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Economic Development (246)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
2012-02-01	Corridor Improvement Authority Legislation Creating Regional Board Passes House	0	None
2012-01-26	Contracting Building Departments Bill Passes Senate Committee	0	None
2012-01-18	Michigan Municipal League CEO Dan Gilmartin Talks with Paul W. Smith on WJR	0	None
2012-01-10	Michigan Governor Snyder Creates Information, Communications and Technology Innovation Fund for State and Locals	0	1
2011-12-16	Income Tax Glitch in Renaissance Zones Fixed; Bills Head to Michigan Governor	0	None
2011-12-13	Governor Snyder Signs Brownfield Credit Replacement Bills to Help Communities	0	None
2011-12-06	Victory: Community Revitalization (Brownfield/Historic Replacement) Program Bills Go to Governor!	0	5
2011-12-01	Foreclosure Bills Moving - Redemption Period Reduction Included	0	None
2011-12-01	Legisaltion Allowing Contracting Out of Building Departments	0	None
2011-12-01	Construction Code Updates and Cost Savings	0	None
2011-12-01	Victory for Communities when Brownfield Credit Replacement Passes House without Limitation Amendment!	0	None
2011-11-11	Renaissance Zone and Income Tax Fix Moves to Senate Floor	0	None
2011-11-08	2012 local program funding in hands of conference committee	0	None
2011-11-03	Bill to Fix Renaissance Zone and Income Tax Issue Passes Committee	0	None
2011-11-03	Brownfield Replacement Bill Passes Committee, but Restricts Development and Jobs	0	None
2011-10-31	Port Collaborative holds fall summit	0	None
2011-10-28	Save Brownfield Funding: Tell Legislature Not to Take Money Away From Redevelopment	0	None
2011-10-27	League's Arnold Weinfeld Quoted About Gov. Snyder's Transportation Plan	0	None
2011-10-26	Governor Snyder's Transportation Message Puts Michigan on Path to Prosperity	0	None
2011-10-26	Please Share Your PA 152 Resolutions with Michigan Municipal League	0	None
2011-10-21	Save Brownfield Funding: Tell Legislature Not to Take Money Away From Redevelopment	0	None
2011-10-21	Zoning Pre-Emption for Gardening Bill Discussed in House Committee	0	None
2011-10-19	Foreclosures and Neighborhood Stabilization	0	5
2011-10-18	Michigan property values subject of new report	0	5
2011-10-13	Bill Introduced to Re-Institute Renaissance Zones Exemption for Income Tax	0	None
2011-09-30	Uniform Construction Code Cycle Legislation Passes Committee	0	None
2011-09-30	Community Revitalizaiton / Business Development Legislation Moving	0	None
2011-09-27	Asset Management Conference Taking Place Next Month in Escanaba	0	None
2011-09-22	League Opposes Expansion of Economic Development Tool to Greenfields	0	None
2011-09-21	Community Revitalization Program Bills Pass Senate	0	None
2011-09-20	Webinar for Proposed Michigan Regional Planning Act	0	None
2011-09-16	Community Revitalization Incentive Legislation Passes Committee	0	None
2011-09-12	League CEO Dan Gilmartin is Keynote Speaker at Annual Citizens Research Council Meeting Friday in Detroit	0	5
2011-09-09	Community Revitalization Program Gets First Hearing	0	None
2011-09-06	Michigan Municipal League, Other Organizations to Have Press Conference on Personal Property Tax Issue Thursday	0	None
2011-09-02	Geographic Renaissance Zone SubZones To Expire at End of Year	0	None
2011-08-26	Community Revitalizaiton / Business Development Programs Approved	0	None
2011-08-26	Renaissance Zones to Pay Income Tax	0	None
2011-08-15	Governor Rick Snyder to Speak at League Convention in Grand Rapids	0	None
2011-08-09	Congress on recess, time to tell your story!	0	None
2011-07-29	Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Talks With MLGMA Members in St. Joseph	0	None
2011-07-18	League Opposes Senate Repeal of Economic Development Tool	0	5
2011-07-01	Locals to Face Tough Hurdles When Dealing With Natural Resources Mining	0	None
2011-07-01	90-day Foreclosure Negotiation Law Extension Goes To Governor	0	None
2011-07-01	League-Supported New Economic Dev't Tool Passed By Legislature	0	None
2011-06-30	Applications Needed for Liquor Control Advisory Rules Committee	0	4
2011-06-27	Legislation to Mandate Bid Specs for Public Construction Contracts On Deck	0	None
2011-06-24	Bill to Prevent Locals from Regulating Natural Resources Mining Moving Fast	0	None
2011-06-24	90-day Foreclosure Negotiation Law Extension Passes Committee	0	None
2011-06-23	Commercial Rehab Tool for Locals Approved by House	0	None
2011-06-16	Zoning Local Control Overridden in Fast Tracked Bill	0	1
2011-06-07	AmeriCorps Volunteers Available for Housing Agencies	0	None
2011-06-06	Support CDBG!	0	None
2011-05-24	$100 Million for Redevelopment and Revitalization in our Communities!	0	4.5
2011-05-23	Brownfield, Historic Credit Replacement Dollars and Allocation	0	None
2011-05-19	Revenue Sharing and Brownfield/Historic Money Score Victories in Final Budget Deal!!!	0	None
2011-05-19	Revenue Sharing, Brownfield, Transportation Funding Decisions Delayed!	0	None
2011-05-12	New Corporate Income Tax Passes Legislature, Brownfield/Historic Credits Eliminated	0	None
2011-05-08	CDBG estimates released	0	None
2011-05-04	Revenue Sharing, Brownfield, Transportation Funding, Fire Protection Grants Cut as House Passes Omnibus Budget	0	None
2011-05-04	CATeam and CDBG Economic Development Trainings	0	None
2011-04-29	Brownfield/Historic Update...	0	None
2011-04-25	Brownfield/Historic Dollars Halved, Bills Moving This Week	0	None
2011-04-18	Brownfield, Historic Dollars Cut 50% with Credits Still Eliminated	0	None
2011-04-14	Foreclosure Bills Considered - May Cost Communities More.	0	None
2011-04-13	Sample Resolution for Brownfield/Historic Credits Now Available	0	None
2011-04-04	Brownfield and Historic Credits: League Comments Requested on NBA Legislative Proposal	0	None
2011-04-01	State Historic Tax Credit Program Changes	0	None
2011-03-23	League Meets with DEQ Director	0	None
2011-03-21	Funding for transportation projects in jeopardy	0	None
2011-03-18	Coastal Zone Management funding available	0	None
2011-03-09	Brownfields and Historic Credits Are Focus of First Corporate Tax Hearing	0	None
2011-03-08	Brownfield and Historic Credits Left Out of New Business Tax - Hearing This Week!	0	None
2011-03-08	DDA Opt-Outs Bill Information	0	None
2011-03-02	Sunday Morning Liquor Sales Fix Passes Committee	0	None
2011-02-22	Economic Development Tools Credits Left Out of New Proposed Business Tax	0	None
2011-02-04	Dave Brandon Talks About Leadership, Business, Football with MLGMA Members	0	None
2011-02-04	Michigan Political Journalist Tim Skubick Talks with Local Government Managers	0	None
2011-02-04	Revenue Sharing Pitched to State Budget Director John Nixon by League Staff	0	2
2011-01-28	Economic Development Tools Credits Left Out of New Proposed Business Tax	0	None
2011-01-26	Michigan Municipal League Proposes Reforms, Efficiencies to Help State, Local Governments	0	None
2011-01-25	Mayors release Metro Agenda	0	None
2011-01-24	Economic Development Tools on the Chopping Block?	0	None
2011-01-21	Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Speaks to Michigan Municipal League Board Friday	0	None
2010-12-16	Redevelopment Liquor Licenses Seating Requirements Reduced	0	None
2010-12-16	Sexually Oriented Billboards and Advertising Signs Regulated	0	None
2010-12-15	Governor Has Busy Day Signing League Bills	0	None
2010-12-14	Snyder bullish on Michigan	0	None
2010-12-10	Sunday Morning Liquor Sales - YOU CAN PROHIBIT FOR SUNDAY MORNINGS!	0	None
2010-12-07	Legislation Creating Enhanced Historic Credits Goes to Governor	0	None
2010-12-07	Aerotropolis/Next Michigan Bills Finally On Way to Governor	0	None
2010-12-06	Public-Private Partnership Financing Tool On Way To Governor	0	None
2010-12-06	Brownfield 30-Year Shot Clock Bill Goes to Governor	0	None
2010-12-06	Allowing Brownfield Acquisitions TIF Goes to Governor	0	None
2010-12-06	Transit-Oriented Development Bills Sent to Governor, With Some Controversy	0	None
2010-12-03	If You Want to Prohibit the New Sunday Morning Liquor Sales, Read This!	0	None
2010-12-02	League Scores Valuable Lame Duck Victory for Communities!	0	None
2010-11-23	League CEO Dan Gilmartin Discusses Financial Challenges Facing Communities	0	None
2010-11-11	Regional Convention and Tourism Bureau Legislation Passes	0	None
2010-11-11	Brownfield 30-Year Shot Clock Bill Takes Next Steps	0	1
2010-11-11	Next Michigan/Aerotropolis Bills (Mostly) Pass Senate	0	5
2010-11-11	Sewer Bills Flow Out of the House	0	None
2010-11-10	Liquor License Victories in Lame Duck!	0	None
2010-11-10	League Sponsored Town-Gown Legislation Passes Senate Committee	1	5
2010-11-10	TOD Legislation Moves, but Brownfield Bill Hits Snag Because of Dep't of Treasury	0	None
2010-11-04	Bay City - Midland - Saginaw Regional Convention & Tourism Bill Passes	0	None
2010-11-04	Transit-Oriented Development Legislation Clearing Final Hurdles	0	None
2010-11-04	Senate Approves Sewer Project Funding Bills	0	None
2010-10-20	Brownfield Conference in Detroit Announced - Registration Now Available	0	None
2010-10-15	HUD announces Sustainable Communities Grant awards	0	None
2010-09-30	Sunday Morning Liquor Sales Approved by Legislature	0	None
2010-09-30	Local Tool Bills Pass Senate	0	None
2010-09-27	Vacant property strategies	0	None
2010-09-16	League-Supported Digital Billboard Moratorium Passes House Committee	0	None
2010-09-15	Fire Protection Grants Preserved as Driver Responsibility Cuts Pass House	0	None
2010-09-15	Elder-Friendly Communities Legislation Takes First Steps	0	None
2010-09-14	Brownfield 30-Year Clock Fix Considered in Senate Commerce	0	None
2010-08-26	Bills To Help Fund Sewer Projects Reported From Committee	1	None
2010-08-20	Michigan Applies for High-Speed Rail Funds	1	None
2010-08-19	League Testifies in Support of Sewer Bond Bills	1	None
2010-08-19	Senate Takes Action on Brownfield Reform Bills	3	None
2010-08-17	Transit in Planning/Zoning Bills Pass Senate Committee	0	None
2010-08-09	Bills Introduced to Help Fund Community Sewer and Brownfield Projects	2	None
2010-08-08	House passes 2011 funding for transportation and housing	1	None
2010-08-08	Senate Committee approves Livable Communities Act	1	None
2010-08-05	Supportive Housing Fix Signed into Law	0	None
2010-08-05	Obsolete Property Rehab Act Extension Signed into Law	0	None
2010-07-29	Michigan Municipal League Convention Clock To Keep You on Time, Save You Money	0	None
2010-07-28	VICTORY! Complete Streets Legislation Passes Senate	1	5
2010-07-28	New Economy Commission Legislation Reported	1	None
2010-07-26	$1 billion for NSP 3 in financial reform bill	0	None
2010-07-22	Obsolete Property Rehab Act Extension on Way to Governor	1	None
2010-07-20	Revoked PA 198 Abatements Can Now Be Transferred	0	None
2010-07-19	Webinar - Michigan Development Impact Study	0	None
2010-07-12	House Committee to Address Security for Abandoned Commercial Property	0	None
2010-07-01	Abatement Law Fix and Limited Expansion Goes to Governor	0	None
2010-07-01	League Town Gown Bill Passes House on Bi-Partisan Vote	0	None
2010-06-30	State looking for proposals to fast track NSP funds	0	None
2010-06-30	League Prosperity Agenda Town Gown Bill Passes House Committee	0	None
2010-06-27	League agenda moving forward	2	5
2010-06-21	Federal agencies combine to offer Sustainable Community Challenge Grants	2	4
2010-06-17	Locals Can Regulate Massage Therapists Until State Is Ready	0	5
2010-06-16	OPRA Sunset Extension Passes Senate Committee	0	None
2010-06-16	Planning Commissioners Will Have to Be 18 Years Old	0	None
2010-06-15	Michigan Municipal League Members and Staff Continue to Talk About Local Government, State Policy Issues	0	None
2010-06-10	Elder-Friendly Communities Legislation Reviewed	0	5
2010-06-09	League Pushes Town-Gown and State New Economy Legislation	1	5
2010-06-08	Transit Options for Locals Pass House	0	5
2010-06-08	Land Bank Bills Pass with League Amendments Added!	0	5
2010-05-26	OPRA Sunset Extension Passes Committee	0	5
2010-05-25	Transit Oriented Development Package Kicks Off In Senate	1	5
2010-05-25	Transit and TOD Considered in Planning and Zoning	0	None
2010-05-24	House Fiscal Agency Director Mitch Bean Talks to Michigan Municipal League Group	0	5
2010-05-21	Locals To Be Able to Regulate Massage Therapists Until State Ready	0	5
2010-05-20	Supportive Housing Fix Passes House	0	5
2010-05-18	League CEO Dan Gilmartin Explains How Quality of Life Trumps Taxes	0	5
2010-05-18	League Testifies in Support of Transit-Oriented Development Bills	1	5
2010-05-14	Planning Commissioners Will Have to Be 18 Years Old	0	3
2010-05-14	Annexation and Detachment Bills Pass House Committee	0	1
2010-05-14	Supportive Housing Law Tweeked	0	5
2010-05-12	House New Economy Testimony Reiterates Importance of Communities	0	5
2010-05-12	Local Option Per-Drink Tax Receives Second Hearing	1	None
2010-05-07	Governor Signs Law to Attract Residents to Communities in Historic Properties	0	5
2010-05-05	Per-Glass Local Liquor Tax Considered	0	4.5
2010-05-03	Liquor and Other Local Option Taxes	0	5
2010-05-02	Non-entitlement communities eligible for CDBG/Recovery Act funds	0	5
2010-04-29	Micro-Enterprise Fund for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Pass Committee	0	5
2010-04-29	Bill to Attract Residents to Communities in Historic Properties on Way to Governor	0	5
2010-04-29	House Passes Bill to Retain Urban 20% Brownfield Credit	0	5
2010-04-26	Training Wheels-on Road Bicycle Facility Design Training	0	4
2010-04-19	2010 Brownfield Redevelopment Workshops Announced	0	5
2010-04-15	Urban Brownfield Tax Credits to be Saved...	0	5
2010-04-09	Marine highways slated for expanded use	0	None
2010-03-31	Attorney General Opinion about DDAs is Positive for Economic Development, Jobs	0	5
2010-03-25	Next Michigan/Aerotropolis Bills Receive Senate Hearing	2	None
2010-03-24	Locals to Conduct Background Checks and Pass on Costs for Econ Dev't Tools	0	None
2010-03-23	Tax Credits and Criminals: Corporate Responsibility Bills	0	None
2010-03-17	Legislative Proposal Recognizes Economic Development Benefits of Transit	0	5
2010-03-10	Livable Communities Act introduced	3	5
2010-03-02	Michigan Main Street Applications Due This Friday!	0	5
2010-02-25	League and Inkster Join Governor and Rep. Constan for Bill Signing	0	5
2010-02-25	Officials from More than 150 Communities to Drive MML’s Legislative Efforts	0	5
2010-02-18	League and Inkster Join Governor and Rep. Constan for Bill Signing	0	5
2010-02-18	League-Supported Brownfield Bill Passes Committee	0	5
2010-02-12	Michigan Municipal League Hosts Two Events on City Revitalization	0	None
2010-02-12	Telling Your Story: Foreclosure and Impacts on Your Community	0	None
2010-02-10	League Joins Foreclosure Task Force; Help Fight Foreclosure Rescue Scams	0	None
2010-02-09	Walkability Expert Dan Burden Visits Lapeer; Signup Now for Friday Workshop	0	None
2010-02-04	2010 State of the State: An Economic Development Perspective	0	5
2010-01-25	Liquor License Report – More Information	0	None
2010-01-18	Michigan receives $223 million to rebuild neighborhoods	0	5
2010-01-05	Governor Signs Mobile Home Rentals Inspection Law	0	None
2009-12-18	Officals To Be Able To Serve on Local Boards	1	None
2009-12-17	Locals Can Now Inspect Mobile Home Rentals	1	5
2009-12-15	Next Michigan/Transportation Economic Dev't Tools Pass House	0	None
2009-12-15	House considers zoning preemption	1	None
2009-12-02	Mobile Home Rental Inspections Moves, Bad Amendment Added	0	None
2009-11-23	Senate Begins Brownfield Revisions Workgroup	0	None
2009-11-16	Economic Development Incentive Dollars to Stay in Michigan	0	None
2009-11-12	Federal agency coordination	0	None
2009-11-10	Local Officials Will Be Able to Serve on Authorities and Boards	0	None
2009-11-09	Funding sought for neighborhood revitalization	0	None
2009-11-09	Aerotropolis/Next Michigan Core Community Tool Expansion Bills Move with Subs	0	None
2009-11-06	Brownfield Cleanup Program Redesign Summary of Changes Released	0	None
2009-11-05	Michigan Community Development Association Conference	0	None
2009-11-04	What do baby boomers want?	0	None
2009-10-29	Effectiveness of Brownfield Credits (Don't Reduce the Credit!)	0	5
2009-10-28	Mobile Home Rental Inspections Bill Passes House of Reps 100-7	0	None
2009-10-22	Mobile Home Rentals – Safety Inspection Bill	0	None
2009-10-13	New Brownfield Reprogramming Information Available!	0	None
2009-10-12	Revenue Sharing, the Budget, and Where Commuitiies Stand...	0	None
2009-10-08	Liquor License Hours Extension, $ to Revenue Sharing	0	None
2009-09-14	Start Tomorrow with Radio Special on Downtown Conference	0	None
2009-09-09	Brownfield Program Workgroup Update!	0	None
2009-09-03	League-Requested Economic Development Tools Legislation Introduced	0	None
2009-08-21	Brownfield Reprogramming Workgroup Meeting Set and Documents Provided	0	None
2009-08-19	Transit/Transportation Tax Increment Financing and Opt-Out Hearings in House	0	5
2009-08-17	Tomorrow: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Opt-Outs for Counties, Libraries, Community Colleges on Agenda for House Committees!	0	None
2009-08-13	Sustainable Communities Program Funding Available	0	None
2009-08-05	Counties, Comm Colleges and Libraries Bash DDA's and TIF Districts	0	None
