Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Protecting Workers Who Handle FOIA Requests
Governor Whitmer has signed Executive Order 2020-38 which relaxes requirements for responding to FOIA requests made by mail or fax during the COVID-19 emergency. This action will protect workers who handle FOIA requests by allowing [...]
League & NLC Advocate for Flexibility with Stimulus Funds
Following the lead of our partners at the National League of Cities, MML staff have been reaching out to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and members of Michigan's congressional delegation requesting flexibility as Treasury develops guidance [...]
Deadline Announced for Presidential Primary Reimbursements & Other Election News
The Bureau of Elections released the following information last night for local units of government to request reimbursements for their costs related to the March Presidential Primary election. The Governor recently signed Senate Bill [...]
Virtual Meetings and Avoiding Zoombombing
In response to Michigan Municipal League webinars (here and here) on communities conducting remote-access meetings, several of our members have decided to use the Zoom platform. We wanted to share some information regarding the [...]
COVID -19: Community Cost Survey
(Click here to fill out the survey) As our communities take steps to address issues that have rose due to the coronavirus there are likely unexpected costs and budget impacts. Though our advocacy work at [...]
State Treasury Audit and Financial Reporting Extension Option
The Michigan Department of Treasury sent the following reminder yesterday to local units of government that may need to request filing extensions for any upcoming F-65 audit or other fiscal year-end filing requirements... The Uniform [...]
USDA Rural Development – Low Interest Rates for Infrastructure Projects
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development will be offering historically low interest rates for infrastructure projects starting in April. This includes everything from water and sewer projects to emergency vehicles and critical infrastructure [...]
Whitmer signs Executive Order prioritizing absentee voting in May 5 elections
By Executive Order 2020-27, Gov. Whitmer will be temporarily suspending the rules and procedures relating to the May 5, 2020 elections so that these elections may be conducted by absent voter ballot to the greatest [...]
Whitmer Executive Order Requires Water Reconnections Statewide, Establishes Fund To Help Communities Comply
Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-28 requiring the reconnection of service to residences that have had water service shut off. The order requires public water suppliers to immediately identify residences in their service area that [...]
Notice Regarding Operation of Waste Management Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency
The Department of Energy, Great Lakes, and Environment has provided the below guidance for businesses providing waste management activities on behalf of local communities. Waste and materials management activities are deemed essential and necessary [...]
$2 Trillion Federal Stimulus Bill Headed To President
The US Senate passed H.R. 748, the CARES Act, Wednesday night and the House voted Friday to send the bill to the President. The bill appropriates more than $2 trillion as an economic stimulus effort [...]
Michigan Media Encourages Local Governments to Live Stream Press Events
We've been asked by the Michigan Press Association to share this with our members (see below). What do you think? Are you doing this? Do you have questions about it? Feel free to email me [...]
What Governor’s ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Executive Order Means for Local Governments
Governor Whitmer today announced the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order that takes affect midnight tonight. You can view the order here and below are the key portions related to local governments. The order is [...]
Annual Liquor License Expiration Dates Have Been Extended
Due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) state of emergency, the Liquor Control Commission voted to extend the expiration date of liquor licenses in 2020 from April 30, 2020 to May 31, 2020. This action was taken [...]
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