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February 14, 2012

House committee holds hearing on posting bills

This afternoon the House Oversight, Reform and Ethics committee heard testimony on HB 5196, a bill that would require public entities to post wages and benefits for employees who receive more than $100,000 total compensation. It also heard testimony on…

February 13, 2012

Michigan Municipal League Hosts Webinar on Governor Snyder Budget Proposal

Today (Feb. 13, 2012), the Michigan Municipal League hosted a webinar on the Governor's proposed budget. Eric Lupher, with Citizens Research Council, gave a broad budget overview, touching on the highllights of what is being funded this year. Then League…

February 13, 2012

Local Agency Force Account Workshop

As of February 1st MDOT has suspended the use of the force account by local agencies on federally funded projects for 90 days. MDOT will be conducting a review process which will include the Michigan Muncipal League during the 90…

February 11, 2012

President Obama releases 2013 budget

President Obama has released his 2013 budget recommendations. And while the House and Senate will have their own ideas, the President's budget is at the very least set a marker for administration priorities. As a example, the President's budget includes specific ideas on how…

February 10, 2012

Mortgage Settlement Money for Michigan – Q&A

The Obama administration announced a settlement with the nations’ largest banks - Bank of America, Chase, Citigroup, GMAC/Ally, and Wells Fargo. This settlement culminates a year of effort on the part of the 50-state Attorney’s General lawsuit against mortgage loan…

February 9, 2012

Transportation bill a killer for Michigan – Call Congress to oppose!

Its time to call your congressional representative and tell them to vote NO on H.R. 7. The legislation, approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, would cost Michigan $217 million in funding over the next five years! Aside from…

February 9, 2012

Economic Development Funds and Programs Highlighted in Budget Rec’s

The Governor’s 2012 Budget Recommendations were released today. The Community Revitalization Program and Business Development Program, which are the programs that were created to replace the Brownfield and Historic and MEGA credits, are funded in the business attraction and economic development…

February 9, 2012

Governor Snyder’s Budget Increases Transportation Revenue for 2013

LANSING, Michigan - Governor Snyder unveiled his 2013 budget proposal this morning in front of a Joint Appropriations Hearing with Senate and House Committee members. Included in Snyder’s budget proposal is total funding of nearly $3.4 billion for transportation which…

February 9, 2012

Governor’s Budget Includes Moderate Increase to EVIP Funds, Includes Counties

- View a Michigan Municipal League press release about today's budget proposal- View a joint press release from the League and ArtServe related to the budget planLANSING, Michigan - This morning (Feb. 9, 2012), the Governor proposed his 2013 budget.…

February 8, 2012

League to Participate in Conference Call About Transportation Reform Package

The 30-bill transportation reform package recently introduced in the Michigan Legislature is generating a great deal of interest and debate. The Michigan Municipal League's Jason Mancini ([email protected]) will share his insights into these bills during a conference call being hosted…

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