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May 27, 2021

FY 2023 Local Safety Program Call for Application Verification

The FY 2023 Local Safety Program Call for Applications is now closed. A list of received applications is located on the Local Safety Program Website: Under “Application Process”, “2023 List of Applications Received”. Local Agencies are responsible for…

May 25, 2021

New ARP Guidance for “Non-Entitlement Units” Released

Monday evening, the US Treasury released guidance specifically related to the majority of Michigan communities that will receive American Rescue Plan Act funding on a per capita basis. For Michigan, these Non-Entitlement Units (NEUs), are scheduled to receive more than…

May 25, 2021

Oppose SB 446 Going to Senate Regulatory Reform Committee Wednesday Morning

UPDATE: There remains a lot going on this week with the short-term rental issue and the Michigan Municipal League needs your help with two bills pending in the legislature. Here's the latest: A substitute version of HB 4722 was voted…

May 25, 2021

MiOSHA Updates to COVID-19 Emergency Workplace Rules for May 24. Proposed Permanent Rules Withdrawn

Yesterday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced updates to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (MIOSHA) COVID-19 emergency rules as many employers return to in-person work. The governor also announced an updated Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) COVID-19 Gatherings and Face Masks epidemic order, eliminating outdoor capacity limits…

May 24, 2021

Short-Term Rental Issue in Michigan: The Latest on our New Resource Page, and Pending Bills

Go to shorttermrental.mml.org to learn more on this issue. There’s a lot going on this week with the short-term rental issue and the Michigan Municipal League needs your help with two bills likely to go for a vote in legislative…

May 18, 2021

Please Contact These State Senators Right Now to Oppose Short-Term Rental Bill SB 446

We need your help right now. Please contact members of the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee committee before their hearing at 3 p.m. TODAY on a short-term vacation rental bill (Senate Bill 446). We appreciate those of you who contacted State…

May 17, 2021

Hearings for Short Term Vacation Rental Preemption Bills in Both House & Senate Tuesday

The House Commerce and Tourism Committee has posted for tomorrow morning, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 9:00 AM to hear testimony on House Bill 4722 in Room 327 of the House Office Building. The Senate Regulatory Reform Committee has posted for tomorrow afternoon,…

May 14, 2021

Proposed Permanent MIOSHA COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules Raise Concerns for Local Governments

UPDATE as of 5/18/2021: MIOSHA is in the process of reviewing both the emergency rules and draft permanent rules. The agency has the flexibility it needs to ensure consistency with public health guidelines and will continue to protect Michigan workers…

May 14, 2021

Short-Term Rental Zoning Preemption Bill Posted for Hearing – ACTION NEEDED

The House Commerce and Tourism Committee has posted for Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 9:00 AM to hear testimony on House Bill 4722 in Room 327 of the House Office Building. This legislation seeks to eliminate a municipality’s ability to…

May 14, 2021

American Rescue Plan Guidelines Discussions

In case you missed the recent webinar by the National League of Cities about the new American Rescue Plan guidelines, no worries - the Michigan Municipal League has you covered in a couple ways. First, we have the PowerPoint presentation…

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