Update: Minimum Staffing Legislation Pulled from House Agenda
We wanted to let you know that House Bill 4688—the minimum staffing mandate—was pulled from the House agenda today where it was scheduled for a final vote. This is due to your effort in directly [...]
Minimum Staffing Legislation Scheduled for House Passage: Act Now!
We are reaching out to urge all members to take immediate action by contacting your state representative and strongly encourage them to oppose House Bill 4688, which was just scheduled for a final vote tomorrow, [...]
BRIC and Flood Mitigation Assistance Seeking Project Proposals for Fiscal Year 2024
The following information was provided to MML by the Michigan State Police Emergency Management & Homeland Security Division. The newly revised deadline for submission of NOI's is now November 24,2024. In anticipation of the Federal [...]
MPSC Franchise Entity Survey Now Open
A letter has been sent out to all municipalities within the state of Michigan regarding Public Act 480 of 2006 (the Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act). The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is the agency [...]
Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program Announces Upcoming Public Place-Based Infrastructure Projects and Façade Program Funding Round
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program provides access to gap financing for place-based infrastructure development, real estate rehabilitation and development, and public space improvements. Eligible applicants are individuals or entities [...]
Treasury Releases Revenue Sharing Projections and Detailed Guidance
City, Village, and Township Revenue Sharing (CVTRS) Program For fiscal year (FY) 2025, the Legislature continued the CVTRS program payments. However, the program requirements and payment structure have been modified to provide additional revenue sharing [...]
Two Webinars to Assist Municipalities with the New Federal Guidance Rule and Upcoming ARPA SLFR Obligation Deadline
The National League of Cities is hosting two informational webinars to assist municipalities in navigating the new uniform guidance rule for federal compliance and the upcoming ARPA SLFRF obligation deadline. The first one is TODAY [...]
Governor Signs Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget
Yesterday, inside Detroit's Fire Engine House 52, the Governor signed the $59 billion omnibus budget passed by the Legislature in late June. The League's Executive Director and CEO, Dan Gilmartin, attended the signing along with [...]
Federal Rail Crossing Grant Open to Applications
GoRail is excited to share that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is now accepting grant applications for the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program (RCE). It published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the program on [...]
State of Michigan Poll Worker Support Request
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) reached out informing us of a need for additional poll workers for August and November. They have asked the Michigan Municipal League to share with members information on being [...]
July 26th Deadline Fast Approaching for DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva PFAS Settlement for Water Systems
The deadline for Michigan public water systems to submit claims and participate in DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva settlement is July 26, 2024. This deadline has been previously extended to accommodate the participation of more public [...]
Senate Fiscal Agency Releases Constitutional and Statutory Revenue Sharing Estimates
Every year after the budget passes, the number one question asked about revenue sharing by our members is, “when will there be an estimate of the amounts that will be allocated to each community?”. Good [...]
Registration Open: 2024 Integrated Infrastructure Conference
The Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC), in conjunction with the Michigan Infrastructure Council and the Michigan Water Asset Management Council, will hold the first Integrated Infrastructure Conference where the theme will be Creating a [...]
Annual Local Grade Crossing Surface Program Call for Projects
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Rail is now soliciting competitive applications from local road agencies who wish to partner with railroads to improve the condition of railroad crossing surfaces within their communities. [...]
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