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Local Bridge Program: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is pleased to announce the solicitation of applications for candidate projects for the Local Bridge Program. Selected projects will be funded during the 2028 fiscal year (FY). Do not submit projects which cannot be committed to construction within FY 2028. The...

The Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury) reminds municipalities that, although not required, they can correct errors in the 2024 Personal Property Tax (PPT) reimbursements distributed in October 2024 and February 2025. The Local Community Stabilization Authority (LCSA) Act provides municipalities an opportunity to review the PPT reimbursement calculations and data...

Local governments of all sizes rely on tax-exempt municipal bonds as a critical tool to finance infrastructure projects and essential public services. These bonds help fund everything from schools and hospitals to roads and utilities—projects that are vital to the well-being of communities across the country. However, with Congress expected...

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has offered to host a webinar to present and then answer questions on the Earned Sick Time Act, which will take effect on February 21st. The League has had discussions with LEO regarding member concerns, so this webinar will specifically be...

The Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee heard testimony this week on Senate Bill 15, which would amend the current Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) set to take effect on February 21st. Both the House and Senate introduced bills in January. The House passed House Bill 4002, which makes dozens of additional...

Governor Whitmer presented her budget recommendation for fiscal year 2026. The budget proposal totals $83.5 billion, including a general fund total of $15.3 billion and a school aid budget totaling $21.2 billion. The budget also includes $34.8 billion in federal funds, representing 41.7% of the total budget for FY26. The...

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriation act (2024 Public Act 121, Section 952) included three new statutory revenue sharing payments (Taxable Value, Weighted Population, and Yield Equalization). The three new payments are based on multiple factors, one of which is taxable values. To ensure accuracy of the FY 2025 Statutory...

Come listen to Senator Slotkin discuss federal funding issues for communities. The League is sharing this statewide webinar, from Senator Elissa Slotkin, as a resource for local governments to better understand the recent changes in federal policy affecting our communities. Space is limited to the first 1,000 registrants. When: Thursday,...

This week, the Michigan Municipal League released its legislative priorities for the 2025-26 session. The document details eight policies that local government leaders have identified as necessary to foster thriving communities in Michigan. Key components the League’s legislative priorities include: Creation of a Revenue Sharing Trust Fund The League emphasizes...

In one of the strangest lame ducks in recent memory, and maybe ever, the Senate and House appear to be done for the year. The last few weeks were filled with ups and downs, and the type of drama meant for a Hollywood script. This resulted in several big issues...