NLC Webinar on Using American Rescue Plan Funds to Help Small Businesses and Main Streets is Friday
We're passing along information about a free webinar being hosted by our partners at the National League of Cities on the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting a webinar [...]
U.S. Department of Treasury Releases Additional FAQs on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
The League and our partners at the National League of Cities received the following information from US Treasury regarding the posting of 10 additional FAQs on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds that [...]
Short-term Rental Preemption Bills Headed for Vote – ACTION NEEDED
Senate Bill 446 and House Bill 4722 are headed for floor votes this week in their respective chambers. SB 446 is on General Orders on the senate session agenda this morning, and it's anticipated HB [...]
FY 2024 Local Bridge Application Verification
The FY 2024 Local Bridge Program Call for Applications is now closed. A list of received applications is located on the Local Bridge Program Website: Under “Call for Projects”, “FY 2024 Local Bridge [...]
FY 2023 Local Safety Program Call for Application Verification
The FY 2023 Local Safety Program Call for Applications is now closed. A list of received applications is located on the Local Safety Program Website: Under “Application Process”, “2023 List of Applications Received”. [...]
New ARP Guidance for “Non-Entitlement Units” Released
Monday evening, the US Treasury released guidance specifically related to the majority of Michigan communities that will receive American Rescue Plan Act funding on a per capita basis. For Michigan, these Non-Entitlement Units (NEUs), are [...]
Oppose SB 446 Going to Senate Regulatory Reform Committee Wednesday Morning
UPDATE: There remains a lot going on this week with the short-term rental issue and the Michigan Municipal League needs your help with two bills pending in the legislature. Here's the latest: A substitute version [...]
MiOSHA Updates to COVID-19 Emergency Workplace Rules for May 24. Proposed Permanent Rules Withdrawn
Yesterday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced updates to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (MIOSHA) COVID-19 emergency rules as many employers return to in-person work. The governor also announced an updated Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) COVID-19 Gatherings and Face [...]
Short-Term Rental Issue in Michigan: The Latest on our New Resource Page, and Pending Bills
Go to shorttermrental.mml.org to learn more on this issue. There’s a lot going on this week with the short-term rental issue and the Michigan Municipal League needs your help with two bills [...]
Please Contact These State Senators Right Now to Oppose Short-Term Rental Bill SB 446
We need your help right now. Please contact members of the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee committee before their hearing at 3 p.m. TODAY on a short-term vacation rental bill (Senate Bill 446). We appreciate those [...]
Hearings for Short Term Vacation Rental Preemption Bills in Both House & Senate Tuesday
The House Commerce and Tourism Committee has posted for tomorrow morning, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 9:00 AM to hear testimony on House Bill 4722 in Room 327 of the House Office Building. The Senate Regulatory Reform [...]
Proposed Permanent MIOSHA COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules Raise Concerns for Local Governments
UPDATE as of 5/18/2021: MIOSHA is in the process of reviewing both the emergency rules and draft permanent rules. The agency has the flexibility it needs to ensure consistency with public health guidelines and will [...]
Short-Term Rental Zoning Preemption Bill Posted for Hearing – ACTION NEEDED
The House Commerce and Tourism Committee has posted for Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 9:00 AM to hear testimony on House Bill 4722 in Room 327 of the House Office Building. This legislation seeks [...]
American Rescue Plan Guidelines Discussions
In case you missed the recent webinar by the National League of Cities about the new American Rescue Plan guidelines, no worries - the Michigan Municipal League has you covered in a couple ways. First, [...]
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