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October 17, 2022

New Election Law Brings Changes to the QVF, Pre-Processing of Ballots, and AV Drop Boxes

Last week, Governor Whitmer signed HB 4491, now PA 195 of 2022, which amends several aspects of the election process, including procedures for updating the qualified voter file (QVF), adjusts the protocol for the preprocessing of ballots ahead of Elections…

October 12, 2022

State Seeks Poll Workers for Nov. 8 Election – Here’s How You Can Help

We're sharing this from our friends at the Michigan Department of State. It's a call to action for more election workers for the upcoming Nov. 8 general election. The Michigan Department of State is seeking help in addressing our state’s…

October 3, 2022

Applications for 2023 High Water and Coastal Management Funding Opportunities Now Open

Three funding opportunities are available from EGLE’s Office of Coastal Management. Application due dates for each funding opportunity vary, so please be sure to look closely at all dates and application requirements. 2023 Culture of Resilience Capacity Building Grant Funding Opportunity…

September 30, 2022

Budgets, Elections, and Municipal Finance, Oh My! Last Legislative Session Day Before Election has Flurry of Activity

On Wednesday, the last legislative session day before the election, the House and Senate acted on dozens of bills well into the evening. The biggest legislative item was an agreement on a roughly $1 billion budget supplemental (SB 844). Of…

September 21, 2022

Senate Passes House Bill 5981 (Qualified Residential Treatment Programs Preemption)

Thank you for answering the call to engage yesterday and contacting your state Senator! Unfortunately, we were not successful in holding off passage of House Bill 5981. It now heads to the House for a concurrence vote. Please talk to…

September 20, 2022

URGENT! Text or Call Your Senators NOW to Vote NO on HB 5981

The Michigan Senate is taking action TODAY on a bill related to Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTP) that the Michigan Municipal League opposes and we need your help to fight it. Senators are on the floor now and may vote…

September 20, 2022

Anticipated Vote this Morning on HB 5981 – ACTION REQUESTED

House Bill 5981 is to be taken up for a vote on the Senate floor today (this morning). Call your State Senator and urge them to vote NO on the bill as reported from committee! HB 5981 will preempt local…

September 19, 2022

League Members Invited to News Conference Thursday about Potential Housing Solution

You are invited to a press announcement happening later this week involving a potential solution to Michigan’s housing crisis. At 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, you are welcome to attend a news conference where the Michigan Municipal League is rolling…

September 16, 2022

NLC Offers Racial, Equity and Leadership (REAL) Training for Local Government Leaders

The National League of Cities’ Race, Equity and Leadership (REAL) Department prepares and supports local government leaders and employees in partnering with their communities to rebuild, repair, and solve problems resulting from racial injustice and a global pandemic. The Michigan…

September 9, 2022

New Statewide Housing Partnership Formed to Lower Housing Costs

The State of Michigan Wednesday unveiled a new executive order by Governor Gretchen Whitmer establishing the Statewide Housing Partnership. Michigan Municipal League CEO and Executive Director Dan Gilmartin is featured prominently in the release touting the new partnership within the…

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