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May 5, 2023

Guess What’s Back? Back Again! Aggregate Preemption’s Back, Tell A Friend!

Yesterday afternoon in the Michigan House of Representatives a three-bill package was introduced. House Bills 4526, 4527, and 4528. Different year, a new legislative session but once again the aggregate industry is back pushing a deceptive narrative that in order…

November 30, 2022

PA 33 Population Cap on Municipalities Removed With Passage of HB 5248

On Tuesday, the Michigan Senate convened for an action-packed day to move final items of legislation before the conclusion of the 2021-2022 legislative term. Among those bills was HB 5248, sponsored by Representative Steenland. HB 5248 would eliminate the current…

August 24, 2022

Online Voting Now Open for Bridge Builders Microgrant Projects

Bridge Builders online voting is now open! Help shine a spotlight on your local visionaries, change-makers, and community leaders by voting for the Bridge Builders Microgrant project that inspires you. Voting for Bridge Builders semi-finalist projects is open from August…

December 17, 2021

Applications Now Open for First Responder Training and Recruitment Grants

In an effort to help local units of government address critical needs in recruiting and training first responders, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Public Act 87 of 2021 that appropriates $5 million to create the First Responder Training and Recruitment Grant…

December 10, 2021

Tell Your Senators Today to Oppose or Slow Down on Personal Property Tax Bill

The Michigan Municipal League needs your help to oppose a bill related to the personal property tax that could get a vote in the state Senate as early as Tuesday, December 14th. While we prefer you call your state Senators,…

September 27, 2021

Flint’s Monica Galloway Selected as President of Michigan Municipal League Board

Monica Galloway, Flint City Councilmember, selected as 2021-22 MML Board President. The new president of the Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees is Flint City Councilmember Monica Galloway. This marks the fifth time in League history, dating back to 1899,…

May 14, 2021

Proposed Permanent MIOSHA COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules Raise Concerns for Local Governments

UPDATE as of 5/18/2021: MIOSHA is in the process of reviewing both the emergency rules and draft permanent rules. The agency has the flexibility it needs to ensure consistency with public health guidelines and will continue to protect Michigan workers…

March 23, 2021

American Rescue Plan Talking Points for Michigan’s Local Governments

The Michigan Municipal League has received a lot of questions about the recently approved American Rescue Plan from our members. Many of your answers can be found in this blog by the League's Chris Hackbarth. But we've also received feedback…

February 25, 2021

MML President Mayor Wild, Fellow Board Members Fighting for Michigan Communities

MML President and Westland Mayor Bill Wild (second row left) attends a Zoom meeting with U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen (bottom of frame) earlier today. Michigan Municipal League Board President Bill Wild, mayor of Westland, and other board…

January 11, 2021

That’s A Wrap – 100th Legislative Session Finalized

With the expiration of 14-days on the Governor's desk this past week, the last bills presented from December's lame duck legislative action brought the 100th Legislative Session to an official close. All told, nearly 300 new bills were introduced between…

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