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It has been almost seven years of playing defense on the short-term rental issue. The first bill was introduced in April 2017. It was a preemption amendment to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. Legislators were told by proponents it was…

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the solicitation of applications for candidate projects for the Local Bridge Program. Selected projects will be funded during the 2027 fiscal year (FY). Do not submit projects which cannot be committed to…

The Department of Treasury just announced they will conduct four virtual Board of Review Trainings using Zoom on February 27, 2024, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, February 28, 2024, from 9:00 am - Noon and 6:00 pm - 9:00…

This week Governor Whitmer released her proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025. As expected, the proposed budget is less than last year’s budget that was filled with significant one-time resources, and totals $80.7 billion. While the budget is down, core…

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the solicitation of applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Local Safety Program encompassing the Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP), Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP) Systemic, and High-Risk Rural Road (HRRR) programs. The Call…

The Department of Treasury has compiled 2023 millage rates and uses them to audit homestead property tax credits, so it’s important the rates match the rates that were actually on the July and December 2023 tax bills. To ensure accuracy,…

This Friday, February 2, 2024, in partnership with FEMA, Sen. Gary Peters's office will be hosting a webinar to discuss federal grant programs for Fire Services. The webinar will take place from 10 am-11 am and will focus on the…

Volume II of Pattern Book Homes Now Available Housing is an important priority for the Michigan Municipal League. Our State and Federal Affairs team follows a variety of programs from organizations like MSHDA and MEDC and housing legislation coming from…

In response to the positive feedback from the statewide municipal summits held in 2023, and in keeping with its commitment to engage in transparent communication with stakeholders, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has announced the date and time for its…

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has officially announced it will not be funding the FY2025 Federal Aid Buyout Program, citing a lack of MDOT state money (state trunkline fund - STF). According to the Department, it has “determined that…