2009-08-04	Brownfield Program Law Workgroups for Reprogramming by MDEQ	1	None
2009-08-03	Creative Revitalizing Downtowns in Michigan Communities	0	None
2009-07-22	Sprinklers in New Homes	0	None
2009-06-18	Billboard Legislation Moves	0	4
2009-06-16	Hire Michigan First Bills Pass House Committee	0	None
2009-06-16	Mobile Home Rental Inspections Pass Committee	0	None
2009-06-08	HUD Recovery Program Webcasts	0	2
2009-06-02	Fighting For Locals to Inspect Mobile Homes!	1	5
2009-05-22	Foreclosure Bills Signed into Law	0	3
2009-05-21	Figuring it out	0	4.5
2009-05-17	How many reports to spark a serious policy discussion?	0	4.5
2009-05-13	Foreclosure Prevention Bills Almost Law!	0	3
2009-05-06	Hire Michigan First Bills Move to Full Senate	0	1
2009-04-23	Keg Tagging and Registration	0	None
2009-04-06	The Impact of "Job Sprawl'	0	5
2009-04-03	Foreclosure Bills Take Next Steps	0	4
2009-04-01	Form-Based Codes Workshop Full House	0	None
2009-03-24	Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funds Now Available	0	None
2009-03-11	Local Officials Can Serve on TIF Boards without Incompatibility of Offices Worries	0	2.5
2009-03-05	Foreclosures Costs to Municipalities	0	5
2009-02-27	New Markets Dollars to Redevelop Michigan Communities	0	4
2009-02-18	Strong Communities and Economic Developers	0	None
2009-02-12	MEDC helps communities with small business jobs too...	0	3
2009-02-08	MDOT, oh MDOT, Where For Art Thou?	0	5
2009-02-06	Green City = Walkable City	0	None
2009-02-05	Hire Michigan First	1	5

Energy, Technology (114)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
2012-02-01	Michigan Public Service Commission publishes annual video competition report	0	None
2012-01-30	Cell tower siting - local control rebuked by court	0	None
2012-01-23	National Broadband Map webinar	0	None
2012-01-13	Michigan Public Service Commission to investigate smart meters	0	4
2011-12-02	Public safety communications legislation advances but at what expense?	0	None
2011-11-02	Senate committee reviews energy law	0	5
2011-06-14	Video franchise law reviewed in Senate hearing	0	5
2011-05-17	Legislation protecting public access tv introduced	0	None
2011-04-09	Webinar scheduled to discuss recent FCC inquiry	0	None
2011-03-31	Nationwide Public Safety Communications Network	0	None
2011-03-01	Senate Judiciary reports notice bills	0	None
2011-03-01	House holds second yard waste hearing	2	None
2011-02-23	House takes testimony on yard waste energy bills	0	None
2011-02-18	National Broadband Map released	0	None
2011-01-24	Mercury vapor streetlights to be replaced	0	None
2010-11-22	MPSC seeking input from communities on cable issues	0	None
2010-11-18	Getting our communities ready for electric vehicles	0	None
2010-10-01	Broadband funds to build fiber optic network in Michigan	0	None
2010-09-29	Help save the Energy Block Grant program	0	None
2010-09-14	Michigan receives additional broadband funding	0	None
2010-08-24	Michigan awarded broadband funding	0	None
2010-08-08	FCC denies municipal petition on "shot-clock" ruling for cell-tower siting	1	None
2010-08-08	Senate Committee approves Livable Communities Act	1	None
2010-07-23	PEG issues get a push in Congress	1	None
2010-06-25	Time to post notices online	1	5
2010-05-25	Energy Use Benchmarking Assistance Available to Communities	0	None
2010-05-07	Online public notice hearing scheduled	1	5
2010-04-27	Online public notice option critical as technology changes	0	None
2010-04-11	Broadband plan goals and court case impact	0	4
2010-04-09	Broadband Round 2 applications posted	0	3
2010-03-21	National Broadband Plan Released--Good News For Locals	0	3
2010-03-10	Public meetings on offshore wind energy development	0	4
2010-03-05	Online public notices a great reform for cities	0	5
2010-03-05	More broadband funds coming to Michigan	0	None
2010-03-02	Deadlines extended for broadband funding applications	0	5
2010-02-26	Michigan State Police looking to match federal 9-1-1 grant	0	5
2010-02-25	Officials from More than 150 Communities to Drive MML’s Legislative Efforts	0	5
2010-02-19	Online public notice bills introduced	2	4
2010-02-16	Legislation to be introduced to allow public notices online	0	5
2010-02-14	Rights-of-way threat at Federal Communications Commission	0	4.5
2010-02-14	Broadband funding applications now available	0	None
2010-02-02	Is there video competition in your community?	0	4.7
2010-01-28	MPSC champions local control	0	None
2010-01-27	Broadband funding and workshop information	0	None
2010-01-26	Locals awarded energy grants	0	5
2010-01-24	Broadband awards announced	0	None
2010-01-19	Round 2 broadband funding availability announced	0	None
2010-01-15	Broadband and Census workshops offered	0	None
2010-01-11	Want to install LEDs? The MPSC wants to help you save money for it!	0	5
2010-01-08	Broadband applicants now have on-line tool	0	None
2010-01-07	Energy assistance for residents	0	None
2009-12-20	Locals urged to add their voice to petition against FCC cell tower ruling	0	None
2009-12-18	Michigan project receives broadband funding	0	5
2009-12-15	House considers zoning preemption	1	None
2009-11-25	League working with NATOA to file response to cell-tower citing ruling; workshops scheduled	0	None
2009-11-23	EPA grant funding available	0	None
2009-11-18	FCC sets cell-tower siting time limits	0	None
2009-11-18	NATOA needs your help	0	None
2009-11-16	Broadband funding rounds combined, comments sought	0	None
2009-11-10	Funding extended for MPSC in video franchising law	0	None
2009-11-04	The status of video competition	0	None
2009-11-03	Debate continues over yard waste in landfills	0	None
2009-11-02	FCC to rule on wireless tower siting	0	None
2009-10-29	Webinar on Energy Block Grants	0	4
2009-10-28	Natural Gas Fleet Vehicle Workshop	0	None
2009-10-21	MI Digital Gov. Summit Presents Excellence in Tech Awards	0	None
2009-10-20	State extends energy block grant application deadline. Villages now eligible!	0	5
2009-10-20	House begins discussion of yard waste bills	0	None
2009-10-15	Reading the fine print	0	None
2009-10-14	Federal PEG bill introduced	0	None
2009-10-02	LEAP Initiative grant opportunity	0	None
2009-10-02	Broadband stimulus changes coming	0	None
2009-09-27	Energy Block Grant Webinars	0	None
2009-09-21	Broadband Projects Call to Action	0	None
2009-09-20	Michigan awarded $19.5 million for energy efficiency projects.	1	None
2009-09-10	Small commercial wind webinar	0	None
2009-09-02	League VP responds to cable articles	0	5
2009-08-28	METRO Act permits	0	None
2009-08-27	Michigan Clean Transportation Awards	0	None
2009-08-27	Energy Office Training Series: Performance Contracts	0	None
2009-08-25	Environment and energy "Epprentice" experience	0	None
2009-08-24	Cable competition falls short	1	None
2009-08-24	Green building seminar for municipalities	0	None
2009-08-14	Renewable Energy Funding Opportunties	0	None
2009-08-13	Broadband Funding Application Deadline Extended	0	None
2009-07-06	Broadband Funds Available	0	None
2009-07-06	Energy Block Grant Workshops Scheduled	0	None
2009-07-02	Federal Funding for Energy Efficient Streetlights	0	None
2009-06-26	Energy Grant Application Deadline Extended	0	4
2009-06-26	Climate change bill passes House	0	3
2009-06-24	Climate change legislation debate heating up	0	3
2009-06-08	Energy Project Webcast	0	4
2009-04-22	Did you miss me?	0	None
2009-03-18	Cable dispute resolution bill passes the House (take 2)	0	None
2009-03-17	Cable bill passes House Committee	0	None
2009-03-13	We have the best members!	0	5
2009-03-12	Cable bill passes Senate	0	None
2009-03-12	Cable bill up TODAY -- contact your Senator!	0	None
2009-03-11	Contact your Senator -- support the Van Woerkom amendment!	0	5
2009-03-10	Feds Seeking Input on Broadband Funds	0	None
2009-03-10	Busy, busy	0	4
2009-03-05	Cable dispute resolution bill passes the House	0	5
2009-03-02	SEMCOG University on Federal Stimulus Package	0	None
2009-02-27	Disappointed with cable?	0	5
2009-02-26	Score one for the good guys	0	5
2009-02-25	We live to fight another day...	0	5
2009-02-24	Small victories	0	5
2009-02-20	More about cable dispute resolution	0	None
2009-02-17	Groundhog Day?	0	None
2009-02-12	Senate Hearing on Cable Bill	0	None
2009-02-10	Cable's back...	0	None
2009-02-02	MPSC Issues Annual Report on Video Services Competition	0	None
2009-01-28	The Trials of PEG	0	None
2009-01-27	Office away from my office	2	5

Executive Search Service (1)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
2012-01-25	Michigan Municipal League Leading Executive Searches in Wayland, Ypsilanti, Albion, Lincoln Park and Marquette County	0	None

Federal (312)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
2012-01-31	TIGER 2012 grant funding available	0	None
2012-01-30	Firefighter hiring and retention grants available through FEMA	0	None
2012-01-30	Cell tower siting - local control rebuked by court	0	None
2012-01-30	House and Senate committees to act on transportation funding legislation	0	5
2012-01-27	Community Development Block grant allocations announced	0	None
2012-01-23	National Broadband Map webinar	0	None
2012-01-17	Federal budget to be lean	0	None
2012-01-11	Street sign retrorflectivity update	0	4
2012-01-06	Transportation Deja Vu?	0	None
2011-12-19	Congress finishes 2012 budget with cuts to local programs	0	1
2011-12-19	Michigan project earns Tiger III grant award	0	5
2011-12-02	Local input reduced in Senate transportation bill	0	None
2011-11-29	Push to increase truck weights on in Congress - Call to oppose!	0	None
2011-11-28	Deficit Reduction - Members urged to pass resolution	0	None
2011-11-28	Michigan receives high speed rail funds	0	None
2011-11-21	Repeal of 3 percent withholding rule complete	0	None
2011-11-21	Federal 2012 budget getting done	0	None
2011-11-21	Deficit Supercommittee fails to reach agreement	0	None
2011-11-16	Senate Bill impacts smaller transportation planning agencies	0	5
2011-11-14	Michigan officials and youth attend NLC conference	0	None
2011-11-14	Members urged to pass resolution on deficit reduction	0	None
2011-11-14	Transportation bill passes first Senate test	0	None
2011-11-08	2012 local program funding in hands of conference committee	0	None
2011-11-08	New labor statutes and federal transit funding	0	None
2011-11-08	Transportation authorization bill introduced in Senate	0	None
2011-11-04	League officials meet with President Obama	0	5
2011-11-02	Transportation budget passes Senate	0	None
2011-10-28	Transportation budget issues could impact Michigan communities	0	None
2011-10-19	Foreclosures and Neighborhood Stabilization	0	5
2011-10-19	Health care coverage webinar	0	5
2011-10-17	Michigan receives $46 million for public transportation	0	5
2011-10-14	Congressmen Camp and Upton need to hear from you	0	None
2011-10-14	Infrastructure push brings political foes together	0	None
2011-10-10	Health care costs subject of national study	0	None
2011-09-28	Report reveals city fiscal conditions across the country	0	None
2011-09-25	House leader given ok to raise transportation funding levels	0	None
2011-09-20	President presents deficit reduction plan	0	None
2011-09-14	Federal Highway and FAA funding extended	0	None
2011-09-09	President unveils $447 billion jobs plan	0	None
2011-09-01	Transportation and Infrastructure front and center as Congress returns	0	None
2011-08-30	Federal highway relents on traffic sign regulations	0	None
2011-08-29	TIGER grants and rural projects webinar	0	None
2011-08-19	Federal transportation authorization action expected	0	None
2011-08-19	Michigan receives funding for transportation projects	0	None
2011-08-19	Firefighter assistance grants available	0	None
2011-08-10	Michigan Congressmen Camp and Upton appointed to deficit supercommittee	0	None
2011-08-10	Federal gas tax set to expire	0	None
2011-08-09	Congress on recess, time to tell your story!	0	None
2011-08-07	Deal ends FAA partial shutdown	0	None
2011-07-31	TIGER grants and rural communities webinar	0	1
2011-07-25	Congressional inaction shuts down FAA projects in Michigan	0	None
2011-07-21	Senator Boxer introduces "MAP-21" transportation funding proposal	0	None
2011-07-21	Federal grant opportunties	0	None
2011-07-18	Elimination of COPS Program funding	0	None
2011-07-10	Transportation funding cut 34% under proposed House bill	0	None
2011-06-30	New round of TIGER grants announced	0	5
2011-06-27	Amtrak privatization discussion raises concerns	0	None
2011-06-15	Homeland Security budget slashed	0	1
2011-06-13	June 19-25 declared "Small Cities Week" by NLC	0	None
2011-06-06	Support CDBG!	0	None
2011-06-05	Off-System Bridge program in jeopardy	0	None
2011-05-31	Michigan Transportation Team visits DC	0	None
2011-05-23	Federal Complete Streets legislation introduced	0	None
2011-05-23	2012 federal budget targeting begins	0	None
2011-05-17	Legislation protecting public access tv introduced	0	None
2011-05-16	Rural Development solid waste grants available	0	None
2011-05-09	EPA briefing on water protection	0	None
2011-05-09	High-Speed Rail funds coming to Michigan	0	None
2011-05-08	Michigan's census profile released	0	None
2011-05-08	COPS grant process now open	0	None
2011-05-08	CDBG estimates released	0	None
2011-04-18	"Fix it For America" transportation campaign underway	0	None
2011-04-12	Federal Budget deal now law	0	None
2011-04-09	Shutdown deal to hit community programs hard	0	None
2011-04-09	Webinar scheduled to discuss recent FCC inquiry	0	None
2011-04-09	Input sought on federal transportation project barriers	0	None
2011-03-31	Nationwide Public Safety Communications Network	0	None
2011-03-31	TIme to tell your story!	0	5
2011-03-28	Spending agreement remains elusive	0	None
2011-03-28	Transportation funding discussion outlined	0	None
2011-03-28	New report on bridges shows need for more resources	0	None
2011-03-23	League Meets with DEQ Director	0	None
2011-03-22	Census data now available	0	None
2011-03-21	Funding for transportation projects in jeopardy	0	None
2011-03-21	Infrastructure financing legislation introduced	0	None
2011-03-20	League officials visit congressional members on their turf	0	None
2011-03-18	Coastal Zone Management funding available	0	None
2011-03-17	Census data to be released	0	None
2011-03-11	Local officials and League staff head to Washington DC	0	None
2011-03-07	Local officials appointed to NLC committees	0	None
2011-03-06	Infrastructure funding in jeopardy - Contact federal representatives now!	0	None
2011-03-02	Congress avoids shutdown...for now	0	None
2011-02-26	SEC proposes registration rule for volunteer board members	0	None
2011-02-26	Federal shutdown looming	0	None
2011-02-20	Local officials urged to speak with federal representatives	0	None
2011-02-20	House Republicans pass massive cuts to federal budget	0	None
2011-02-18	Rural access to intercity transportation on the decline	0	None
2011-02-18	National Broadband Map released	0	None
2011-02-15	Americans want bi-partisan action on transportation infrastructure	0	None
2011-02-14	President releases 2012 budget	0	None
2011-02-13	Congressional Republicans propose cuts for 2011	0	None
2011-02-09	$53 billion for high-speed rail	0	5
2011-02-07	President to propose cuts to community based programs	0	None
2011-02-06	2011 federal budget issues threatens funding for programs	0	None
2011-01-26	President talks jobs, investment and deficit	0	None
2011-01-25	Mayors release Metro Agenda	0	None
2011-01-24	Congressional Republicans put forth deficit reduction plans	0	None
2011-01-21	Lets Move Cities and Towns campaign	0	None
2011-01-18	Transportation reauthorization discussions begin	0	None
2011-01-10	Taking the "trust" out of the trust fund	0	None
2011-01-07	Red Flag rules take effect with exemptions	0	None
2011-01-07	Federal deficit could lead to cuts to community based programs	0	None
2011-01-03	Congress adopts short-term spending measure	0	None
2011-01-03	As health care provisions take effect, House Republicans vow repeal effort	0	None
2011-01-03	Michigan clout will be on display in 112th Congress	0	None
2010-12-21	Census confirms Michigan to lose one congressional seat	0	None
2010-12-17	Feds fail to pass one-year budget	0	None
2010-12-17	American Community Survey gives snapshots of America	0	None
2010-12-13	Federal deficit commissions report recommendations	0	None
2010-12-09	When will we learn	0	None
2010-12-09	Transportation funding extended another year	0	None
2010-12-09	US Senate denies vote on collective bargaining	0	None
2010-12-08	Michigan congressmen get key positions	0	None
2010-11-29	Road sign reflectivity mandate sparks new comment period	0	None
2010-11-23	Lame-Duck Congress and collective bargaining	0	None
2010-11-14	Federal deficit commission to recommend sweeping changes	0	None
2010-11-11	The new Congress and transportation policy	0	None
2010-11-04	Election means changes to congressional delegation	0	None
2010-10-26	Michigan Wins in Second Round of Rail Funding	2	4.5
2010-10-20	Feds announce TIGER II transportation grants	0	None
2010-10-15	HUD announces Sustainable Communities Grant awards	0	None
2010-10-14	League Investigating Road Project Conflict of Interest Proposal	0	None
2010-10-05	Michigan public transit receives federal funding	0	None
2010-10-01	Broadband funds to build fiber optic network in Michigan	0	None
