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February 22, 2022

MML Announcement: John LaMacchia and Jennifer Rigterink to Lead State and Federal Affairs Team

We're pleased to pass along to our members an important announcement regarding new leadership for our state and federal affairs team based out of Lansing. The Michigan Municipal League’s John LaMacchia has been named director of our state and federal…

November 30, 2020

Community Leaders Call on State Legislature to Adopt COVID-19 Community Stabilization Plan

Westland Mayor William Wild moderates a news conference Monday on the League's Community Stabilization Plan. Municipal leaders across the state held a video news conference today to urge state lawmakers to adopt a Community Stabilization Plan that addresses the dire…

May 5, 2020

League Connects Local Leaders With Senate Appropriations Chair; Mayor Donker Testifies in D.C.

Senator Jim Stamas (second row center) had a virtual meeting with community leaders and League staff Monday. A number of local officials had the opportunity to meet virtually with State Senator Jim Stamas (R-Midland) on Monday, May 4, to hear…

January 31, 2019

League’s Legislative Committee Kick-Off Gets Members Ready for the Year

(View more photos from the event here). About 40 members of all the legislative committees of the Michigan Municipal League gathered this morning (Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019) in Lansing to kick off the year. The League event was highly successful…

November 19, 2018

Watch Our First Monday Morning Live Chat on Facebook

(Click here to watch the Facebook Live video) We covered a lot of ground in the Michigan Municipal League's first ever - Monday Morning Live broadcast on Facebook Live. And while the live broadcast that took place 10:30 a.m. this…

December 6, 2017

State House Considering Revenue Sharing Package

The League's Chris Hackbarth testifies about the proposed revenue sharing bills Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 in the House committee along with officials from the Michigan Association of Counties and Michigan Townships Association. Following the introduction last week of the 16-bill…

December 6, 2017

Stay Tuned: OPEB Revisions Forthcoming and We May Need Your Help

UPDATED (10 a.m., Dec. 6, 2017): The League has been told to expect substitute versions for the 16-bill OPEB reform package sometime this morning or later today. The original package of bills, as introduced Nov. 30, was approved without support…

December 5, 2017

League Testifies on OPEB Bills, Continues to Work on Revisions

The League's Chris Hackbarth, right, testifies about the proposed OPEB legislation with officials from the Michigan Association of Counties and Michigan Townships Association. UPDATED (4:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 2017): The League’s Chris Hackbarth and Anthony Minghine testified this morning and this…

June 1, 2017

Michigan Municipal League, Chris Hackbarth Named Among Top Lobbyists in State

The Michigan Municipal League and our own Chris Hackbarth, state and federal affairs director, were both recognized this week for being among the top lobbyists in the state. The recognition of the League and Chris making a real impact in Lansing…

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