2021 SEMCOG Pulse of the Region Survey on Regional Broadband Internet
SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, and its partner organization, the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition (MAC), have launched a study to gather residents’ perceptions on broadband. Responses will help guide future planning efforts. This evaluation [...]
News and Happenings at MDOT
Changes coming to Projectwise workflow Dec. 1 MDOT LAP has posted LAP Advisory 2021-06 regarding new procedures for local agencies to request their ProjectWise folder and submit their Environmental Clearance 5323 form. Effective December 1, [...]
US DOT Details New Infrastructure Act Impact on Michigan
The US Department of Transportation released an analysis today of how the recently signed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act would impact the State of Michigan for the transportation-specific programs outlined in that bill. The [...]
Treasury Announces 2022 Inflation Rate Multiplier
The State Tax Commission announced the 2022 inflation rate multiplier to be used in the capped value formula and for the Headlee Millage Reduction Fraction formula. For the coming year, that inflation value is set [...]
FEMA Region 5 to host Federal Mitigation and Infrastructure Task Force Roundtable for SE Michigan
Join member agencies of the Federal Mitigation and Infrastructure Task Force virtually on December 8, 2021, to participate in a Federal resources roundtable that will showcase the Federal government's resources to mitigate and support Infrastructure [...]
Short-term Rental Vote Anticipated in Senate – Action Needed
House Bill 4722 that passed the state House in the middle of the night on October 27th is seeing intense pressure from proponents to be taken up for a vote in the senate this [...]
Congress Passes $1.2T Infrastructure Bill, President Ready to Sign
The US House of Representatives finally voted to pass the bipartisan infrastructure deal that the US Senate had passed in August. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (HR 3684) totals $1.2 trillion, with $550 billion [...]
Short-term Rental Preemption Bill Passed By House
While most people were sleeping the state House passed House Bill 4722(H-11) by a vote of 55-48. The legislation states a short-term rental is a residential use of property and a permitted use in [...]
URGENT – Contact Your State Representatives Tonight to Oppose Harmful Short-Term Rental Legislation
Please contact your State Representatives tonight as they move forward with voting on the harmful House Bill 4722 that would eliminate a municipality’s ability to regulate short-term vacation rentals. The Michigan Municipal League is [...]
Short-term Rental Preemption Bill (HB 4722) – May See Action
Page one of the new Short-Term Rental fact sheet. As the legislature goes in to session this week, the Michigan Municipal League is hearing there's interest in the House to take up [...]
Short-term Rental Bills Introduced – ‘Good Neighbor’ Legislation is Good Sense Compromise
Legislation balancing the necessity for communities to provide proper regulation and oversight over commercial enterprises in their neighborhoods while continuing to allow short-term rental properties in all communities was introduced today. The "Good Neighbor [...]
DOE Launches Communitites LEAP Competitive Technical Assistance Program for Clean Energy Transitions
On October 25, the registration period will begin for the Department of Energy's Communities Local Energy Action Program (LEAP) Technical Assitance Opportunity. The DOE Communities LEAP Pilot aims to facilitate sustained community-wide economic and [...]
MML, MTA Join Forces in Support of Michigan Cannabis Safety Act
The Michigan Municipal League and Michigan Townships Association joined forces in support of the bipartisan Michigan Cannabis Safety Act. The organizations issued a combined media statement on the issue today. The proposed legislation helps ensure [...]
Governor Signs State Budget – Local Governments See Numerous Wins
Update: View excel spreadsheet detailing bridge appropriations. The conference reports on Senate Bill 82 and House Bill 4400 were signed yesterday, one week after the Legislature sent the record-setting state spending plan for Fiscal Year [...]
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