2010-09-29	Help save the Energy Block Grant program	0	None
2010-09-27	Vacant property strategies	0	None
2010-09-27	Federal transportation funding bill coming next year	0	None
2010-09-27	TIGER II funding requests overwhelms supply	0	None
2010-09-20	Mid-term elections occupy Congress	0	None
2010-09-20	Health care reform guidance	0	None
2010-09-14	Michigan receives additional broadband funding	0	None
2010-09-09	$50 billion transportation bill proposed by President Obama	1	None
2010-08-24	Michigan awarded broadband funding	0	None
2010-08-20	Michigan Applies for High-Speed Rail Funds	1	None
2010-08-08	Health care reform webcast now available on-line.	0	None
2010-08-08	FCC denies municipal petition on "shot-clock" ruling for cell-tower siting	1	None
2010-08-08	EPA seeking input on sanitary sewer overflows and peak flows	0	None
2010-08-08	House passes 2011 funding for transportation and housing	1	None
2010-08-08	Senate Committee approves Livable Communities Act	1	None
2010-08-08	Congressional action could mean hundreds of millions for Michigan	2	None
2010-07-29	Health care reform implementation - Live Webcast!	0	None
2010-07-26	Health Care Reform webinar - Save the Date!	1	None
2010-07-26	$1 billion for NSP 3 in financial reform bill	0	None
2010-07-26	Federal medicaid funding and the state budget	0	None
2010-07-23	PEG issues get a push in Congress	1	None
2010-07-23	Senate rejects House supplemental and mandatory collective bargaining language	1	None
2010-07-20	Hazard Mitigation Funds available	0	None
2010-07-07	Feds open early retiree reinsurance program	0	4
2010-06-30	State looking for proposals to fast track NSP funds	0	None
2010-06-21	Federal agencies combine to offer Sustainable Community Challenge Grants	2	4
2010-06-01	Drinking water act reauthorization passes committee	0	None
2010-05-31	Member efforts stop Reid amendment	2	None
2010-05-25	Reid to force vote on federal "312" language. Call Levin and Stabenow to oppose	1	1
2010-05-24	Federal Health Care Reform Update - Young adults and early retirees	0	5
2010-05-24	House Fiscal Agency Director Mitch Bean Talks to Michigan Municipal League Group	0	5
2010-05-21	Congressional Delegation Hears Pitch from League on Transportation Funding	0	5
2010-05-21	Congressional recess provides opportunities for members	0	4.5
2010-05-19	Auto communities focus of DC Summit	0	4.5
2010-05-02	Non-entitlement communities eligible for CDBG/Recovery Act funds	0	5
2010-04-28	Michigan Top Five in National Census Participation Rates!	0	5
2010-04-28	TIGER II transportation grant funding announced	0	4
2010-04-13	Stop feds from controlling collective bargaining	1	5
2010-04-12	MDOT Awards Enhancement Grants to Benefit 19 Communities	0	5
2010-04-11	Broadband plan goals and court case impact	0	4
2010-04-09	Broadband Round 2 applications posted	0	3
2010-04-09	Marine highways slated for expanded use	0	None
2010-03-30	Americans say public transit needs more funding	3	5
2010-03-28	The Census is here! The Census is here!	1	1.5
2010-03-28	Federal legislation could send billions to local governments	2	5
2010-03-28	Health Care Reform - Impact on locals	0	4.5
2010-03-21	Ray LaHood's Table Top Speech	3	4.5
2010-03-21	Federal Job Training Grants Available	2	3.5
2010-03-21	National Broadband Plan Released--Good News For Locals	0	3
2010-03-21	Feds propose funding for local governments	0	None
2010-03-18	Michigan Municipal League members, staff fight for communities in Washington D.C.	0	4
2010-03-10	Livable Communities Act introduced	3	5
2010-03-05	Call Congress to stop federal interference in collective bargaining	0	5
2010-03-05	Federal transportation funding gets long-term extension	0	None
2010-03-05	More broadband funds coming to Michigan	0	None
2010-03-03	Federal transportation funding restored	0	5
2010-03-02	Deadlines extended for broadband funding applications	0	5
2010-02-28	Census tools for local officials	0	4.5
2010-02-28	Federal transportation funding suspended	0	1
2010-02-22	TIGER grants announced	0	3
2010-02-22	Health care meeting to be televised	0	None
2010-02-14	Rights-of-way threat at Federal Communications Commission	0	4.5
2010-02-14	Broadband funding applications now available	0	None
2010-02-14	Scaled-back jobs package introduced in Senate	0	None
2010-02-08	Federal budget good for communities	0	None
2010-02-05	MDOT Program Updates	0	4
2010-02-02	Road Stimulus, Part II?	0	5
2010-01-28	Feds award high-speed rail money	1	4
2010-01-28	Transportation Funding Hits a Pothole	0	4
2010-01-27	Broadband funding and workshop information	0	None
2010-01-26	Locals awarded energy grants	0	5
2010-01-24	Broadband awards announced	0	None
2010-01-21	Census coordination and snowbird information	0	None
2010-01-19	$250 Million Great Lakes Restoration Grant Deadline Approaching	0	None
2010-01-19	Round 2 broadband funding availability announced	0	None
2010-01-18	Michigan receives $223 million to rebuild neighborhoods	0	5
2010-01-15	Broadband and Census workshops offered	0	None
2010-01-13	Federal transportation policy shift begins	0	None
2010-01-08	Broadband applicants now have on-line tool	0	None
2010-01-07	Recovery Act guidance released	0	None
2009-12-20	Locals urged to add their voice to petition against FCC cell tower ruling	0	None
2009-12-18	Michigan project receives broadband funding	0	5
2009-12-16	Federal jobs bill includes infrastructure funding, no match requirement	1	None
2009-12-16	Congress passes 2010 funding key programs; Michigan nets funding for 150 projects.	0	None
2009-12-15	League to Congressional Delegation - Invest in Communities	0	None
2009-12-15	Feds pass budget, Michigan nets $197 million in projects	0	None
2009-12-10	Free audioconference on impact of health care reform on ciites	0	None
2009-12-09	President announces new jobs initiative	0	5
2009-12-02	USDOT puts money where its mouth is.	0	None
2009-11-25	League working with NATOA to file response to cell-tower citing ruling; workshops scheduled	0	None
2009-11-23	Firefighter grants available	0	None
2009-11-23	EPA grant funding available	0	None
2009-11-18	FCC sets cell-tower siting time limits	0	None
2009-11-18	NATOA needs your help	0	None
2009-11-16	National League of Cities and Brookings webcast on fiscal conditions	0	None
2009-11-16	Congressional focus	0	None
2009-11-16	Broadband funding rounds combined, comments sought	0	None
2009-11-13	NLC Center for Research and Innovation	0	5
2009-11-12	Federal agency coordination	0	None
2009-11-09	Federal transportation stalemate continues	1	None
2009-11-09	Funding sought for neighborhood revitalization	0	None
2009-11-09	National League of Cities Annual Convention	0	None
2009-11-02	FCC to rule on wireless tower siting	0	None
2009-10-29	Webinar on Energy Block Grants	0	4
2009-10-28	Natural Gas Fleet Vehicle Workshop	0	None
2009-10-19	H1N1 conference call for local officials	0	None
2009-10-14	Federal PEG bill introduced	0	None
2009-10-13	Join Us for Stimulus Dollars at Work in Michigan, a Public Policy Forum	0	None
2009-10-12	FCC to decide on cell towers and PEG	0	None
2009-10-06	Recovery Act recipients need to register	0	None
2009-10-06	Collaborate and get paid, or don't collaborate and lose out	0	None
2009-10-02	Federal transportation extension games to continue	0	None
2009-10-02	LEAP Initiative grant opportunity	0	None
2009-10-02	Broadband stimulus changes coming	0	None
2009-10-01	Congrats! 35 MI. Communities to Receive Federal $ for Public Improvements	0	None
2009-09-27	Energy Block Grant Webinars	0	None
2009-09-21	Broadband Projects Call to Action	0	None
2009-09-20	Michigan awarded $19.5 million for energy efficiency projects.	1	None
2009-09-18	MDOT Plan for Redistributing Bid Savings on ARRA Local Road Projects	0	None
2009-09-07	Recovery Act funding in Michigan	1	None
2009-09-04	National report on city fiscal conditions	0	None
2009-09-04	Hazard Mitigation funds available	0	None
2009-09-04	Congress back in session	0	None
2009-09-04	Ready Kids, Ready Communities technical assistance	0	None
2009-09-04	Ready to be counted?	0	None
2009-08-14	NLC Congress of Cities In November	0	None
2009-08-14	Drinking Water Security Act	0	None
2009-08-14	Congress in Recess	0	None
2009-08-14	Renewable Energy Funding Opportunties	0	None
2009-08-13	Broadband Funding Application Deadline Extended	0	None
2009-08-12	Fall Flu Season Preparedness	0	None
2009-08-03	Federal Highway Trust Fund fix	0	None
2009-08-03	Red Flag rules delayed, again.	0	None
2009-08-03	COPS awards announced	0	None
2009-07-22	Small Community Air Service Grants available	0	None
2009-07-19	$41 million in public safety grants awarded	0	5
2009-07-19	Federal transportation debate intensifies	0	None
2009-07-10	National Summit on Your City's Families	0	3
2009-07-10	Recovery Fund Webinars Announced	0	4
2009-07-06	Transportation Reauthorization	0	None
2009-07-06	Broadband Funds Available	0	None
2009-07-06	Energy Block Grant Workshops Scheduled	0	None
2009-07-02	Federal Funding for Energy Efficient Streetlights	0	None
2009-06-26	Energy Grant Application Deadline Extended	0	4
2009-06-26	Climate change bill passes House	0	3
2009-06-24	Stimulus Reporting Requirements	0	4
2009-06-24	Climate change legislation debate heating up	0	3
2009-06-23	Michigan to receive $32 million for energy projects	0	5
2009-06-19	Red Flag Rules Delayed	0	3.3
2009-06-19	Sustainable Communities Partnership	0	4.7
2009-06-19	Federal Announcments on Transportation Reauthorization	0	3.3
2009-06-15	Bond program not a substitute	0	5
2009-06-14	Bond Program Will Assist Project Financing	0	4
2009-06-11	Recovery Act Program Helps Write Down Bond Interest	0	None
2009-06-11	Recovery Funds Available for Local Govt, Non-Profit Partnerships	0	None
2009-06-08	Byrne Justice Grant Deadline Extended	1	4
2009-06-08	COPS Funding Update	0	3
2009-06-08	Energy Project Webcast	0	4
2009-06-08	HUD Recovery Program Webcasts	0	2
2009-06-08	FEMA Recovery Act Programs	0	4
2009-04-17	Federal Agency Collaboration	0	3
2009-04-03	Federal Transportation Discussion Heating Up	0	4
2009-03-24	Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funds Now Available	0	None
2009-03-20	DC Wrap Up	0	None
2009-03-19	MI Congressional Delegation Hears League Issues	0	None
2009-03-17	DC Meetings - Day 2	0	None
2009-03-16	DC Meetings - Day 1	0	5
2009-03-10	Feds Seeking Input on Broadband Funds	0	None
2009-03-09	Stimulus Funding for Byrne Justice Assistance Grants	0	None
2009-03-06	Keep Your Hands off the Stimulus!	0	5
2009-03-01	COPS Program Funding	0	None
2009-02-20	White House Office on Urban Affairs	0	3
2009-02-18	State Stimulus Website	0	3
2009-02-12	Stimulus Deal Reached	0	None
2009-02-08	MDOT, oh MDOT, Where For Art Thou?	0	5
2009-02-04	Congress delays digital television switch	0	None
2009-02-03	$890 Billion and Counting	0	5
2009-01-27	Federal stimulus moving along	1	2

Government Reform (98)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
2012-01-26	Michigan Public Policy Survey Shows Concerns with Economic Vitality Incentive Program	0	None
2012-01-26	Michigan Municipal League organizes information on Urban Cooperation Act changes	0	None
2011-12-19	Governor signs Urban Cooperation Act package	0	5
2011-12-02	Public safety communications legislation advances but at what expense?	0	None
2011-11-08	New labor statutes and federal transit funding	0	None
2011-11-07	PERA bills heads to Governor	0	None
2011-11-03	Urban Cooperation Act bills go to Governor with employer, employee support	0	5
2011-11-03	Municipal Partnership Act passes	0	None
2011-11-03	Urban Cooperation bills pass the House	0	None
2011-11-02	Urban Cooperation bills back to House	0	None
2011-09-27	Governor signs SB 7	0	None
2011-09-14	Governor signs minimum staffing bills	0	None
2011-09-06	Michigan Municipal League, Other Organizations to Have Press Conference on Personal Property Tax Issue Thursday	0	None
2011-08-25	Minimum staffing bills headed to Governor	0	None
2011-08-25	Hard cap, 80/20 heads to Governor's desk	0	None
2011-08-23	Conference committee approves hard cap and 80/20 legislation	0	None
2011-08-22	Hard cap and 80/20 conference committee tomorrow	0	None
2011-08-15	Governor Rick Snyder to Speak at League Convention in Grand Rapids	0	None
2011-08-08	80/20 on top of legislature's to do list	0	None
2011-07-13	Reforms still on Senate floor - expecting concurrence in the fall	0	None
2011-07-01	Minimum staffing changes approved	0	3
2011-07-01	2 inch rule will wait until fall	0	3
2011-07-01	Municipal Partnership Act remains in House	0	4
2011-07-01	Chambers ping pong Urban Cooperation reform	0	2
2011-07-01	Health care reform passes - local governments can opt out!	0	None
2011-07-01	PERA bill passed by House	0	None
2011-06-30	PA 312 bill headed to Governor's desk	0	5
2011-06-28	Michigan House committee passes plethora of labor reform bills	0	5
2011-06-24	Hard cap legislation passes House	0	None
2011-06-24	PA 312 reform passes House	0	5
2011-06-23	House committee passes PERA bill	0	None
2011-06-22	Minimum staffing bills pass Senate	0	4.5
2011-06-22	PERA bill passes Senate	0	5
2011-06-22	Municipal Partnership Act passes Senate	0	1.5
2011-06-22	UCA and PERA amendments pass Senate committee	0	None
2011-06-22	Senate reports minimum staffing bills	0	None
2011-06-21	House looks at PERA change	0	None
2011-06-21	Hard cap legislation passes House committee	0	None
2011-06-20	PA 54 of 2011 freezes wages and benefits during negotiations	0	5
2011-06-16	House reviews minimum staffing requirements	0	None
2011-06-15	Urban Cooperation Act hearing held in Senate	0	None
2011-06-14	Senate reports PA 312 bill	0	None
2011-06-14	House committee reports PA 312 reform	0	None
2011-06-08	Senate committee passes Municipal Partnership Act	0	None
2011-05-24	House considers health care reforms	0	None
2011-05-18	Senate passes 80/20 health care premium sharing	0	4
2011-05-18	House holds PA 312 hearing	0	None
2011-05-17	PA 312 hearing Wednesday	0	None
2011-05-05	Senate considers Municipal Partnership Act	0	None
2011-04-13	Senate committee reports health care premium bill	0	None
2011-03-31	Forums to be held on Governor's budget proposal	0	None
2011-03-29	League resource page now available on governor's reform plan	0	None
2011-03-24	House passes Urban Cooperation Act reform	0	None
2011-03-17	Urban Cooperation Act reform passes House committee	0	None
2011-02-25	House holds hearing on Urban Cooperation Act	0	None
2011-02-23	House hears testimony on repealing PA 312	0	None
2011-02-17	House to consider PA 312 repeal	0	None
2011-02-16	League's Anthony Minghine to Do Live Chat on Mlive.com Reacting to Governor Rick Snyder's Budget Proposal	0	None
2011-02-14	Medical Marijuana Ordinances Should Focus on Abusers of the Law, panelists say	0	None
2011-02-06	Governor Snyder releases state finance report	0	None
2011-02-06	Public/Private sector compensation studies released	0	None
2011-02-04	Farmington Hills City Manager Steve Brock is Named 2011 President of Michigan Local Government Management Association	0	None
2011-01-28	Michigan Municipal League on MGTV and WKAR Public Television, Internet	0	None
2011-01-26	Michigan Municipal League Proposes Reforms, Efficiencies to Help State, Local Governments	0	None
2010-12-06	PA 312 expansion bill dies	0	None
2010-11-04	Bay City - Midland - Saginaw Regional Convention & Tourism Bill Passes	0	None
2010-09-03	Snyder suggests tying revenue sharing to best practices	1	None
2010-06-30	House Labor Committee passes more faux reform	1	5
2010-06-24	Better City Managers Key to PA 312 Decisions???	2	1
2010-06-24	House approves expansion of PA 312	3	2
2010-06-23	House holds hearing on Urban Cooperation Act bills	0	1
2010-06-17	Michigan Media Reports on League's Fight Against Expansion of Public Act 312	0	4.5
2010-06-17	House does NOT vote on PA 312 expansion	1	5
2010-06-16	House Labor Committee reports PA 312 bill	1	None
2010-06-15	Michigan Municipal League Members and Staff Continue to Talk About Local Government, State Policy Issues	0	None
2010-06-10	Contact Your Legislators - PA 312 and Urban Cooperation Act Hearing on Wednesday!	1	5
2010-05-26	Senate committee passes resolution for 5% public employee pay cut	2	None
2010-05-24	House Fiscal Agency Director Mitch Bean Talks to Michigan Municipal League Group	0	5
2010-05-18	League CEO Dan Gilmartin Explains How Quality of Life Trumps Taxes	0	5
2010-04-21	Online public notice bills could see May vote	0	5
2010-03-24	Locals to Conduct Background Checks and Pass on Costs for Econ Dev't Tools	0	None
2010-03-17	Senate continues health care discussions	0	None
2010-03-08	Capital Conference Hosts “Off the Record” with Tim Skubick, Early Bird Ends March 15	0	None
2010-02-26	Special Session on Reforming Public Act 312 at Capital Conference, April 13-14	0	5
2010-02-11	PA 312 continues to hamstring communities	0	3.7
2010-02-10	Senate passes watered down reform bills	0	None
2010-02-10	Senate Expected to Vote on Hollow Reform Bills Today	0	1
2010-02-09	Senate committee reports PA 312 and Urban Cooperation Act bills	0	None
2010-02-08	Behind the Scenes with the League's Board of Trustees	0	None
2010-02-05	Tax Reform - A Hot Topic at Capital Conference, April 13-14	0	5
2010-02-03	Unions testify at second PA 312 hearing	0	1.5
