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March 14, 2012

Regional Transit Authority Advances, League-Opposed Zoning Pre-Emption Bill Defeated

The Senate Transportation Committee took up SB 909, 911, 912 and 967. These bills create the Southeast Michigan Regional Transit Authority (RTA) which would oversee a rapid bus transit system in the southeast Michigan area. While the Michigan Municipal League…

March 14, 2012

Governor signs two inch rule legislation

Yesterday afternoon the Governor signed HB 4589, a bill reinstating the long standing two inch rule for sidewalk liability. Under the new statute, PA 50 of 2012, there is a rebuttable presumption that a local unit of government properly maintained…

March 13, 2012

League’s Dan Gilmartin Met with President Obama to Support Michigan Cities

President Obama meets with NLC membrs during a reception in October. He met again with NLC officials Monday, March 12, 2012, including staff and members of the Michigan Municipal League. (Official White House photo by Pete Souza).WASHINGTON, D.C. - Michigan…

March 12, 2012

Presidential Primary Reimbursement Claim Forms available online

The Michigan Secretary of State's Bureau of Elections has an online system to collect information necessary to reimburse local units of government for costs incurred administering the presidential primary. Click here to access the form. The system will allow you…

March 10, 2012

Local officials and League in DC for national conference

This week is the National League of Cities Congressional Cities Conference and yours truly along with League CEO/Executive Director Dan Gilmartin, and local officials from across Michigan are descending on our nation's capitol during what will be a critical week…

March 10, 2012

Transportation bill moving forward

The U.S. Senate is moving forward with legislation, S. 1813, that would put in place a new two year transportation authorization. Floor votes began last week on amendments after agreement was reached by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch…

March 9, 2012

2012 Michigan Municipal League Directory Now Available to Members, Partners

The 2012 Directory of Michigan Municipal Officials is now available to Michigan Municipal League members and business alliance participants. The 230-page "Official Directory of the Michigan Municipal League" is the only place to find contact information for thousands of Michigan community…

March 8, 2012

Annexation Bill to Lock Borders of Cities and Charter Townships over 20,000 Receives Hearing

Brighton City Manager Dana Foster and the League's Andy Schor testify against an annexation bill March 8, 2012, in Lansing.LANSING, Michigan - The House Local Government Committee today (March 8, 2012) took up HB 4007 for testimony. This bill would…

March 7, 2012

Governor delivers public safety message

This morning Governor Rick Snyder delivered his public safety message. The message will be available on the Governor's website. There are several key points that affect our communities. They include: $10 million of the $25 million EVIP grant funds will…

March 6, 2012

House committee passes public employee disclosure bill

This afternoon the House Oversight, Reform and Ethics committee passed HB 5196, a bill creating the Public Employee Compensation Disclosure Act. The committee passed bill may be viewed here: HB 5196 h-1.pdf (10.83 kb) The committee passed version requires a…

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