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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 next statewide municipal summit. Staff from the CRA’s legal, licensing,...

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 there will not be enough state funding to match the...

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. The program will begin accepting applications on January 16, 2024....

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 Commission has developed the necessary forms and updated guidance related...

From The Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) on the Collaborative Information & Learning Series: Dear Officials & Administrators, Michigan communities, in January of this year, began to receive funding as part of the $1.45 billion total allocation to address the national opioid overdose crisis, which resulted in more than 3,000 deaths across...

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: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81494473241?pwd=lFC6jX-vH_BsK-mrzVuRCvZzyyHrpw.AVFQxR1jHDbS_qu9 Password: 740910 Telephone: USA 215 446 3656 USA 888...

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 Jan. 10. The early adjournment is a result of a...

Early this afternoon, over our objection, the Michigan Senate took final action on HB 5120 and 5121 and swiftly voted along party lines (20-18) to advance the legislation from the Senate Chamber. These bills will be before the Governor shortly, and her signature is expected. We want to thank our...

After passing the House late last week in an early morning Friday session, swift action continued in the Senate yesterday on HB 5120 and 5121. Testimony was heard from the bill sponsors and leading stakeholders in Senate Energy and Environment Committee.  Changes that were made prior to passage, and explained...

In the early morning hours, the House was able to pass legislation that would reform Michigan’s energy laws and streamline the siting process for utility scale renewable energy facilities. The passage of this energy legislation has been a priority of the Michigan Legislature this fall. Specifically, HB 5120 and5121 were...