2010-01-29	Senate Majority Leader Presents Reform Plan to Michigan Municipal League Board	1	3
2010-01-13	Governor Announces New Department Head	0	None
2010-01-07	Commission on Mandates Releases Final Report	0	None
2009-12-02	Governor Issues Revisions to DNR/DEQ Consolidation Order	0	None
2009-11-23	Senate Begins Brownfield Revisions Workgroup	0	None
2009-11-18	The League, Business and Education Leaders Debate Budget Overhaul	0	5
2009-10-08	Governor Combines DNR and DEQ	0	None

Legislative Link Articles (1070)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
2012-02-01	Corridor Improvement Authority Legislation Creating Regional Board Passes House	0	None
2012-02-01	Michigan Public Service Commission publishes annual video competition report	0	None
2012-02-01	Michigan Senate committee passes bill to reinstate two inch rule for sidewalk liability	0	None
2012-01-31	Two Bills to Retain Property Tax Cap in Tax Policy Wednesday	0	None
2012-01-31	Bill to Exempt New Homes from Taxes up in House Committee	0	None
2012-01-31	Legislation limiting local millage questions considered by Michigan House of Representatives	0	None
2012-01-31	Michigan House of Representatives committee passes legislation penalizing public employee strikes	0	None
2012-01-31	TIGER 2012 grant funding available	0	None
2012-01-30	Michigan Senate to consider two inch rule for sidewalk liability (again)	0	None
2012-01-30	Michigan House of Representatives considers bills penalizing public employee strikes	0	None
2012-01-30	Michigan Municipal League Selects Six New Members to League Board of Trustees	0	5
2012-01-30	League Opposes Bill that Shifts Local Road Agencies Funds to Counties	0	None
2012-01-30	Firefighter hiring and retention grants available through FEMA	0	None
2012-01-30	Cell tower siting - local control rebuked by court	0	None
2012-01-30	House and Senate committees to act on transportation funding legislation	0	5
2012-01-27	Community Development Block grant allocations announced	0	None
2012-01-26	Michigan Public Policy Survey Shows Concerns with Economic Vitality Incentive Program	0	None
2012-01-26	Governor's Special Message on Infrastructure legislation introduced	0	4
2012-01-26	Michigan Municipal League organizes information on Urban Cooperation Act changes	0	None
2012-01-25	Michigan Municipal League Leading Executive Searches in Wayland, Ypsilanti, Albion, Lincoln Park and Marquette County	0	None
2012-01-23	EVIP Grants awarded	0	None
2012-01-23	National Broadband Map webinar	0	None
2012-01-19	Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Gives Second State of the State Speech	0	None
2012-01-18	Michigan Municipal League CEO Dan Gilmartin Talks with Paul W. Smith on WJR	0	None
2012-01-17	Federal budget to be lean	0	None
2012-01-13	Michigan Public Service Commission to investigate smart meters	0	4
2012-01-11	Street sign retrorflectivity update	0	4
2012-01-06	Transportation Deja Vu?	0	None
2012-01-04	Sign Up Now for a Michigan Municipal League Committee Seat	0	5
2011-12-19	Governor signs Urban Cooperation Act package	0	5
2011-12-19	Congress finishes 2012 budget with cuts to local programs	0	1
2011-12-19	Michigan project earns Tiger III grant award	0	5
2011-12-16	Legislature Passes Bill to Expand Charter Schools - League Succeeds in Amendment	0	None
2011-12-16	Income Tax Glitch in Renaissance Zones Fixed; Bills Head to Michigan Governor	0	None
2011-12-16	Legislature Passes Deadline Tweak to EVIP/Revenue Sharing Program	0	None
2011-12-14	PA 152 resolution information from Dept of Treasury	0	None
2011-12-13	Governor Snyder Signs Brownfield Credit Replacement Bills to Help Communities	0	None
2011-12-13	Workers compensation changes head to Governor	0	None
2011-12-13	Interacting with the state - Michigan Shared Services Community	0	None
2011-12-08	Domestic partner benefit bills head to Governor	0	5
2011-12-08	Workers compensation changes pass Senate	0	None
2011-12-07	Domestic partner benefit bills pass Senate	0	None
2011-12-06	Victory: Community Revitalization (Brownfield/Historic Replacement) Program Bills Go to Governor!	0	5
2011-12-02	Public safety communications legislation advances but at what expense?	0	None
2011-12-02	Local input reduced in Senate transportation bill	0	None
2011-12-01	Foreclosure Bills Moving - Redemption Period Reduction Included	0	None
2011-12-01	Legisaltion Allowing Contracting Out of Building Departments	0	None
2011-12-01	Construction Code Updates and Cost Savings	0	None
2011-12-01	Driver responsibilty fee bill protects fire protection grants	0	None
2011-12-01	Victory for Communities when Brownfield Credit Replacement Passes House without Limitation Amendment!	0	None
2011-11-29	Super drunk driving bills pass Senate committee	0	None
2011-11-29	Push to increase truck weights on in Congress - Call to oppose!	0	None
2011-11-28	Deficit Reduction - Members urged to pass resolution	0	None
2011-11-21	Repeal of 3 percent withholding rule complete	0	None
2011-11-21	Federal 2012 budget getting done	0	None
2011-11-21	Deficit Supercommittee fails to reach agreement	0	None
2011-11-18	Personal Property Tax Reform Now a 2012 Issue	0	5
2011-11-16	Senate Bill impacts smaller transportation planning agencies	0	5
2011-11-14	Michigan officials and youth attend NLC conference	0	None
2011-11-14	Members urged to pass resolution on deficit reduction	0	None
2011-11-14	Transportation bill passes first Senate test	0	None
2011-11-14	Bills to Prorate Principal Residence Exemption in Workgroup Stage	0	None
2011-11-14	Bill to Expand Charter Schools also Exempts Property Taxes	0	None
2011-11-11	Renaissance Zone and Income Tax Fix Moves to Senate Floor	0	None
2011-11-10	Chambers consider fireworks bills	0	5
2011-11-08	2012 local program funding in hands of conference committee	0	None
2011-11-08	New labor statutes and federal transit funding	0	None
2011-11-08	Transportation authorization bill introduced in Senate	0	None
2011-11-07	PERA bills heads to Governor	0	None
2011-11-04	League officials meet with President Obama	0	5
2011-11-03	Urban Cooperation Act bills go to Governor with employer, employee support	0	5
2011-11-03	Bill to Fix Renaissance Zone and Income Tax Issue Passes Committee	0	None
2011-11-03	Brownfield Replacement Bill Passes Committee, but Restricts Development and Jobs	0	None
2011-11-03	Fireworks bill passes Senate committee	0	None
2011-11-03	Municipal Partnership Act passes	0	None
2011-11-03	Urban Cooperation bills pass the House	0	None
2011-11-02	Transportation budget passes Senate	0	None
2011-11-02	Workers comp bill heads to Senate	0	None
2011-11-02	Urban Cooperation bills back to House	0	None
2011-11-02	Senate committee reviews energy law	0	5
2011-11-01	Michigan Rail Summit 2011	0	None
2011-10-31	Senate Panel Takes Tesitmony on new EVIP/revenue sharing program	0	None
2011-10-31	Port Collaborative holds fall summit	0	None
2011-10-28	Save Brownfield Funding: Tell Legislature Not to Take Money Away From Redevelopment	0	None
2011-10-28	Transportation budget issues could impact Michigan communities	0	None
2011-10-27	House hears court reorganization bills	0	None
2011-10-27	Driver responsibility fee bill moves to House floor	0	None
2011-10-27	Workers comp changes head to House	0	None
2011-10-27	League's Arnold Weinfeld Quoted About Gov. Snyder's Transportation Plan	0	None
2011-10-26	Governor Snyder's Transportation Message Puts Michigan on Path to Prosperity	0	None
2011-10-26	Please Share Your PA 152 Resolutions with Michigan Municipal League	0	None
2011-10-21	Save Brownfield Funding: Tell Legislature Not to Take Money Away From Redevelopment	0	None
2011-10-20	Have Issues with EVIP? Here's Your Chance!	0	None
2011-10-20	Governor Snyder’s transportation message is Wednesday	0	None
2011-10-19	Foreclosures and Neighborhood Stabilization	0	5
2011-10-19	Health care coverage webinar	0	5
2011-10-18	Michigan property values subject of new report	0	5
2011-10-17	Michigan receives $46 million for public transportation	0	5
2011-10-14	Congressmen Camp and Upton need to hear from you	0	None
2011-10-14	Infrastructure push brings political foes together	0	None
2011-10-13	Bill Introduced to Re-Institute Renaissance Zones Exemption for Income Tax	0	None
2011-10-12	Super drunk bills pass House	0	None
2011-10-10	Health care costs subject of national study	0	None
2011-10-10	Consolidation report issued by Citizens Research Council	0	None
2011-10-10	Planning for the New Economy Workshop Offered	0	None
2011-09-30	Uniform Construction Code Cycle Legislation Passes Committee	0	None
2011-09-30	Community Revitalizaiton / Business Development Legislation Moving	0	None
2011-09-28	Committee hears bill on driver responsibility fees	0	None
2011-09-28	Michigan Shared Services Community goes live	0	None
2011-09-28	Report reveals city fiscal conditions across the country	0	None
2011-09-28	Hearing held on government competition bill	0	None
2011-09-27	Asset Management Conference Taking Place Next Month in Escanaba	0	None
2011-09-27	Governor signs SB 7	0	None
2011-09-26	Driver responsibility fees face challenge in House committee	0	None
2011-09-26	Government competition bill to have hearing Tuesday	0	None
2011-09-25	House leader given ok to raise transportation funding levels	0	None
2011-09-22	"Super drunk" bills sail through committee	0	None
2011-09-22	League Opposes Expansion of Economic Development Tool to Greenfields	0	None
2011-09-21	Community Revitalization Program Bills Pass Senate	0	None
2011-09-20	Webinar for Proposed Michigan Regional Planning Act	0	None
2011-09-20	President presents deficit reduction plan	0	None
2011-09-16	Community Revitalization Incentive Legislation Passes Committee	0	None
2011-09-15	House Committee Passes Bill to Fix Taxable Value Inequity (known as WPW)	0	None
2011-09-14	Federal Highway and FAA funding extended	0	None
2011-09-14	Governor signs minimum staffing bills	0	None
2011-09-13	Transportation Experts Discuss Michigan's Transportation Vision	0	None
2011-09-12	League CEO Dan Gilmartin is Keynote Speaker at Annual Citizens Research Council Meeting Friday in Detroit	0	5
2011-09-09	Firefighter Comment Heartfelt During Press Conference on Personal Property Tax Issue	0	None
2011-09-09	Community Revitalization Program Gets First Hearing	0	None
2011-09-09	President unveils $447 billion jobs plan	0	None
2011-09-08	Super drunk fix introduced	0	None
2011-09-06	Michigan Municipal League, Other Organizations to Have Press Conference on Personal Property Tax Issue Thursday	0	None
2011-09-02	Geographic Renaissance Zone SubZones To Expire at End of Year	0	None
2011-09-01	80/20 Healthcare "One Pager" Now Available	0	None
2011-09-01	Transportation and Infrastructure front and center as Congress returns	0	None
2011-08-30	Federal highway relents on traffic sign regulations	0	None
2011-08-30	Local officials offer mixed views on employee unions	0	None
2011-08-29	TIGER grants and rural projects webinar	0	None
2011-08-26	Community Revitalizaiton / Business Development Programs Approved	0	None
2011-08-26	Renaissance Zones to Pay Income Tax	0	None
2011-08-25	Minimum staffing bills headed to Governor	0	None
2011-08-25	Hard cap, 80/20 heads to Governor's desk	0	None
2011-08-23	Conference committee approves hard cap and 80/20 legislation	0	None
2011-08-22	Hard cap and 80/20 conference committee tomorrow	0	None
2011-08-19	Federal transportation authorization action expected	0	None
2011-08-19	Michigan receives funding for transportation projects	0	None
2011-08-19	EVIP grants available for cooperative efforts	0	None
2011-08-19	Firefighter assistance grants available	0	None
2011-08-15	Governor Rick Snyder to Speak at League Convention in Grand Rapids	0	None
2011-08-10	Michigan Congressmen Camp and Upton appointed to deficit supercommittee	0	None
2011-08-10	Federal gas tax set to expire	0	None
2011-08-09	Congress on recess, time to tell your story!	0	None
2011-08-08	80/20 on top of legislature's to do list	0	None
2011-08-07	Deal ends FAA partial shutdown	0	None
2011-08-02	Official Treasury certification for EVIP/Revenue sharing released	0	None
2011-07-31	TIGER grants and rural communities webinar	0	1
2011-07-29	Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Talks With MLGMA Members in St. Joseph	0	None
2011-07-25	Congressional inaction shuts down FAA projects in Michigan	0	None
2011-07-21	Federal grant opportunties	0	None
2011-07-20	Governor Signs PA 312 Reforms	0	4
2011-07-18	Economic Vitality Incentive Program Citizens Guide and Dashboard Requirements	0	None
2011-07-18	Elimination of COPS Program funding	0	None
2011-07-18	League Opposes Senate Repeal of Economic Development Tool	0	5
2011-07-13	Reforms still on Senate floor - expecting concurrence in the fall	0	None
2011-07-11	Road maintenance best practices conference	0	None
2011-07-10	Transportation funding cut 34% under proposed House bill	0	None
2011-07-01	Minimum staffing changes approved	0	3
2011-07-01	2 inch rule will wait until fall	0	3
2011-07-01	Municipal Partnership Act remains in House	0	4
2011-07-01	Chambers ping pong Urban Cooperation reform	0	2
2011-07-01	Health care reform passes - local governments can opt out!	0	None
2011-07-01	$33 Million Revenue Sharing Increase for 2010-11 Passes Legislature	0	None
2011-07-01	PERA bill passed by House	0	None
2011-07-01	Locals to Face Tough Hurdles When Dealing With Natural Resources Mining	0	None
2011-07-01	90-day Foreclosure Negotiation Law Extension Goes To Governor	0	None
2011-07-01	League-Supported New Economic Dev't Tool Passed By Legislature	0	None
2011-06-30	New round of TIGER grants announced	0	5
2011-06-30	Applications Needed for Liquor Control Advisory Rules Committee	0	4
2011-06-30	PA 312 bill headed to Governor's desk	0	5
2011-06-28	Michigan House committee passes plethora of labor reform bills	0	5
2011-06-27	Legislation to Mandate Bid Specs for Public Construction Contracts On Deck	0	None
2011-06-27	Amtrak privatization discussion raises concerns	0	None
2011-06-26	Complete Streets still a priority with MDOT	0	5
2011-06-24	Bill to Prevent Locals from Regulating Natural Resources Mining Moving Fast	0	None
2011-06-24	90-day Foreclosure Negotiation Law Extension Passes Committee	0	None
2011-06-24	2 inch rule passes House	0	None
2011-06-24	Hard cap legislation passes House	0	None
2011-06-24	PA 312 reform passes House	0	5
2011-06-23	Commercial Rehab Tool for Locals Approved by House	0	None
2011-06-23	House committee passes PERA bill	0	None
2011-06-22	Minimum staffing bills pass Senate	0	4.5
2011-06-22	PERA bill passes Senate	0	5
2011-06-22	Municipal Partnership Act passes Senate	0	1.5
2011-06-22	Senate passes 2 inch rule legislation	0	5
2011-06-22	UCA and PERA amendments pass Senate committee	0	None
2011-06-22	Senate reports minimum staffing bills	0	None
2011-06-21	House looks at PERA change	0	None
2011-06-21	Hard cap legislation passes House committee	0	None
2011-06-21	Medical marijuana bills pass Senate committee	0	None
2011-06-20	PA 54 of 2011 freezes wages and benefits during negotiations	0	5
2011-06-16	MDOT announces 2013 federal program application deadlines	0	3
2011-06-16	Zoning Local Control Overridden in Fast Tracked Bill	0	1
2011-06-16	2 inch rule bill passes House Committee	0	5
2011-06-16	Road maintenance best practice conference	0	3
2011-06-16	House reviews minimum staffing requirements	0	None
2011-06-15	Urban Cooperation Act hearing held in Senate	0	None
2011-06-15	Homeland Security budget slashed	0	1
2011-06-14	Senate committee passes 2 inch rule fix	0	None
2011-06-14	Video franchise law reviewed in Senate hearing	0	5
2011-06-14	Senate reports PA 312 bill	0	None
2011-06-14	House committee reports PA 312 reform	0	None
2011-06-13	State Transportation Commission to meet in Benton Harbor	0	None
2011-06-13	June 19-25 declared "Small Cities Week" by NLC	0	None
2011-06-09	Bill to Aide Locals in Collecting Money from Parking Tickets Advances	0	None
2011-06-08	Senate committee passes Municipal Partnership Act	0	None
2011-06-07	AmeriCorps Volunteers Available for Housing Agencies	0	None
2011-06-06	Bills Dealing with One Time Tax Collection Up in Senate Finance Committee	0	5
2011-06-06	Bill to Fix Assessing Inequity has Hearing in House Wednesday	0	None
2011-06-06	Support CDBG!	0	None
2011-06-05	Off-System Bridge program in jeopardy	0	None
2011-06-03	More Information on Revenue Sharing/EVIP Expected Soon	0	5
2011-06-03	Michigan Municipal League Named in MIRS Lobbying Survey	0	None
2011-05-31	MDOT seeking input on state rail plan	0	None
2011-05-31	Michigan Transportation Team visits DC	0	None
2011-05-27	Questions on the New Revenue Sharing Program?	0	None
2011-05-26	Bill to Assist in Recouping Parking Citation Dollars Passes Senate	0	None
2011-05-26	New Revenue Sharing Program Set for Michigan Communities	0	None
2011-05-25	Public transit protected in budget	0	5
2011-05-25	Michigan Association of Mayors Summer Workshop Registration Now Available!	0	None
2011-05-24	$100 Million for Redevelopment and Revitalization in our Communities!	0	4.5
2011-05-24	Budget saves fire protection grants	0	None
2011-05-24	House considers health care reforms	0	None
2011-05-23	Federal Complete Streets legislation introduced	0	None
2011-05-23	2012 federal budget targeting begins	0	None
2011-05-23	Brownfield, Historic Credit Replacement Dollars and Allocation	0	None
