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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Rail is now soliciting competitive applications from local road agencies who wish to partner with railroads to improve the condition of railroad crossing surfaces within their communities. This year’s program will continue…

The Ax MI Tax ballot initiative has failed to gather enough signatures to be on the November ballot. As a reminder, this proposal seeks to eliminate all property taxes in the state of Michigan. If successful, it would have devastated…

The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office's (MIHI)  Michigan’s Inclusive Training Technology and Equity Network (MITTEN) grant is still open through July 24, 2024. The MITTEN grant aims to improve digital adoption across Michigan, especially in underserved communities, by establishing regional resource…

After months of advocacy by the League, the legislature, with the support of the Governor, took another critical step forward in their efforts to invest in local government and secure those resources long term. We have been very public about…

House bills 5768, 5769, and 5770, along with Senate bills 559 and 562, would create a ten-year economic development strategy for the State of Michigan by overhauling the current Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) fund. Over the duration of…

The Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury) reminds municipalities that, although not required, you can review and correct errors in Treasury’s calculation of each municipality’s millage rate eligible for the 2024 Personal Property Tax (PPT) reimbursement (MCL 123.1345(x)(ii)(B) and MCL 123.1353(5)).…

The Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC) is welcoming a new cohort of infrastructure leaders into the Asset Management Champions Program. The interactive training program combines asynchronous education, facilitated discussions and industry learning into a professional certificate from MIC. It will run…

The Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC) recently released its legislatively required annual report. TAMC noted that the federal aid eligible roads “maintained the gains made in 2022.” Data shows 67% of federal aid roads were good/fair (26%/41%) compared to…

Legislation that addresses a conflict between state law and some municipal charters cleared the House Elections Committee on Tuesday. As the result of Proposal 2 implementation, clerks must now account for ballots that come in six days following an election.…

The Senate Elections and Ethics Committee heard presentations by supporters of the Michigan Voting Rights Act bill package (SBs 401-404) yesterday afternoon. SB 401 would prohibit a local government from imposing any law, practice, policy, or method of election that…