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September 15, 2021

MAR and MSU Offering Free Workshops for Local Government about American Rescue Plan Funding

The Michigan Association of Regions and members of the Michigan State University (MSU) Extension faculty are offering a series of free workshops in the coming weeks for local government officials on the American Rescue Plan. MSU asked the Michigan Municipal…

September 7, 2021

CISA Releases DOTGOV Fact Sheet & Upcoming Info Session on 9/22

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released this fact sheet on .gov geared towards election officials to help them understand the value of transitioning to a .gov domain. As a reminder, CISA recently took over the administration of…

September 1, 2021

New Info Coming From MI Treasury on ARP Dollars for NEUs

The Michigan Department of Treasury recently provided an update to League staff on their continuing efforts to distribute the $322 million, first-year tranche of American Rescue Plan dollars designated for Michigan municipalities that are designated as Non-Entitlement Units. These dollars…

August 12, 2021

Federal Infrastructure Package Secures Bipartisan Support in the Senate

This week the U.S. Senate passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in bipartisan vote of 69-31. The marks the largest federal investment in infrastructure I nearly a century and will have sweeping impact in Michigan and across…

August 12, 2021

Michigan Municipal League Applauds Infrastructure Plan Approved in U.S. Senate

Dan Gilmartin, MML Michigan Municipal League released a statement earlier this week about the U.S. Senate approving a $1 trillion plan to address the nation’s infrastructure needs. The statement is from Dan Gilmartin, the League’s CEO and Executive Director. Here…

August 10, 2021

Recycling Grants for Communities Available from EGLE and The Recycling Partnership

The national nonprofit The Recycling Partnership and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) want members of the Michigan Municipal League to know about an exciting grant opportunity totaling $575,000 that exists for communities statewide in 2021…

August 9, 2021

Nominate Your Project for the 1st Annual Positive Project Safety Collaboration Award!!

2021 Positive Project Safety Collaboration Award This award is aimed at recognizing the uniting of all parties on a Michigan highway project to achieve a positive safety culture. The award will be presented by the Michigan Work Zone Safety Task…

August 9, 2021

AASHTO Subcommittee on Local Road Safety Requests Feedback

The AASHTO Subcommittee on Local Road Safety is conducting a survey to prioritize and focus their efforts. Your response is very much appreciated and should take less than 10 minutes to complete. The survey results will inform the subcommittee and its leadership…

August 9, 2021

Register Now for the Every Day Counts Safety Summit Series

The Every Day Counts (EDC) Safety Summit Series will run every Wednesday in September. This summit will highlight seven EDC safety innovations, and share how they can save lives. The series will benefit those who are just beginning to implement…

July 20, 2021

Accept your American Rescue Plan Funds AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Time is running out for Michigan communities to accept the American Rescue Plan dollars. The Michigan Department of Treasury has provided regular updates to the Michigan Municipal League on this issue and told us a large majority of our communities…

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