2011-05-19	Revenue Sharing and Brownfield/Historic Money Score Victories in Final Budget Deal!!!	0	None
2011-05-18	Senate passes 80/20 health care premium sharing	0	4
2011-05-18	House holds PA 312 hearing	0	None
2011-05-17	Second Hearing on Bills to Create Revolving Loan Fund Thursday in Lansing	0	None
2011-05-17	Legislation protecting public access tv introduced	0	None
2011-05-17	PA 312 hearing Wednesday	0	None
2011-05-16	Scrap Tires Being Dumped in Your Community?	0	None
2011-05-12	New Corporate Income Tax Passes Legislature, Brownfield/Historic Credits Eliminated	0	None
2011-05-10	Bills to Provide Bond Payment Relief to Some Select Townships Gets Hearing	0	None
2011-05-10	MML Foundation Board Re-Appointments and Officer Selection	0	None
2011-05-09	Local bridge program application deadline extended	0	None
2011-05-09	EPA briefing on water protection	0	None
2011-05-09	High-Speed Rail funds coming to Michigan	0	None
2011-05-08	Michigan's census profile released	0	None
2011-05-08	COPS grant process now open	0	None
2011-05-08	CDBG estimates released	0	None
2011-05-08	May 17 Transit Adovcacy Day	0	None
2011-05-06	Michigan Association of Mayors Members: Register Today for the Capitol Reception and Press Conference!	0	None
2011-05-05	Fireworks legislation passes House committee	0	None
2011-05-05	Senate considers Municipal Partnership Act	0	None
2011-05-04	Revenue Sharing, Brownfield, Transportation Funding, Fire Protection Grants Cut as House Passes Omnibus Budget	0	None
2011-05-04	CATeam and CDBG Economic Development Trainings	0	None
2011-04-29	Brownfield/Historic Update...	0	None
2011-04-25	Brownfield/Historic Dollars Halved, Bills Moving This Week	0	None
2011-04-23	Contact your legislator to protect transportation options	0	None
2011-04-21	Senate Appropriations Committee Passes Their Revenue Sharing Plan	0	None
2011-04-20	Michigan Association of Mayors Capitol Reception Registration Now Available!	0	None
2011-04-20	Contact legislature to protect fire protection grants	0	None
2011-04-18	Brownfield, Historic Dollars Cut 50% with Credits Still Eliminated	0	None
2011-04-18	Senate to Tackle Revenue Sharing Tuesday	0	None
2011-04-18	"Fix it For America" transportation campaign underway	0	None
2011-04-16	State Rail Plan in development	0	None
2011-04-15	Lawmakers deal blow to transportation options	0	None
2011-04-14	House Committee Passes Specific Language to Replace and Reduce Statutory Revenue Sharing	0	None
2011-04-14	Fire protection grants cut in House DeLEG budget	0	None
2011-04-14	Foreclosure Bills Considered - May Cost Communities More.	0	None
2011-04-13	Senate committee reports health care premium bill	0	None
2011-04-13	Sample Resolution for Brownfield/Historic Credits Now Available	0	None
2011-04-12	Michigan Association of Mayors Members: Save the Date for the Capitol Reception!	0	None
2011-04-12	House to Roll Out Revenue Sharing Plan on Wednesday	0	None
2011-04-09	League, statewide organizations announce transportation coalition.	0	None
2011-04-09	Shutdown deal to hit community programs hard	0	None
2011-04-09	Webinar scheduled to discuss recent FCC inquiry	0	None
2011-04-09	Input sought on federal transportation project barriers	0	None
2011-04-09	MDOT applies for high-speed rail funds	0	5
2011-04-04	League and Members Testify on Revenue Sharing	0	None
2011-04-04	Brownfield and Historic Credits: League Comments Requested on NBA Legislative Proposal	0	None
2011-04-01	State Historic Tax Credit Program Changes	0	None
2011-03-31	Nationwide Public Safety Communications Network	0	None
2011-03-31	TIme to tell your story!	0	5
2011-03-31	Forums to be held on Governor's budget proposal	0	None
2011-03-29	House Subcommittee to Hold Another Hearing on Revenue Sharing	0	None
2011-03-29	League resource page now available on governor's reform plan	0	None
2011-03-28	Spending agreement remains elusive	0	None
2011-03-28	Transportation funding discussion outlined	0	None
2011-03-28	New report on bridges shows need for more resources	0	None
2011-03-25	Michigan Municipal Officials Learn About Running Successful Millage Campaigns	0	None
2011-03-24	House passes Urban Cooperation Act reform	0	None
2011-03-23	League Meets with DEQ Director	0	None
2011-03-22	Census data now available	0	None
2011-03-22	Governor's Special Message Brings Many Questions on Revenue Sharing	0	None
2011-03-21	Funding for transportation projects in jeopardy	0	None
2011-03-21	Infrastructure financing legislation introduced	0	None
2011-03-20	League officials visit congressional members on their turf	0	None
2011-03-18	Coastal Zone Management funding available	0	None
2011-03-17	Urban Cooperation Act reform passes House committee	0	None
2011-03-17	Census data to be released	0	None
2011-03-11	League Testifies in Senate Subcommittee on Revenue Sharing	0	None
2011-03-11	Weekly Pothole Report Available from DriveMi Campaign	0	None
2011-03-11	Local officials and League staff head to Washington DC	0	None
2011-03-09	Brownfields and Historic Credits Are Focus of First Corporate Tax Hearing	0	None
2011-03-08	Senate holds two-inch rule hearing	0	None
2011-03-08	2011 Michigan Municipal League Directory Now Available to Members, Partners	0	None
2011-03-08	Senate Subcommittee Takes Testimony on Revenue Sharing	0	None
2011-03-08	Brownfield and Historic Credits Left Out of New Business Tax - Hearing This Week!	0	None
2011-03-08	DDA Opt-Outs Bill Information	0	None
2011-03-07	Local officials appointed to NLC committees	0	None
2011-03-07	Citizens Research Council Creates Webinar on Snyder’s Proposed Budget	0	None
2011-03-07	Spring Asset Management Conference Details Announced	0	None
2011-03-07	CERCLA Liability and Local Government Acquisitions Fact Sheet Developed	0	None
2011-03-06	Infrastructure funding in jeopardy - Contact federal representatives now!	0	None
2011-03-03	Senate Education Committee Passes Emergency Management Bills	0	None
2011-03-02	Sunday Morning Liquor Sales Fix Passes Committee	0	None
2011-03-02	Congress avoids shutdown...for now	0	None
2011-03-01	Senate Judiciary reports notice bills	0	None
2011-03-01	House holds second yard waste hearing	2	None
2011-03-01	League Testifies on Revenue Sharing in House on Wednesday	1	None
2011-03-01	Revenue Sharing Fact Sheet Now Available	0	None
2011-03-01	Time Running Out for Entrepreneurs to Win $100,000	0	None
2011-03-01	“Buy Michigan First” Now Called “Contract Connect”	0	None
2011-02-26	SEC proposes registration rule for volunteer board members	0	None
2011-02-26	Federal shutdown looming	0	None
2011-02-25	House holds hearing on Urban Cooperation Act	0	None
2011-02-23	House hears testimony on repealing PA 312	0	None
2011-02-23	House takes testimony on yard waste energy bills	0	None
2011-02-22	Economic Development Tools Credits Left Out of New Proposed Business Tax	0	None
2011-02-21	DriveMI Releases Weekly Pothole Report	0	None
2011-02-20	House Republicans pass massive cuts to federal budget	0	None
2011-02-18	Rural access to intercity transportation on the decline	0	None
2011-02-18	Michigan Municipal League Calls Members to Action Over Gov. Snyder's Budget Plan	0	None
2011-02-18	National Broadband Map released	0	None
2011-02-17	House to consider PA 312 repeal	0	None
2011-02-16	League's Anthony Minghine to Do Live Chat on Mlive.com Reacting to Governor Rick Snyder's Budget Proposal	0	None
2011-02-15	Americans want bi-partisan action on transportation infrastructure	0	None
2011-02-15	Budget A-Bomb to be Dropped on Thursday	1	None
2011-02-15	Senate Commiitee Postpones additional Hearings on PPT elimination	0	None
2011-02-15	Shared service experiences	2	None
2011-02-14	President releases 2012 budget	0	None
2011-02-14	Medical Marijuana Ordinances Should Focus on Abusers of the Law, panelists say	0	None
2011-02-13	Congressional Republicans propose cuts for 2011	0	None
2011-02-11	Sample Resolution on SB 34 - Personal Property Tax Elimination Bill	0	None
2011-02-10	League and Michigan Mayors Fight Personal Property Tax Elimination	0	5
2011-02-09	$53 billion for high-speed rail	0	5
2011-02-08	2011 Asset Management Conference Dates Announced	0	None
2011-02-08	Emergency Financial Manager (PA 72) Hearings and Legislation Begins	0	None
2011-02-08	Survey of local officials on local government employee compensation	0	2
2011-02-07	President to propose cuts to community based programs	0	None
2011-02-06	2011 federal budget issues threatens funding for programs	0	None
2011-02-06	Governor Snyder releases state finance report	0	None
2011-02-06	Public/Private sector compensation studies released	0	None
2011-02-04	Michigan Political Journalist Tim Skubick Talks with Local Government Managers	0	None
2011-02-04	Revenue Sharing Pitched to State Budget Director John Nixon by League Staff	0	2
2011-02-04	Personal Property Tax Elimination Hearing on Wednesday	0	None
2011-02-04	Farmington Hills City Manager Steve Brock is Named 2011 President of Michigan Local Government Management Association	0	None
2011-01-28	Michigan Municipal League on MGTV and WKAR Public Television, Internet	0	None
2011-01-28	Economic Development Tools Credits Left Out of New Proposed Business Tax	0	None
2011-01-26	Michigan Municipal League Proposes Reforms, Efficiencies to Help State, Local Governments	0	None
2011-01-26	President talks jobs, investment and deficit	0	None
2011-01-24	Congressional Republicans put forth deficit reduction plans	0	None
2011-01-24	Mercury vapor streetlights to be replaced	0	None
2011-01-24	Economic Development Tools on the Chopping Block?	0	None
2011-01-21	Lets Move Cities and Towns campaign	0	None
2011-01-21	Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Speaks to Michigan Municipal League Board Friday	0	None
2011-01-18	League Lobbyist Receives High Scores	0	5
2011-01-18	Transportation reauthorization discussions begin	0	None
2011-01-14	Revenue Estimating Conference Pegs FY 2012 budget hole at $1.8 Billion	0	None
2011-01-14	Three Past League Presidents Now Serve in Michigan House of Representatives	0	None
2011-01-11	"Meet and Greets" Well Underway	0	None
2011-01-10	Taking the "trust" out of the trust fund	0	None
2011-01-07	Red Flag rules take effect with exemptions	0	None
2011-01-07	Federal deficit could lead to cuts to community based programs	0	None
2011-01-06	Governor Snyder Sets State of State for Wednesday, January 19th!	0	None
2011-01-04	Governor Vetoes SB 77 At Request of League!	0	None
2011-01-04	One Pager Plus Updates	0	None
2011-01-04	Governor/Lt. Governor Officially Take Office	0	None
2011-01-04	New Legislators, New Opportunities	0	None
2011-01-03	Congress adopts short-term spending measure	0	None
2011-01-03	As health care provisions take effect, House Republicans vow repeal effort	0	None
2011-01-03	Michigan clout will be on display in 112th Congress	0	None
2010-12-21	Census confirms Michigan to lose one congressional seat	0	None
2010-12-20	Last Legislative Link for 2010	0	None
2010-12-17	Feds fail to pass one-year budget	0	None
2010-12-17	American Community Survey gives snapshots of America	0	None
2010-12-16	Redevelopment Liquor Licenses Seating Requirements Reduced	0	None
2010-12-16	Sexually Oriented Billboards and Advertising Signs Regulated	0	None
2010-12-15	Governor Has Busy Day Signing League Bills	0	None
2010-12-14	Legislature will be in Dec. 15	0	None
2010-12-14	Snyder bullish on Michigan	0	None
2010-12-13	MDOT Seeks Input on 5-Year Plan	0	None
2010-12-13	Public Comment Period Extended for DNRE Rules Proposal	0	None
2010-12-13	League Requests Veto on SB 77 which impacts Principal Residence Exemptions	0	None
2010-12-13	Federal deficit commissions report recommendations	0	None
2010-12-10	Complete Streets Advisory Council Announced	0	None
2010-12-10	Sunday Morning Liquor Sales - YOU CAN PROHIBIT FOR SUNDAY MORNINGS!	0	None
2010-12-09	When will we learn	0	None
2010-12-09	Transportation funding extended another year	0	None
2010-12-09	US Senate denies vote on collective bargaining	0	None
2010-12-08	Michigan congressmen get key positions	0	None
2010-12-07	Legislation Creating Enhanced Historic Credits Goes to Governor	0	None
2010-12-07	Aerotropolis/Next Michigan Bills Finally On Way to Governor	0	None
2010-12-06	PA 312 expansion bill dies	0	None
2010-12-06	Public-Private Partnership Financing Tool On Way To Governor	0	None
2010-12-06	Brownfield 30-Year Shot Clock Bill Goes to Governor	0	None
2010-12-06	Allowing Brownfield Acquisitions TIF Goes to Governor	0	None
2010-12-06	Transit-Oriented Development Bills Sent to Governor, With Some Controversy	0	None
2010-12-03	If You Want to Prohibit the New Sunday Morning Liquor Sales, Read This!	0	None
2010-12-02	League Scores Valuable Lame Duck Victory for Communities!	0	None
2010-11-30	Bill to Give Cities More Flexibility With Road Dollars Headed to Governor	0	None
2010-11-30	Fireworks bill passes Senate committee	0	None
2010-11-30	Minimum hours for police officers bill passes House committee	0	None
2010-11-30	Legislature Back in Session This Week	0	None
2010-11-29	Road sign reflectivity mandate sparks new comment period	0	None
2010-11-23	House to hold hearing on two inch rule bill	0	None
2010-11-23	League CEO Dan Gilmartin Discusses Financial Challenges Facing Communities	0	None
2010-11-23	Lame-Duck Congress and collective bargaining	0	None
2010-11-22	MPSC seeking input from communities on cable issues	0	None
2010-11-19	No Legislative Session This Week	0	None
2010-11-18	Getting our communities ready for electric vehicles	0	None
2010-11-15	Kalamazoo, Muskegon and Ann Arbor Round Out Rail Forum Schedule	0	None
2010-11-14	Federal deficit commission to recommend sweeping changes	0	None
2010-11-11	Regional Convention and Tourism Bureau Legislation Passes	0	None
2010-11-11	Brownfield 30-Year Shot Clock Bill Takes Next Steps	0	1
2010-11-11	Next Michigan/Aerotropolis Bills (Mostly) Pass Senate	0	5
2010-11-11	Sewer Bills Flow Out of the House	0	None
2010-11-11	League Transportation Initiatives Start Moving	0	5
2010-11-11	The new Congress and transportation policy	0	None
2010-11-10	Liquor License Victories in Lame Duck!	0	None
2010-11-10	League Sponsored Town-Gown Legislation Passes Senate Committee	1	5
2010-11-10	TOD Legislation Moves, but Brownfield Bill Hits Snag Because of Dep't of Treasury	0	None
2010-11-09	Two-inch rule bill passes the Senate	0	None
2010-11-05	Former League Members Elected to Legislature	0	None
2010-11-04	Bay City - Midland - Saginaw Regional Convention & Tourism Bill Passes	0	None
2010-11-04	Transit-Oriented Development Legislation Clearing Final Hurdles	0	None
2010-11-04	League Testifies on Municipal Bond Refinancing Package	0	None
2010-11-04	Election means changes to congressional delegation	0	None
2010-11-04	Senate Approves Sewer Project Funding Bills	0	None
2010-11-04	Transportation Bonanza 2 registration now open	0	None
2010-11-03	Senate committee unanimously reports two-inch rule bill	0	None
2010-11-02	Hearing on Municipal Bond Refinancing Bills on Thursday	0	None
2010-11-01	Senate to hold hearing on two-inch rule bill	0	None
2010-10-28	Complete Streets Becomes Part of Enhancement Grant Process	0	5
2010-10-26	Michigan Wins in Second Round of Rail Funding	2	4.5
2010-10-25	No Legislative Session; Lame Duck Coming...	0	None
2010-10-20	Brownfield Conference in Detroit Announced - Registration Now Available	0	None
2010-10-20	Feds announce TIGER II transportation grants	0	None
2010-10-19	Medical marihuana work group continues	1	None
2010-10-18	Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials has Successful Fundraiser in Kalamazoo	0	5
2010-10-18	DNRE Establishing Regional Citizen Advisory Councils	0	None
2010-10-18	Ballot proposal webinar	0	None
2010-10-15	HUD announces Sustainable Communities Grant awards	0	None
2010-10-14	League Investigating Road Project Conflict of Interest Proposal	0	None
2010-10-14	Wayne State University to feature lecture on fiscal stress	0	None
2010-10-13	State sees additional revenues - what to do?	0	None
2010-10-12	New Recreation Passport Launched to Fund State Parks	0	None
2010-10-12	Ehlers to Host Grand Rapids Rail Forum	0	5
2010-10-12	Legislature Not Likely to Hold Session in October, Final Session Dates for 2010 Announced	0	None
2010-10-05	Michigan public transit receives federal funding	0	None
2010-10-01	Broadband funds to build fiber optic network in Michigan	0	None
2010-09-30	Sunday Morning Liquor Sales Approved by Legislature	0	None
2010-09-30	Local Tool Bills Pass Senate	0	None
2010-09-29	Help save the Energy Block Grant program	0	None
2010-09-29	Transportation Budget Approved By Legislature	1	None
2010-09-28	No Cuts to Revenue Sharing for FY 2011 State Budget	1	None
2010-09-28	Governor, House and Senate Candidate Questionnaire Results Are In	0	None
2010-09-27	League working to get public works program restored	0	None
2010-09-27	Vacant property strategies	0	None
2010-09-27	Federal transportation funding bill coming next year	0	None
2010-09-27	TIGER II funding requests overwhelms supply	0	None
2010-09-23	Debate Between Michigan Governor Candidates Virg Bernero and Rick Snyder Scheduled through Michigan Municipal League Sponsored Project	0	None
2010-09-20	Mid-term elections occupy Congress	0	None
2010-09-20	Health care reform guidance	0	None
