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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…

MSHDA has announced the Housing Readiness Grant Incentive Program which will provide $5 million in grant funding to support Michigan's vibrant cities, villages, and townships in adopting or eliminating rules and regulations to encourage building more housing and increasing affordability.…

Recently, Senate Bills 176, 330 and 364 were approved by the Governor on October 19, 2023, and assigned Public Acts 150, 151, and 152 of 2023. The Acts make changes to the Disabled Veterans Exemption (MCL 211.7b). The State Tax…

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) is announcing the date, time, and location for its next education session featuring Alyssa Grissom, manager of the CRA’s Legal Section. Date: Monday, November 13, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Link:…

For the first time in 55 years the legislature adjourned for the year before December. Both chambers passed resolutions setting Nov. 14 as its “sine die” session. Barring an unexpected special session called by the Governor, lawmakers won’t return until…