Michigan Supreme Court Decision Changes Virtual Meeting Landscape
This afternoon the Michigan Supreme Court (MSC) denied Governor Whitmer's request to extend executive orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic for 28 days. While some requirements and restrictions related to gathering sizes and mask [...]
Treasury Hosting Webinar Tuesday on CARES Funding
Related to the federal funding that local units of government received in place of their normal statutory revenue sharing payment from August 2020, Treasury released the following webinar details for local units to receive updates [...]
OMA Legislation Advances
Yesterday the Senate passed SB 1108 by a vote of 36-2. The legislation amends the Open Meetings Act to provide statutory authority for public bodies to conduct remote meetings under specific circumstances (view previous [...]
2020 Virtual Fall Transportation Asset Management Conference
Registration is now open for this year’s Fall Virtual Transportation Asset Management Conference. The theme this year is “Adapt & Overcome" and a great program has been assembled. This conference will be a much different [...]
Webinar Opportunity! Helping Communities Access Water Infrastructure Funding
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan EGLE recently announced the MI Clean Water plan that includes $500 million worth of funding resources to help local communities upgrade drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. EGLE will be hosting [...]
League Updates Members on State Supreme Court Opinion, Pending OMA Bills
The Michigan Municipal League wanted to update our members about two new developments regarding the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to our communities. First, on Friday the Michigan Supreme Court issued an opinion in [...]
Open Meetings Act Amendment Introduced
The League, working with bipartisan support in both the state Senate and House, is happy to announce the introduction of Senate Bill 1108 and House Bill 6207. The legislation would amend the Open Meetings [...]
State Historic Preservation Office: Upcoming Changes to Section 106 Consultation
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is notifying local road agencies that documentation of authority delegation from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is required. Though July 1, 2020 is stated in a letter previously sent [...]
Michigan Work Zone Safety Perception Survey 2020
In late 2018, industry leaders and Michigan Department of Transportation teamed up to establish the Work Zone Safety Task Force. Aimed at improving work zone safety and reducing the number of injuries and deaths across [...]
Governor Signs State Budget – Hazard Premium Payroll Deadline Extended
Earlier today, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 5396, the omnibus budget for the state fiscal year that starts tomorrow, October 1st. The Senate Fiscal Agency summary of the budget agreement can be reviewed here. The [...]
Treasury Releases Update on CARES Programs/Hazard Premium Payroll Deadline
View the full list of FRHPPP award status by community by clicking on this image. Late yesterday the Michigan Department of Treasury released the following update on the three CARES Act federally [...]
September 23rd Deadline For Certification Related to August Revenue Sharing Swap
Late Friday afternoon, the Michigan Department of Treasury released their guidance and reporting packet related to the $150 million of federal CARES Act funding that was appropriated to local governments in place of the $97 [...]
Treasury Releases Updates on CARES Funded Programs Impacting Local Units
The Michigan Department of Treasury released the following updates this afternoon on federal CARES Act programs aimed at supporting local units of government. These programs include the $150 million in replacement funding for the suspended [...]
Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Association of Counties, State Budget Office Call for Additional Resources to Support Essential Services
The Michigan Municipal League has joined with state leaders and the county association in calling for additional resources to support essential services during this COVID-19 crisis. The League, the Michigan State Budget Office, and the [...]
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