2010-09-16	League-Supported Digital Billboard Moratorium Passes House Committee	0	None
2010-09-15	Fire Protection Grants Preserved as Driver Responsibility Cuts Pass House	0	None
2010-09-15	Elder-Friendly Communities Legislation Takes First Steps	0	None
2010-09-14	Brownfield 30-Year Clock Fix Considered in Senate Commerce	0	None
2010-09-14	Michigan receives additional broadband funding	0	None
2010-09-13	Budget Deal Patches Over Transportation Match Shortfall	0	None
2010-09-13	State proposes covering local's LEIN payment in FY 2011	0	None
2010-09-10	MDOT Announces Public Meetings on Rail Plan	0	None
2010-09-09	$50 billion transportation bill proposed by President Obama	1	None
2010-09-08	Two-inch rule fix introduced	1	None
2010-09-03	Snyder suggests tying revenue sharing to best practices	1	None
2010-08-30	MDOT Seeking Public Input On Statewide Rail Plan	1	None
2010-08-27	Southwest Michigan Gets Rail Service Boost For Holiday	0	None
2010-08-26	Bills To Help Fund Sewer Projects Reported From Committee	1	None
2010-08-26	Revenue Sharing Cuts Likely Averted	1	None
2010-08-26	Bills that would eliminate fire protection grants pulled from House agenda	1	None
2010-08-24	Michigan awarded broadband funding	0	None
2010-08-20	Senate Finance Committee Passed bill on PRE Filing	0	None
2010-08-20	Governor's Budget Solution Spares Revenue Sharing	0	None
2010-08-20	Michigan Applies for High-Speed Rail Funds	1	None
2010-08-19	League Testifies in Support of Sewer Bond Bills	1	None
2010-08-19	Senate Takes Action on Brownfield Reform Bills	3	None
2010-08-17	Transit in Planning/Zoning Bills Pass Senate Committee	0	None
2010-08-17	League working to get public works program restored	0	None
2010-08-13	MDOT Hosting Walking Audits With Dan Burden	1	None
2010-08-12	U-M survey shows local governments struggle to provide services	0	None
2010-08-12	Center for Michigan election analysis shows overwhelming support for local services	0	None
2010-08-12	Michigan By Rail Forums Swing Through New Buffalo and Jackson	0	None
2010-08-11	League's Summer Minnick Quoted in Gongwer Article About Local Government Funding	1	None
2010-08-09	Bills Introduced to Help Fund Community Sewer and Brownfield Projects	2	None
2010-08-08	Health care reform webcast now available on-line.	0	None
2010-08-08	FCC denies municipal petition on "shot-clock" ruling for cell-tower siting	1	None
2010-08-08	EPA seeking input on sanitary sewer overflows and peak flows	0	None
2010-08-08	House passes 2011 funding for transportation and housing	1	None
2010-08-08	Senate Committee approves Livable Communities Act	1	None
2010-08-08	Congressional action could mean hundreds of millions for Michigan	2	None
2010-08-05	Complete Streets Law Summarized	2	None
2010-08-05	Supportive Housing Fix Signed into Law	0	None
2010-08-05	Obsolete Property Rehab Act Extension Signed into Law	0	None
2010-08-02	Complete Streets Bills Signed By Governor	2	None
2010-07-29	Health care reform implementation - Live Webcast!	0	None
2010-07-29	Michigan Municipal League Convention Clock To Keep You on Time, Save You Money	0	None
2010-07-28	VICTORY! Complete Streets Legislation Passes Senate	1	5
2010-07-28	New Economy Commission Legislation Reported	1	None
2010-07-26	Health Care Reform webinar - Save the Date!	1	None
2010-07-26	Federal medicaid funding and the state budget	0	None
2010-07-23	PEG issues get a push in Congress	1	None
2010-07-23	Senate rejects House supplemental and mandatory collective bargaining language	1	None
2010-07-22	Obsolete Property Rehab Act Extension on Way to Governor	1	None
2010-07-22	Complete Streets Legislation Reported From Senate Committee	1	None
2010-07-20	Revoked PA 198 Abatements Can Now Be Transferred	0	None
2010-07-20	Trails, Tracks and Transportation - Meetings Scheduled Around the State This Week	0	None
2010-07-20	Hazard Mitigation Funds available	0	None
2010-07-19	Webinar - Michigan Development Impact Study	0	None
2010-07-12	MI Health Partnership now available	0	None
2010-07-12	Legislature Out of Session Until July 21st	0	5
2010-07-12	House Committee to Address Security for Abandoned Commercial Property	0	None
2010-07-07	Feds open early retiree reinsurance program	0	4
2010-07-06	Mandatory collective bargaining language passes U.S. House	0	1
2010-07-02	Public Forums on Passenger Rail Announced	2	4
2010-07-01	Abatement Law Fix and Limited Expansion Goes to Governor	0	None
2010-07-01	League Town Gown Bill Passes House on Bi-Partisan Vote	0	None
2010-06-30	State looking for proposals to fast track NSP funds	0	None
2010-06-30	House Labor Committee passes more faux reform	1	5
2010-06-30	League Prosperity Agenda Town Gown Bill Passes House Committee	0	None
2010-06-29	League's Prosperity Agenda Moving Forward - Complete Streets Passes House	3	None
2010-06-29	Democratic gubernatorial debate now available for viewing	0	None
2010-06-25	MDOT Asking For Input on Rural Road & Bridge Projects	2	5
2010-06-25	Complete Streets Legislation Moves Out of House Committee	2	5
2010-06-25	Time to post notices online	1	5
2010-06-24	Better City Managers Key to PA 312 Decisions???	2	1
2010-06-24	House approves expansion of PA 312	3	2
2010-06-23	House holds hearing on Urban Cooperation Act bills	0	1
2010-06-21	Federal agencies combine to offer Sustainable Community Challenge Grants	2	4
2010-06-17	Michigan Media Reports on League's Fight Against Expansion of Public Act 312	0	4.5
2010-06-17	House does NOT vote on PA 312 expansion	1	5
2010-06-17	Locals Can Regulate Massage Therapists Until State Is Ready	0	5
2010-06-16	House reports bill to extend binding arbitration to county corrections	1	None
2010-06-16	House Labor Committee reports PA 312 bill	1	None
2010-06-16	OPRA Sunset Extension Passes Senate Committee	0	None
2010-06-16	Planning Commissioners Will Have to Be 18 Years Old	0	None
2010-06-15	Michigan Municipal League Members and Staff Continue to Talk About Local Government, State Policy Issues	0	None
2010-06-14	Complete Streets, Parking Tickets and Transportation Budget	0	5
2010-06-14	Comments sought on federal transit funding criteria	0	3
2010-06-10	Contact Your Legislators - PA 312 and Urban Cooperation Act Hearing on Wednesday!	1	5
2010-06-10	Michigan Municipal League Members Learn How to Safely Use Social Media in Michigan Communities	0	5
2010-06-10	Elder-Friendly Communities Legislation Reviewed	0	5
2010-06-09	League Pushes Town-Gown and State New Economy Legislation	1	5
2010-06-08	Transit Options for Locals Pass House	0	5
2010-06-08	Land Bank Bills Pass with League Amendments Added!	0	5
2010-06-04	Discussion Continues on Complete Streets Legislation	3	5
2010-06-02	What does "regularly employed" mean?	1	5
2010-06-02	House Committee Takes Testimony on Speed Limit Bills	1	3
2010-06-01	Public Works Association Honors Legislators Lockwood, Gilbert, Birkholz	0	5
2010-06-01	Register Today for the MAM Summer Workshop!	0	None
2010-06-01	Drinking water act reauthorization passes committee	0	None
2010-05-31	Member efforts stop Reid amendment	2	None
2010-05-27	Republican gubernatorial candidates square off in Grand Rapids	0	5
2010-05-26	Discussion to expand binding arbitration to county corrections officers	0	5
2010-05-26	OPRA Sunset Extension Passes Committee	0	5
2010-05-26	Senate committee passes resolution for 5% public employee pay cut	2	None
2010-05-25	Transit Oriented Development Package Kicks Off In Senate	1	5
2010-05-25	Recovery Act ineffective say local officials	0	None
2010-05-25	Transit and TOD Considered in Planning and Zoning	0	None
2010-05-25	Energy Use Benchmarking Assistance Available to Communities	0	None
2010-05-25	Reid to force vote on federal "312" language. Call Levin and Stabenow to oppose	1	1
2010-05-24	Federal Health Care Reform Update - Young adults and early retirees	0	5
2010-05-24	House Fiscal Agency Director Mitch Bean Talks to Michigan Municipal League Group	0	5
2010-05-21	New Budget Figures Released at Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference	0	5
2010-05-21	Locals To Be Able to Regulate Massage Therapists Until State Ready	0	5
2010-05-21	Congressional Delegation Hears Pitch from League on Transportation Funding	0	5
2010-05-21	Congressional recess provides opportunities for members	0	4.5
2010-05-20	Supportive Housing Fix Passes House	0	5
2010-05-19	Revenue Sharing 2010-11 Budget Headed to Conference Committee	1	4
2010-05-19	Auto communities focus of DC Summit	0	4.5
2010-05-18	League CEO Dan Gilmartin Explains How Quality of Life Trumps Taxes	0	5
2010-05-18	Senate passes MDOT budget	0	5
2010-05-18	League Testifies in Support of Transit-Oriented Development Bills	1	5
2010-05-18	Senate maintains fire protection grant funding	0	None
2010-05-14	Bills Introduced to Strip Communities of Control Over Speed Limits	1	1
2010-05-14	Planning Commissioners Will Have to Be 18 Years Old	0	3
2010-05-14	Annexation and Detachment Bills Pass House Committee	0	1
2010-05-14	Supportive Housing Law Tweeked	0	5
2010-05-12	Senate Begins Moving Transportation and Revenue Sharing Budgets	2	5
2010-05-12	Fireworks Take First Step Towards Legalized Flight	2	None
2010-05-12	Michigan House Judiciary Takes Testimony On Online Public Notices	2	5
2010-05-12	House New Economy Testimony Reiterates Importance of Communities	0	5
2010-05-12	Local Option Per-Drink Tax Receives Second Hearing	1	None
2010-05-07	Online public notice hearing scheduled	1	5
2010-05-07	Governor Signs Law to Attract Residents to Communities in Historic Properties	0	5
2010-05-05	Per-Glass Local Liquor Tax Considered	0	4.5
2010-05-05	Fireworks legislation moves to House floor	0	4
2010-05-04	Transportation Funding Rally a Success; Michigan Municipal League Involved	0	5
2010-05-03	Liquor and Other Local Option Taxes	0	5
2010-05-03	House Committee Takes up Bills on Unfunded Mandates	0	4
2010-05-02	Non-entitlement communities eligible for CDBG/Recovery Act funds	0	5
2010-04-29	Micro-Enterprise Fund for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Pass Committee	0	5
2010-04-29	Bill to Attract Residents to Communities in Historic Properties on Way to Governor	0	5
2010-04-29	House Passes Bill to Retain Urban 20% Brownfield Credit	0	5
2010-04-28	Michigan Top Five in National Census Participation Rates!	0	5
2010-04-28	Transportation Funding Rally May 4th in Lansing	3	4.7
2010-04-28	TIGER II transportation grant funding announced	0	4
2010-04-27	Online public notice option critical as technology changes	0	None
2010-04-26	Eight Cities Awarded Complete Streets Funding Assistance	0	5
2010-04-26	Training Wheels-on Road Bicycle Facility Design Training	0	4
2010-04-26	DNRE Announces Public Comment Schedule on Open Burning Rules	0	2.5
2010-04-26	Saline, Lansing, Ypsilanti Officials Take Center Stage on Michigan Road Funding	0	5
2010-04-25	Con-Con debate available for viewing	0	None
2010-04-22	Revenue Sharing Teed Up in Senate: League President and Hamtramck Mayor Testify	1	None
2010-04-21	Online public notice bills could see May vote	0	5
2010-04-21	House committee looks at election efficiences	0	5
2010-04-21	Senate passes bills to move school elections	0	5
2010-04-20	Legislature bans texting while driving	0	1
2010-04-19	2010 Brownfield Redevelopment Workshops Announced	0	5
2010-04-19	Road Funding Hearing Scheduled for Friday in Washtenaw	0	5
2010-04-16	DNRE Organizational Structure Taking Shape	0	5
2010-04-15	Urban Brownfield Tax Credits to be Saved...	0	5
2010-04-13	Stop feds from controlling collective bargaining	1	5
2010-04-13	Michigan Municipal League Cuts Member Dues 12 Percent	0	5
2010-04-12	Capital Conference is About to Begin - See You in Lansing!	0	None
2010-04-12	Sample Press Release: Urge Lawmakers to Support 1-Percent Funding Increase	0	None
2010-04-12	National Train Day - May 8, 2010	0	4.5
2010-04-12	MDOT Awards Enhancement Grants to Benefit 19 Communities	0	5
2010-04-11	Broadband plan goals and court case impact	0	4
2010-04-09	Broadband Round 2 applications posted	0	3
2010-04-09	Marine highways slated for expanded use	0	None
2010-04-06	Last Chance! Save on Pre-Conference Workshops	0	4.3
2010-04-06	Save the Date: Michigan Association of Mayors Capitol Reception May 6, 11-1	0	5
2010-03-31	Committee considers bill to eliminate traffic ticket quotas	1	2
2010-03-31	Attorney General Opinion about DDAs is Positive for Economic Development, Jobs	0	5
2010-03-30	Americans say public transit needs more funding	3	5
2010-03-30	Legislature Stalls on Transportation Budget	0	None
2010-03-28	The Census is here! The Census is here!	1	1.5
2010-03-28	Federal legislation could send billions to local governments	2	5
2010-03-28	Health Care Reform - Impact on locals	0	4.5
2010-03-26	Get Up to Speed, Greet Your Lawmakers at Capital Conference	0	5
2010-03-26	Attend Your Region Seminar & Let the Race Begin!	1	None
2010-03-26	Grants Available to Coastal Communities	0	None
2010-03-25	Public Comments Sought on Asian Carp Control Strategies	0	None
2010-03-25	Next Michigan/Aerotropolis Bills Receive Senate Hearing	2	None
2010-03-25	Senate votes to ban texting while driving	0	None
2010-03-25	State Transportation Budget Moves Out of the Gate	1	None
2010-03-24	Locals to Conduct Background Checks and Pass on Costs for Econ Dev't Tools	0	None
2010-03-23	Tax Credits and Criminals: Corporate Responsibility Bills	0	None
2010-03-22	League Members Testify on Road Funding Needs	2	5
2010-03-21	Ray LaHood's Table Top Speech	3	4.5
2010-03-21	Federal Job Training Grants Available	2	3.5
2010-03-21	National Broadband Plan Released--Good News For Locals	0	3
2010-03-21	Feds propose funding for local governments	0	None
2010-03-18	Revenue Sharing Victory, House Committee Increases Funding!	0	5
2010-03-18	Fire protection grant funding maintained by House committee	0	None
2010-03-17	Revenue Sharing Cuts Defeated!	1	5
2010-03-17	Legislative Proposal Recognizes Economic Development Benefits of Transit	0	5
2010-03-17	Fire protection grants remain funded in House subcommittee budget	0	5
2010-03-17	$10 Million in Revenue Sharing Cuts Opposed in Committee Today	1	5
2010-03-17	Senate continues health care discussions	0	None
2010-03-16	House Passes Local Fiscal Flexibility Bills	0	None
2010-03-15	House to Consider Local Fiscal Flexibility Bills	0	None
2010-03-15	Hamtramck Mayor and League To Testify Against Revenue Sharing Cuts	0	None
2010-03-15	Warm Up for Capital Conference with Essential Skills Workshop	0	None
2010-03-15	Michigan Municipal League Board President to Blog from D.C. Conference	0	None
2010-03-12	Legislative Committee Hears from Local Road Agencies	0	5
2010-03-12	New Grant Opportunity for Pedestrian & Bicycle Accessibility	0	5
2010-03-10	Livable Communities Act introduced	3	5
2010-03-10	Public meetings on offshore wind energy development	0	4
2010-03-09	House considers allowing communities to adopt green building codes	1	5
2010-03-09	House General Government Committee Takes up Revenue Sharing Budget	0	None
2010-03-08	Capital Conference Hosts “Off the Record” with Tim Skubick, Early Bird Ends March 15	0	None
2010-03-08	Michigan’s Housing and Community Development Fund Tax Check Off Now Available	0	None
2010-03-05	Get e-mail notification of League blog posts	0	2
2010-03-05	League testifies on Senate health care proposal	0	5
2010-03-05	Call Congress to stop federal interference in collective bargaining	0	5
2010-03-05	Online public notices a great reform for cities	0	5
2010-03-05	Federal transportation funding gets long-term extension	0	None
2010-03-05	More broadband funds coming to Michigan	0	None
2010-03-04	Road Funding Will Be Focus of Traverse City Hearing	0	5
2010-03-04	Port Communities Workshop at Capital Conference, April 13-14	0	5
2010-03-03	Communities Fight Back Against Asian Carp	0	5
2010-03-03	Road Maintenance Workshop Registration Details Announced	0	4.5
2010-03-02	Deadlines extended for broadband funding applications	0	5
2010-03-02	Michigan Main Street Applications Due This Friday!	0	5
2010-02-28	Census tools for local officials	0	4.5
2010-02-28	Federal transportation funding suspended	0	1
2010-02-26	Special Session on Reforming Public Act 312 at Capital Conference, April 13-14	0	5
2010-02-26	Michigan State Police looking to match federal 9-1-1 grant	0	5
2010-02-25	Complete Streets Grant Money Available	0	5
2010-02-25	Officials from More than 150 Communities to Drive MML’s Legislative Efforts	0	5
2010-02-24	Michigan Municipal League Testifies on Transportation Budget Before House Committee	0	5
2010-02-22	TIGER grants announced	0	3
2010-02-22	Health care meeting to be televised	0	None
2010-02-22	Reconnecting America President to Keynote Capital Conference	0	None
2010-02-19	House Takes Transportation Budget on the Road	0	None
2010-02-19	Asian Carp Hearing Planned	0	None
2010-02-19	Online public notice bills introduced	2	4
2010-02-18	Online Petition for Road Funding	0	None
2010-02-18	League and Inkster Join Governor and Rep. Constan for Bill Signing	0	5
2010-02-18	League-Supported Brownfield Bill Passes Committee	0	5
2010-02-16	Legislation to be introduced to allow public notices online	0	5
2010-02-15	Local Bridge Program Looking For Applicants	0	5
2010-02-15	New Road Workshop Scheduled	0	4.5
2010-02-14	Rights-of-way threat at Federal Communications Commission	0	4.5
2010-02-14	Broadband funding applications now available	0	None
