Local Hotel Tax and PPT Reimbursement Bills See Action
This week, the House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee took testimony on legislation that would allow for the creation of a local hotel tax. House Bill 5048, sponsored by Representative John Fitzgerald, would allow [...]
MSHDA Funding Opportunities – Application Rounds Open
Announcing Up to $20 Million in Funding for the CDBG Housing Improving Local Livability (CHILL) Program Letters of Intent Due Monday, September 25, 2023 The Neighborhood Housing Initiatives Division (NHID) of the Michigan State Housing [...]
MSHDA Housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Program Trainings
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) is hosting three virtual training sessions on October 2, October 6, and October 9 to better inform stakeholders of the new Housing TIF Program. The trainings are targeted [...]
Michigan Department of Treasury Provides Guidance on Statutory Revenue Sharing Payments for FY 2024.
For fiscal year (FY) 2024, the Legislature continued the City, Village and Township Revenue Sharing (CVTRS) program. Each eligible local unit must meet all the program requirements to receive all CVTRS payments. Each city, village, [...]
Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency Next Statewide Municipal Summit
In response to the positive feedback from the previous statewide municipality summits, and in keeping with its commitment to engage in transparent communication with stakeholders, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has announced the date and [...]
Fall Legislative Session Off to a Fast Start
The Michigan Legislature returned from summer break last week and started on what is expected to be an action-packed September and October. This week, the legislature is working on several issues that are a priority [...]
Walgreens National Opioid Settlement Participation Deadline Extended to September 20
The deadline for local governments and counties to register to receive funds from the multibillion-dollar Walgreens National Opioids Settlement has been extended to September 20. The extension will give additional time to local governments in [...]
US EPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Input Sessions – 8/15 in Detroit
The United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Office is hosting a series of public input sessions on Great Lakes Restoration and Protection Priorities. The next in-person session will be held on August 15th, 6-8 [...]
Michigan Municipal League’s Herasanna Richards Named to Growing Michigan Together Council Workgroup
Herasanna Richards The Michigan Municipal League's Herasanna Richards has been named to a workgroup for the Growing Michigan Together Council. The workgroup selections were announced Monday in a press release from Governor Gretchen [...]
Apply Now! Deadline for 2023 Local Grade Crossing Surface Program Sept. 29
MDOT is now taking grant applications to the Local Grade Crossing Surface Program. Applications and estimates are due September 29! New in 2023! The Local Grade Crossing Surface Program is launching a new, entirely online application format [...]
Seeking Your Stories for New Consensus Building Curriculum
The Michigan Municipal League Foundation is developing a Consensus Building curriculum and we need help from our communities. Specifically, we’re looking for your stories in two key areas: Stories of members trying community engagement strategies. [...]
FYI: METRO Act 2023 Distribution Error and Correction Notice
The Local Community Stabilization Authority (LCSA) has begun to notify interested parties of an error in the distribution of the 2023 funding under the METRO Act (Metropolitan Extension Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Oversight Act, 2002 PA 48, [...]
Opioid Settlement Technical Assistance Learning Series Continues with July 27 Webinar
The Michigan Municipal League has been asked to share this information about an upcoming webinar related to the opioid settlements. The information is from the Opioid Settlement Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) involving Michigan State University, [...]
Webinar: Updates and Resources for Local Governments July 20 at 1:30pm
Treasury will be hosting the latest installment of the Updates and Resources for Local Governments webinar. This series is designed to provide local government leaders and officials with the information, tools, and resources necessary to [...]
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