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May 2, 2024

Michigan Voting Rights Act Bill Package Receives Hearing

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…

May 1, 2024

Trial Court Funding Extension

On Tuesday, Governor Whitmer signed legislation that would extend the sunset for the current funding system for Michigan trial courts. HB 5392 from Rep. Lightner, now PA 38 of 2024 extends the sunset until December 31, 2026. Legislative action on…

April 30, 2024

Next Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s Statewide Municipal Summit Date Announced

In response to the positive feedback from the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) 's statewide municipality summits and in keeping with its commitment to transparent communication with stakeholders, the CRA has announced the date and time for its next statewide municipal…

April 29, 2024

Legislation Encouraging State Participation in the CMS’ GEMT Program Introduced in the House

Legislation to direct the Department of Health and Human Services to participate in The United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) program is anticipated to be introduced tomorrow by Rep. Mike McFall as HB…

April 26, 2024

Upcoming Webinar – Updates and Resources for Local Governments

In partnership with the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Association of Counties and the Michigan County Road Association, the Michigan Department of Treasury is pleased to announce the 21st joint webinar, "Updates and Resources for Local Governments", on…

April 25, 2024

Revenue Sharing Takes Center Stage in Senate and House Budgets

This week the Senate and House revealed their respective General Government budgets. Both budgets included significant increases in revenue sharing and referenced major policy changes we have been pushing for. Specifically on the policy front, these budgets would utilize the…

April 23, 2024

Trial Court Funding Sunset Extension Heads to Senate Days Before Expiration

This week, the Michigan Senate is anticipated to take action on HB 5392 from Rep. Lighter, which would extend the current sunset on the authority for courts to impose costs upon criminal defendants to fund the day-to-day operations of the…

April 22, 2024

Michigan Department of Transportation to Administer “MI Travel Counts” Survey

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will once again administer a travel survey program called MI Travel Counts. This survey will be conducted in two waves (April-June 2024 and April-June 2025). MDOT has contracted with Resource Systems Group, Inc (RSG),…

April 19, 2024

Department of Treasury Releases Updated Uniform Budget Manual

The Michigan Department of Treasury's Local Audit and Finance Division is issuing an updated Uniform Budget Manual that was revised in April 2024. The Uniform Budget Manual assists local units of government in applying legal requirements and establishing a sound…

April 18, 2024

League Supported Short-Term Rental Legislation has First Committee Hearing!

Yesterday, testimony was taken on House Bill 5438, the Short-Term Rental Regulation Act, in the House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee. The League testified in support of the legislation and turned in approximately 150 committee cards, echoing that support…

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