2010-02-14	Scaled-back jobs package introduced in Senate	0	None
2010-02-12	Michigan Municipal League Hosts Two Events on City Revitalization	0	None
2010-02-12	Telling Your Story: Foreclosure and Impacts on Your Community	0	None
2010-02-11	PA 312 continues to hamstring communities	0	3.7
2010-02-11	Governor proposes flat revenue sharing for FY 2011 budget	1	None
2010-02-10	Senate passes watered down reform bills	0	None
2010-02-10	League Joins Foreclosure Task Force; Help Fight Foreclosure Rescue Scams	0	None
2010-02-10	Senate Expected to Vote on Hollow Reform Bills Today	0	1
2010-02-09	Walkability Expert Dan Burden Visits Lapeer; Signup Now for Friday Workshop	0	None
2010-02-09	Senate committee reports PA 312 and Urban Cooperation Act bills	0	None
2010-02-08	Behind the Scenes with the League's Board of Trustees	0	None
2010-02-08	Federal budget good for communities	0	None
2010-02-05	Tax Reform - A Hot Topic at Capital Conference, April 13-14	0	5
2010-02-05	MDOT Program Updates	0	4
2010-02-04	2010 State of the State: An Economic Development Perspective	0	5
2010-02-03	Unions testify at second PA 312 hearing	0	1.5
2010-02-02	Road Stimulus, Part II?	0	5
2010-02-02	Is there video competition in your community?	0	4.7
2010-01-29	Senate Majority Leader Presents Reform Plan to Michigan Municipal League Board	1	3
2010-01-28	MPSC champions local control	0	None
2010-01-28	Feds award high-speed rail money	1	4
2010-01-28	Transportation Funding Hits a Pothole	0	4
2010-01-27	Communities make a point at PA 312 and Urban Cooperation Act hearing	0	None
2010-01-27	Broadband funding and workshop information	0	None
2010-01-26	Locals awarded energy grants	0	5
2010-01-26	State Road Funding Debate Makes Its Way To The Starting Gate	0	None
2010-01-26	PA 312 and Urban Cooperation Act hearing tomorrow morning at 8:30!	0	5
2010-01-25	The League Debuts Monthly Radio Show Jan. 27 @ 7 pm on News/Talk 760 WJR	0	5
2010-01-25	Liquor License Report – More Information	0	None
2010-01-24	Broadband awards announced	0	None
2010-01-22	Urban Cooperation Act bills introduced	1	None
2010-01-21	Bills To Provide Local Fiscal Flexibility Pass House Committee Unanimously!	1	None
2010-01-21	Census coordination and snowbird information	0	None
2010-01-20	Senate introduces PA 312 reform	0	None
2010-01-19	$250 Million Great Lakes Restoration Grant Deadline Approaching	0	None
2010-01-19	Senate Republicans announce "Year of the Reform"	0	None
2010-01-19	Road Project Workshop Scheduled for Municipal Engineers	0	None
2010-01-19	Round 2 broadband funding availability announced	0	None
2010-01-18	Michigan receives $223 million to rebuild neighborhoods	0	5
2010-01-15	Broadband and Census workshops offered	0	None
2010-01-13	Federal transportation policy shift begins	0	None
2010-01-13	Governor Announces New Department Head	0	None
2010-01-11	Want to install LEDs? The MPSC wants to help you save money for it!	0	5
2010-01-11	Revenue Estimating Conference Numbers Released	0	None
2010-01-11	Presentation at Revenue Estimating Conference is Telling	0	None
2010-01-08	Broadband applicants now have on-line tool	0	None
2010-01-08	State health care reform debate continues into the new year	0	None
2010-01-07	Recovery Act guidance released	0	None
2010-01-07	Commission on Mandates Releases Final Report	0	None
2010-01-07	Energy assistance for residents	0	None
2010-01-05	Governor Signs Mobile Home Rentals Inspection Law	0	None
2010-01-05	Seeking Nominations for 2010 Clerk of the Year Award	0	None
2010-01-05	Legislature Returning Jan 13, 2010	0	None
2010-01-05	Capital Conference: Register Online Jan. 13 for Early Bird Rate!	0	None
2009-12-23	Environmental Issues Year-End Update	0	None
2009-12-21	Mandate bill remains in House	0	None
2009-12-21	Last LINK until the New Year	0	None
2009-12-21	See you in 2010, Legislature!	0	None
2009-12-20	Locals urged to add their voice to petition against FCC cell tower ruling	0	None
2009-12-18	Officals To Be Able To Serve on Local Boards	1	None
2009-12-18	Michigan project receives broadband funding	0	5
2009-12-17	Locals Can Now Inspect Mobile Home Rentals	1	5
2009-12-17	MML secures amendment to try and protect future revenue sharing	0	5
2009-12-16	Federal jobs bill includes infrastructure funding, no match requirement	1	None
2009-12-16	Congress passes 2010 funding key programs; Michigan nets funding for 150 projects.	0	None
2009-12-15	No more unfunded mandates!	0	None
2009-12-15	Bills to Allow Local Bonding for Other Post Employment Benefits up in Senate Committee	0	None
2009-12-15	Action on Municipal Fiscal Flexibility Package on Hold	0	None
2009-12-15	Last Week of Legislative Session	0	None
2009-12-15	Next Michigan/Transportation Economic Dev't Tools Pass House	0	None
2009-12-15	House considers zoning preemption	1	None
2009-12-15	League to Congressional Delegation - Invest in Communities	0	None
2009-12-15	Feds pass budget, Michigan nets $197 million in projects	0	None
2009-12-11	PA 312 generates positive press	0	None
2009-12-10	Free audioconference on impact of health care reform on ciites	0	None
2009-12-09	House considers allowing voters to register online	0	4.5
2009-12-09	President announces new jobs initiative	0	5
2009-12-08	Press conference highlights importance of PA 312 reform	0	5
2009-12-08	MML to Testify on Bills to Give Locals Fiscal Flexibility	0	None
2009-12-08	Committee Meeting Scheduled for Diesel Tax Increase	0	None
2009-12-07	PA 312 press conference on Tuesday	0	None
2009-12-02	Governor Issues Revisions to DNR/DEQ Consolidation Order	0	None
2009-12-02	USDOT puts money where its mouth is.	0	None
2009-12-01	MDOT Seeking Public Comment on 5-Year Plan	0	None
2009-11-30	Speaker's office seeks info for health care legislation	0	None
2009-11-25	League working with NATOA to file response to cell-tower citing ruling; workshops scheduled	0	None
2009-11-23	Senate Begins Brownfield Revisions Workgroup	0	None
2009-11-23	Firefighter grants available	0	None
2009-11-23	EPA grant funding available	0	None
2009-11-20	News Items from MDOT	0	None
2009-11-20	Transit Bills Get Committee Hearing in House	0	None
2009-11-20	New Transportation Asset Management Council Website	0	None
2009-11-19	House Committee passes driver's responsibility bills	1	None
2009-11-18	FCC sets cell-tower siting time limits	0	None
2009-11-18	The League, Business and Education Leaders Debate Budget Overhaul	0	5
2009-11-18	NATOA needs your help	0	None
2009-11-16	Economic Development Incentive Dollars to Stay in Michigan	0	None
2009-11-16	National League of Cities and Brookings webcast on fiscal conditions	0	None
2009-11-16	Congressional focus	0	None
2009-11-16	Broadband funding rounds combined, comments sought	0	None
2009-11-13	Trash Tax Debate Continues	1	None
2009-11-10	Local Officials Will Be Able to Serve on Authorities and Boards	0	None
2009-11-10	Funding extended for MPSC in video franchising law	0	None
2009-11-09	Road Conditions Worsen According to Report	0	1
2009-11-09	Federal transportation stalemate continues	1	None
2009-11-09	Funding sought for neighborhood revitalization	0	None
2009-11-09	National League of Cities Annual Convention	0	None
2009-11-09	Aerotropolis/Next Michigan Core Community Tool Expansion Bills Move with Subs	0	None
2009-11-06	$55 Million Revenue Sharing Restoration Rejected By Senate	0	None
2009-11-06	Brownfield Cleanup Program Redesign Summary of Changes Released	0	None
2009-11-05	Putting Michigan's Fiscal House In Order	0	None
2009-11-05	Michigan Community Development Association Conference	0	None
2009-11-04	The status of video competition	0	None
2009-11-04	What do baby boomers want?	0	None
2009-11-03	Debate continues over yard waste in landfills	0	None
2009-11-02	FCC to rule on wireless tower siting	0	None
2009-11-02	Governor Signs FY 2009-10 General Government Budget, Promises to Fight for Public Safety	0	None
2009-10-30	Just in time for Halloween - The Return of the Trash Tax!	0	None
2009-10-29	Effectiveness of Brownfield Credits (Don't Reduce the Credit!)	0	5
2009-10-29	Webinar on Energy Block Grants	0	4
2009-10-28	Mobile Home Rental Inspections Bill Passes House of Reps 100-7	0	None
2009-10-28	Natural Gas Fleet Vehicle Workshop	0	None
2009-10-27	Bill to Allow Locals the Ability to Bond for OPEB Passes Committee	0	None
2009-10-27	General Government Budget Still Not Signed	0	None
2009-10-23	Locals predict more cuts are coming	0	None
2009-10-23	Gilmartin to speak at budget and tax forum	0	None
2009-10-23	League testifies on health care pooling	0	None
2009-10-23	House moves texting bills	0	None
2009-10-22	Mobile Home Rentals – Safety Inspection Bill	0	None
2009-10-22	Rally for Revenue Sharing: Chants Still Echo at the Capitol	0	5
2009-10-21	MI Digital Gov. Summit Presents Excellence in Tech Awards	0	None
2009-10-21	Michigan Public Policy Survey Coming	0	None
2009-10-21	Amtrak's Blue Water Line Celebrates 35th Anniversary	0	None
2009-10-20	State extends energy block grant application deadline. Villages now eligible!	0	5
2009-10-20	House begins discussion of yard waste bills	0	None
2009-10-19	H1N1 conference call for local officials	0	None
2009-10-16	Transportation Issues in the Spotlight	0	5
2009-10-16	Safety First – Rally for Revenue Sharing @ the State Capitol October 22	1	None
2009-10-15	Reading the fine print	0	None
2009-10-14	Federal PEG bill introduced	0	None
2009-10-13	New Brownfield Reprogramming Information Available!	0	None
2009-10-13	Join Us for Stimulus Dollars at Work in Michigan, a Public Policy Forum	0	None
2009-10-12	Governor Sends Strong Message: Protect Public Safety	0	5
2009-10-12	FCC to decide on cell towers and PEG	0	None
2009-10-12	Revenue Sharing, the Budget, and Where Commuitiies Stand...	0	None
2009-10-12	Port Cities Conference	0	None
2009-10-09	Senate Passes Own Revenue Plan	0	None
2009-10-08	Liquor License Hours Extension, $ to Revenue Sharing	0	None
2009-10-08	Northwest Michigan Road in Contention for Award	0	None
2009-10-08	Governor Combines DNR and DEQ	0	None
2009-10-07	Great places in Michigan	0	None
2009-10-07	Michigan Film Office seeking locations	0	None
2009-10-06	Failure to amend state laws hinders cooperation	0	None
2009-10-06	Recovery Act recipients need to register	0	None
2009-10-06	Collaborate and get paid, or don't collaborate and lose out	0	None
2009-10-06	Email Lawmakers on SB 245 Vote (Revenue Sharing)	0	None
2009-10-05	This Survey is a Must - Please Respond on Costs of Mandates by Oct. 12	0	None
2009-10-05	How much is your community being cut?	0	None
2009-10-02	Federal transportation extension games to continue	0	None
2009-10-02	LEAP Initiative grant opportunity	0	None
2009-10-02	Broadband stimulus changes coming	0	None
2009-10-01	Congrats! 35 MI. Communities to Receive Federal $ for Public Improvements	0	None
2009-09-28	We Love Bling - Legislative Link e-News Wins MSAE Diamond Award!	0	5
2009-09-27	Energy Block Grant Webinars	0	None
2009-09-23	Center for Michigan hosts corrections reform meeting	0	None
2009-09-21	Lansing/East Lansing get the word out on Revenue Sharing	0	None
2009-09-21	Broadband Projects Call to Action	0	None
2009-09-20	Michigan awarded $19.5 million for energy efficiency projects.	1	None
2009-09-18	MDOT Plan for Redistributing Bid Savings on ARRA Local Road Projects	0	None
2009-09-18	Fate of Revenue Sharing Still Unknown	0	None
2009-09-16	Supreme Court Rules on Water Rate Case	0	None
2009-09-15	Revenue Sharing Fate Still Unknown	0	None
2009-09-11	Crain's Detroit House Party showcases the D	0	5
2009-09-11	Taylor hosts PA 312 meeting	0	None
2009-09-11	League working in Lansing to save communities	0	4
2009-09-10	Countdown to Chaos -Version 2009	0	None
2009-09-10	1000 Fix "Our Roads Calls" to be made to Legislative Offices	0	None
2009-09-10	PA 312 bill online	0	None
2009-09-10	Small commercial wind webinar	0	None
2009-09-09	Flag Honors Reminder	0	None
2009-09-09	Brownfield Program Workgroup Update!	0	None
2009-09-09	Center for Michigan holds PA 312 meeting	0	None
2009-09-09	Speaker holds second hearing on health care reform	0	None
2009-09-07	Recovery Act funding in Michigan	1	None
2009-09-04	National report on city fiscal conditions	0	None
2009-09-04	Hazard Mitigation funds available	0	None
2009-09-04	Congress back in session	0	None
2009-09-04	Ready Kids, Ready Communities technical assistance	0	None
2009-09-04	Ready to be counted?	0	None
2009-09-03	House holds hearing on Speaker's health care plan	0	None
2009-09-03	League-Requested Economic Development Tools Legislation Introduced	0	None
2009-09-02	PA 312 bill introduced	0	None
2009-09-02	League VP responds to cable articles	0	5
2009-08-28	Speaker releases bill draft of health care plan	0	1
2009-08-28	Water quality improvement grants are available	0	None
2009-08-28	METRO Act permits	0	None
2009-08-27	Michigan Clean Transportation Awards	0	None
2009-08-27	Energy Office Training Series: Performance Contracts	0	None
2009-08-26	Making communities more walking and biker friendly	0	5
2009-08-26	Special Delivery to Legislators: History Channel's "The Crumbling of America” Featuring Michigan Roads	0	None
2009-08-25	Environment and energy "Epprentice" experience	0	None
2009-08-24	Cable competition falls short	1	None
2009-08-24	Green building seminar for municipalities	0	None
2009-08-21	Brownfield Reprogramming Workgroup Meeting Set and Documents Provided	0	None
2009-08-21	Bill to Help Communities Collect $ on Overdue Parking Tickets Considered	0	None
2009-08-19	Transit/Transportation Tax Increment Financing and Opt-Out Hearings in House	0	5
2009-08-18	Our Video Interview with Freshman State Rep. Bolger	0	None
2009-08-17	Tomorrow: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Opt-Outs for Counties, Libraries, Community Colleges on Agenda for House Committees!	0	None
2009-08-17	Our Video Interview with Freshman Rep. Ellen Cogen Lipton (D-27)	0	None
2009-08-14	NLC Congress of Cities In November	0	None
2009-08-14	Drinking Water Security Act	0	None
2009-08-14	Congress in Recess	0	None
2009-08-14	Renewable Energy Funding Opportunties	0	None
2009-08-13	Broadband Funding Application Deadline Extended	0	None
2009-08-13	Sustainable Communities Program Funding Available	0	None
2009-08-12	League asked to respond to Speaker's health care proposal	0	None
2009-08-12	Fall Flu Season Preparedness	0	None
2009-08-11	No voting in the legislature this week	0	5
2009-08-11	FOIA workgroup	0	None
2009-08-04	Brownfield Program Law Workgroups for Reprogramming by MDEQ	1	None
2009-08-03	Federal Highway Trust Fund fix	0	None
2009-08-03	Video: Meet Freshman State Rep. Tim Bledsoe	0	None
2009-08-03	Red Flag rules delayed, again.	0	None
2009-08-03	COPS awards announced	0	None
2009-07-31	Concerned About Meeting Matching Requirements?	1	None
2009-07-30	PA 312 workgroup take 2	0	None
2009-07-28	Lights on Barrels in Construction Zones to be Suspended	0	None
2009-07-23	League Urged Legislative Committee to Reform Tax Structure so it Works for Communities, Not Against Them	0	None
2009-07-23	Submit a Letter on Transportation Funding	0	None
2009-07-23	Majority Leader backs Speaker's health care plan	0	None
2009-07-23	Michigan Democratic Party talks ballot proposals	0	None
2009-07-23	House Republicans propose budget plan	0	None
2009-07-22	Small Community Air Service Grants available	0	None
2009-07-22	Sprinklers in New Homes	0	None
2009-07-20	YouTube Videos Highlight Effects of Road Conditions	0	None
2009-07-20	League Stars on House TV – Webcast Live July 22 @ 9 am	0	None
2009-07-19	$41 million in public safety grants awarded	0	5
2009-07-19	Federal transportation debate intensifies	0	None
2009-07-19	Summer 2009 Places Photo Contest	0	None
2009-07-16	PA 312 workgroup	0	5
2009-07-15	Speaker unveils health insurance plan	0	1
2009-07-15	In PA 312 negotiations right now?	0	3
2009-07-14	Michigan Communities list as best places to live	0	5
2009-07-13	Executive Order abolishes Department	0	None
2009-07-10	National Summit on Your City's Families	0	3
2009-07-10	Recovery Fund Webinars Announced	0	4
2009-07-10	Toll Free Number Available to Call Legislators on Road Funding	0	None
2009-07-09	PA 312 workgroup	0	None
2009-07-08	Children’s Health Insurance Program Funding Now Available	0	None
2009-07-08	U.P. Trans. Asset Mgnt. Conference--Save the Date	0	None
2009-07-07	1,000 nights -- what is happening in your community?	0	5
2009-07-06	Transportation Reauthorization	0	None
2009-07-06	Broadband Funds Available	0	None
2009-07-06	Energy Block Grant Workshops Scheduled	0	None
2009-07-02	Federal Funding for Energy Efficient Streetlights	0	None
2009-06-30	Distintctive Destinations	0	5
2009-06-29	Walkability Audit Participation Offered	0	None
2009-06-26	Energy Grant Application Deadline Extended	0	4
2009-06-26	Full House Supports Locals and Restores $85 Million!	0	5
2009-06-26	Climate change bill passes House	0	3
2009-06-25	Prison Closures and Impact on Communities	0	5
2009-06-24	Revenue Sharing Dollars Redirected to Tourism	0	1
2009-06-24	Stimulus Reporting Requirements	0	4
2009-06-23	Weekly Revenue Sharing Email Challenge	0	5
2009-06-23	Call State Reps Now on Revenue Sharing Cut	0	2
2009-06-23	Michigan to receive $32 million for energy projects	0	5
2009-06-19	Join Us for a Press Conference: Tell Lawmakers "No More Revenue Sharing Cuts!"	0	5
2009-06-19	Red Flag Rules Delayed	0	3.3
2009-06-19	Sustainable Communities Partnership	0	4.7
2009-06-19	Federal Announcments on Transportation Reauthorization	0	3.3
2009-06-18	Billboard Legislation Moves	0	4
2009-06-17	FREE Educational Seminars Offered for Planning and Watershed Management	0	4
2009-06-16	Hire Michigan First Bills Pass House Committee	0	None
2009-06-16	Mobile Home Rental Inspections Pass Committee	0	None
2009-06-16	Senate votes to cut revenue sharing	0	None
2009-06-15	Seeking Downtowns Conference Award Nominations	0	None
2009-06-14	Bond Program Will Assist Project Financing	0	4
2009-06-11	Bill that Cuts Local Transportation Funding Passes Senate	0	None
2009-06-11	Entrepreneurial Cities Index	0	5
2009-06-11	Recovery Act Program Helps Write Down Bond Interest	0	None
2009-06-11	Recovery Funds Available for Local Govt, Non-Profit Partnerships	0	None
2009-06-09	Pushing for Locals at House Transportation	0	3
2009-06-09	ARRA Risk Management Policy Released	0	3
2009-06-09	$90 Million Cut to Revenue Sharing Proposed by House	0	1
2009-06-09	Transportation Funding Needs Your Help	0	3
2009-06-08	Register Now for the State of MI Public Purchasing Conference	0	5
2009-06-08	Nominate Your Downtown for a MI Downtown Conference Award	0	5
2009-06-08	Byrne Justice Grant Deadline Extended	1	4
2009-06-08	COPS Funding Update	0	3
2009-06-08	Energy Project Webcast	0	4
2009-06-08	HUD Recovery Program Webcasts	0	2
2009-06-08	FEMA Recovery Act Programs	0	4
2009-06-02	Regularly employed	0	4.7
2009-06-02	Fighting For Locals to Inspect Mobile Homes!	1	5
2009-05-28	ARRA Reporting Requirments	0	4.3
2009-05-28	Extra Transportation Stimulus Letting Dates Announced	0	3.7
2009-05-28	SAVE THE DATE - ASHTO Mississippi Valley Conference - 7/15/09 in Grand Rapids	0	3
2009-05-26	You've Got the Power	0	5
2009-05-22	Foreclosure Bills Signed into Law	0	3
2009-05-22	Testifying at House Transportation	0	4
2009-05-21	Reforming health care	0	5
2009-05-20	Transportation Dollars Could Double!!!	0	5
2009-05-18	TIGER Grants Now Available	0	3.5
2009-05-15	TF2 Funding Package - ACT NOW!!!	0	5
2009-05-14	Good Work In DC	0	5
2009-05-14	It's time to enter the 21st centruy	0	5
2009-05-14	Need more proof?	0	5
2009-05-13	Foreclosure Prevention Bills Almost Law!	0	3
2009-05-08	Rough Roads Costing Michigan	0	5
2009-05-06	Hire Michigan First Bills Move to Full Senate	0	1
2009-05-05	What's up with fire authorities?	0	2.7
2009-04-30	Transportation Funding Legislation - The Next Chapter	0	4.8
2009-04-29	Publishing online	0	5
2009-04-29	Testifying Before House Transportation Appropriations	0	4.5
2009-04-23	Keg Tagging and Registration	0	None
2009-04-22	Who needs a reason?	0	5
2009-04-17	MITA Construction Ads for Municipalities	0	None
2009-04-14	Risk Managing the Stimulus Projects	0	4
2009-04-09	Transportation Enhancement Grants Announced	0	5
2009-04-03	Foreclosure Bills Take Next Steps	0	4
2009-04-02	U.P. Asset Management Conference Postponed	0	None
2009-04-02	And we're off to the Senate	0	5
2009-04-01	Cancer presumption passes committee	0	2
2009-03-26	2009 Michigan Asset Management Conference	0	5
2009-03-25	How has PA 312 affected your community?	0	4.5
2009-03-24	Busy times for Transportation Stimulus & Transportation budgets	1	4.7
2009-03-24	Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funds Now Available	0	None
2009-03-18	Testimony on cancer presumption	0	5
2009-03-18	Cable dispute resolution bill passes the House (take 2)	0	None
2009-03-18	NOAA Habitat Restoration Applications Due 4/6/09	0	None
2009-03-17	When the Governor Says "Stimulus" You Go A Runnin'	0	None
2009-03-13	MDOT Looking for Comments on Stimulus projects	0	None
2009-03-13	DEQ Releases Draft Stimulus	0	None
2009-03-12	Cable bill passes Senate	0	None
2009-03-11	Local Officials Can Serve on TIF Boards without Incompatibility of Offices Worries	0	2.5
2009-03-09	Local Bridge Project Applications Available	0	None
2009-03-05	Foreclosures Costs to Municipalities	0	5
2009-03-05	Cable dispute resolution bill passes the House	0	5
2009-03-04	Federal Stimulus - The Water and Sewer Part	0	5
2009-02-27	New Markets Dollars to Redevelop Michigan Communities	0	4
2009-02-27	Disappointed with cable?	0	5
2009-02-26	Score one for the good guys	0	5
2009-02-25	Cost Effective Use of Preventive Maintenance Treatments in MI	0	None
2009-02-25	Drinking Water Project & the Federal Stimuls Package (ARRA)	0	5
2009-02-20	White House Office on Urban Affairs	0	3
2009-02-20	More about cable dispute resolution	0	None
2009-02-20	American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)	0	None
2009-02-19	Transportation Appropriations & Federal Stimulus	0	None
2009-02-18	Strong Communities and Economic Developers	0	None
2009-02-17	Groundhog Day?	0	None
2009-02-12	Senate Hearing on Cable Bill	0	None
2009-02-12	Prosperity Agenda - The Transportation Piece	0	None

Municipal Finance (171)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
2012-01-31	Two Bills to Retain Property Tax Cap in Tax Policy Wednesday	0	None
2012-01-31	Bill to Exempt New Homes from Taxes up in House Committee	0	None
2012-01-27	Community Development Block grant allocations announced	0	None
2012-01-26	Michigan Public Policy Survey Shows Concerns with Economic Vitality Incentive Program	0	None
2012-01-23	EVIP Grants awarded	0	None
2012-01-18	Michigan Municipal League CEO Dan Gilmartin Talks with Paul W. Smith on WJR	0	None
2011-12-16	Legislature Passes Bill to Expand Charter Schools - League Succeeds in Amendment	0	None
2011-12-16	Legislature Passes Deadline Tweak to EVIP/Revenue Sharing Program	0	None
2011-11-21	Repeal of 3 percent withholding rule complete	0	None
2011-11-21	Deficit Supercommittee fails to reach agreement	0	None
2011-11-18	Personal Property Tax Reform Now a 2012 Issue	0	5
2011-11-14	Members urged to pass resolution on deficit reduction	0	None
2011-11-14	Bills to Prorate Principal Residence Exemption in Workgroup Stage	0	None
2011-11-14	Bill to Expand Charter Schools also Exempts Property Taxes	0	None
2011-10-31	Senate Panel Takes Tesitmony on new EVIP/revenue sharing program	0	None
2011-10-26	Governor Snyder's Transportation Message Puts Michigan on Path to Prosperity	0	None
2011-10-26	Please Share Your PA 152 Resolutions with Michigan Municipal League	0	None
2011-10-20	Have Issues with EVIP? Here's Your Chance!	0	None
2011-10-19	Foreclosures and Neighborhood Stabilization	0	5
2011-10-18	Michigan property values subject of new report	0	5
2011-10-10	Health care costs subject of national study	0	None
2011-10-10	Consolidation report issued by Citizens Research Council	0	None
2011-09-28	Report reveals city fiscal conditions across the country	0	None
2011-09-27	Asset Management Conference Taking Place Next Month in Escanaba	0	None
2011-09-15	House Committee Passes Bill to Fix Taxable Value Inequity (known as WPW)	0	None
2011-09-12	League CEO Dan Gilmartin is Keynote Speaker at Annual Citizens Research Council Meeting Friday in Detroit	0	5
2011-09-09	Firefighter Comment Heartfelt During Press Conference on Personal Property Tax Issue	0	None
2011-09-06	Michigan Municipal League, Other Organizations to Have Press Conference on Personal Property Tax Issue Thursday	0	None
2011-08-19	EVIP grants available for cooperative efforts	0	None
2011-08-02	Official Treasury certification for EVIP/Revenue sharing released	0	None
2011-07-29	Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Talks With MLGMA Members in St. Joseph	0	None
2011-07-20	Governor Signs PA 312 Reforms	0	4
2011-07-18	Economic Vitality Incentive Program Citizens Guide and Dashboard Requirements	0	None
2011-07-01	$33 Million Revenue Sharing Increase for 2010-11 Passes Legislature	0	None
2011-06-06	Bills Dealing with One Time Tax Collection Up in Senate Finance Committee	0	5
2011-06-06	Bill to Fix Assessing Inequity has Hearing in House Wednesday	0	None
2011-06-03	More Information on Revenue Sharing/EVIP Expected Soon	0	5
2011-05-27	Questions on the New Revenue Sharing Program?	0	None
2011-05-26	Bill to Assist in Recouping Parking Citation Dollars Passes Senate	0	None
2011-05-26	New Revenue Sharing Program Set for Michigan Communities	0	None
2011-05-19	Revenue Sharing and Brownfield/Historic Money Score Victories in Final Budget Deal!!!	0	None
2011-05-19	Revenue Sharing, Brownfield, Transportation Funding Decisions Delayed!	0	None
2011-05-17	Second Hearing on Bills to Create Revolving Loan Fund Thursday in Lansing	0	None
2011-05-10	Bills to Provide Bond Payment Relief to Some Select Townships Gets Hearing	0	None
2011-05-04	Revenue Sharing, Brownfield, Transportation Funding, Fire Protection Grants Cut as House Passes Omnibus Budget	0	None
2011-04-21	Senate Appropriations Committee Passes Their Revenue Sharing Plan	0	None
2011-04-18	Senate Introduces One Time Tax Collection Legislation	0	None
2011-04-18	Senate to Tackle Revenue Sharing Tuesday	0	None
2011-04-14	House Committee Passes Specific Language to Replace and Reduce Statutory Revenue Sharing	0	None
2011-04-12	House to Roll Out Revenue Sharing Plan on Wednesday	0	None
2011-04-04	League and Members Testify on Revenue Sharing	0	None
2011-03-29	House Subcommittee to Hold Another Hearing on Revenue Sharing	0	None
2011-03-25	Michigan Municipal Officials Learn About Running Successful Millage Campaigns	0	None
2011-03-21	Infrastructure financing legislation introduced	0	None
2011-03-11	League Testifies in Senate Subcommittee on Revenue Sharing	0	None
2011-03-08	Senate Subcommittee Takes Testimony on Revenue Sharing	0	None
2011-03-08	Brownfield and Historic Credits Left Out of New Business Tax - Hearing This Week!	0	None
2011-03-03	Senate Education Committee Passes Emergency Management Bills	0	None
2011-03-01	League Testifies on Revenue Sharing in House on Wednesday	1	None
2011-02-18	Michigan Municipal League Calls Members to Action Over Gov. Snyder's Budget Plan	0	None
2011-02-16	League's Anthony Minghine to Do Live Chat on Mlive.com Reacting to Governor Rick Snyder's Budget Proposal	0	None
2011-02-15	Budget A-Bomb to be Dropped on Thursday	1	None
2011-02-15	Senate Commiitee Postpones additional Hearings on PPT elimination	0	None
2011-02-11	Sample Resolution on SB 34 - Personal Property Tax Elimination Bill	0	None
2011-02-10	League and Michigan Mayors Fight Personal Property Tax Elimination	0	5
2011-02-08	Survey of local officials on local government employee compensation	0	2
2011-02-06	Governor Snyder releases state finance report	0	None
2011-02-06	Public/Private sector compensation studies released	0	None
2011-02-04	Revenue Sharing Pitched to State Budget Director John Nixon by League Staff	0	2
2011-02-04	Personal Property Tax Elimination Hearing on Wednesday	0	None
2011-02-04	Farmington Hills City Manager Steve Brock is Named 2011 President of Michigan Local Government Management Association	0	None
2011-01-28	Michigan Municipal League on MGTV and WKAR Public Television, Internet	0	None
2011-01-26	Michigan Municipal League Proposes Reforms, Efficiencies to Help State, Local Governments	0	None
2011-01-14	Revenue Estimating Conference Pegs FY 2012 budget hole at $1.8 Billion	0	None
2011-01-14	Three Past League Presidents Now Serve in Michigan House of Representatives	0	None
2011-01-05	Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero says he'll stand with League to urge no revenue sharing cuts	1	5
2011-01-04	Governor Vetoes SB 77 At Request of League!	0	None
2010-12-13	League Requests Veto on SB 77 which impacts Principal Residence Exemptions	0	None
2010-11-04	League Testifies on Municipal Bond Refinancing Package	0	None
2010-11-02	Hearing on Municipal Bond Refinancing Bills on Thursday	0	None
2010-10-14	Wayne State University to feature lecture on fiscal stress	0	None
2010-10-13	State sees additional revenues - what to do?	0	None
2010-09-28	No Cuts to Revenue Sharing for FY 2011 State Budget	1	None
2010-08-26	Revenue Sharing Cuts Likely Averted	1	None
2010-08-20	Senate Finance Committee Passed bill on PRE Filing	0	None
2010-08-20	Governor's Budget Solution Spares Revenue Sharing	0	None
2010-08-12	U-M survey shows local governments struggle to provide services	0	None
2010-08-12	Center for Michigan election analysis shows overwhelming support for local services	0	None
2010-08-11	League's Summer Minnick Quoted in Gongwer Article About Local Government Funding	1	None
2010-07-29	Michigan Municipal League Convention Clock To Keep You on Time, Save You Money	0	None
2010-07-06	Mandatory collective bargaining language passes U.S. House	0	1
2010-06-24	Better City Managers Key to PA 312 Decisions???	2	1
2010-06-17	Michigan Media Reports on League's Fight Against Expansion of Public Act 312	0	4.5
2010-05-21	New Budget Figures Released at Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference	0	5
2010-05-19	Revenue Sharing 2010-11 Budget Headed to Conference Committee	1	4
2010-05-18	League CEO Dan Gilmartin Explains How Quality of Life Trumps Taxes	0	5
2010-05-12	Senate Begins Moving Transportation and Revenue Sharing Budgets	2	5
2010-05-12	Revenue sharing slashed by Senate Subcommittee	2	None
2010-05-03	House Committee Takes up Bills on Unfunded Mandates	0	4
2010-04-22	Revenue Sharing Teed Up in Senate: League President and Hamtramck Mayor Testify	1	None
2010-03-28	Health Care Reform - Impact on locals	0	4.5
2010-03-18	Revenue Sharing Victory, House Committee Increases Funding!	0	5
2010-03-17	Revenue Sharing Cuts Defeated!	1	5
2010-03-17	$10 Million in Revenue Sharing Cuts Opposed in Committee Today	1	5
2010-03-16	House Passes Local Fiscal Flexibility Bills	0	None
2010-03-15	House to Consider Local Fiscal Flexibility Bills	0	None
2010-03-15	Hamtramck Mayor and League To Testify Against Revenue Sharing Cuts	0	None
2010-03-09	House General Government Committee Takes up Revenue Sharing Budget	0	None
2010-02-25	Officials from More than 150 Communities to Drive MML’s Legislative Efforts	0	5
2010-02-11	Governor proposes flat revenue sharing for FY 2011 budget	1	None
2010-01-21	Bills To Provide Local Fiscal Flexibility Pass House Committee Unanimously!	1	None
2010-01-19	MML to Testify on Bills to Give Locals Fiscal Flexibility	1	None
2010-01-07	Commission on Mandates Releases Final Report	0	None
2009-12-17	MML secures amendment to try and protect future revenue sharing	0	5
2009-12-15	Bills to Allow Local Bonding for Other Post Employment Benefits up in Senate Committee	0	None
2009-12-15	Action on Municipal Fiscal Flexibility Package on Hold	0	None
2009-12-08	MML to Testify on Bills to Give Locals Fiscal Flexibility	0	None
2009-11-18	The League, Business and Education Leaders Debate Budget Overhaul	0	5
2009-11-16	National League of Cities and Brookings webcast on fiscal conditions	0	None
2009-11-06	$55 Million Revenue Sharing Restoration Rejected By Senate	0	None
2009-11-05	Putting Michigan's Fiscal House In Order	0	None
2009-10-27	Bill to Allow Locals the Ability to Bond for OPEB Passes Committee	0	None
2009-10-27	General Government Budget Still Not Signed	0	None
2009-10-23	Locals predict more cuts are coming	0	None
2009-10-23	Gilmartin to speak at budget and tax forum	0	None
2009-10-23	House moves texting bills	0	None
2009-10-22	Rally for Revenue Sharing: Chants Still Echo at the Capitol	0	5
2009-10-16	Safety First – Rally for Revenue Sharing @ the State Capitol October 22	1	None
2009-10-12	Governor Sends Strong Message: Protect Public Safety	0	5
2009-10-12	Revenue Sharing, the Budget, and Where Commuitiies Stand...	0	None
2009-10-07	3 Down, 3 To Go: Bills to Restore FY '09 Revenue Sharing in the House	0	None
2009-10-06	House Tax Policy passes revenue increases	0	None
2009-10-06	Email Lawmakers on SB 245 Vote (Revenue Sharing)	0	None
2009-10-05	How much is your community being cut?	0	None
2009-09-30	Revenue Sharing Cuts Temporarily Defeated! Keep Your Calls Coming!	0	None
2009-09-30	Urge Reps. to Oppose 11.1 % Revenue Sharing Cut (Vote "NO" to SB 245)	0	None
2009-09-28	Budget break Monday; will we shut down?	0	None
2009-09-24	Fate of revenue sharing still unknown	0	None
2009-09-24	Hurry up and wait	0	None
2009-09-23	We live to fight another day	0	None
2009-09-23	9 days and counting	0	None
2009-09-22	Budget dominates Lansing this week	0	5
2009-09-21	Lansing/East Lansing get the word out on Revenue Sharing	0	None
2009-09-18	Fate of Revenue Sharing Still Unknown	0	None
2009-09-17	Urge Your State Reps. to Oppose Target Budget Agreement that Cuts Revenue Sharing by $163M	0	None
2009-09-15	Revenue Sharing Fate Still Unknown	0	None
2009-09-02	No Cuts to Cities in the Past Five Years?	0	5
2009-08-28	Legislature Seeks Costs of State Mandates - Local Units Asked to Take Short Online Survey by Oct. 1	1	None
2009-07-23	League Urged Legislative Committee to Reform Tax Structure so it Works for Communities, Not Against Them	0	None
2009-07-23	House Republicans propose budget plan	0	None
2009-07-21	Ask Lawmakers: What kind of Michigan do we want?	0	None
2009-07-20	League Stars on House TV – Webcast Live July 22 @ 9 am	0	None
2009-06-26	Full House Supports Locals and Restores $85 Million!	0	5
2009-06-24	House Appropriations Committee Restores most of Revenue Sharing Cuts!!	0	5
2009-06-24	Revenue Sharing Dollars Redirected to Tourism	0	1
2009-06-23	Call State Reps Now on Revenue Sharing Cut	0	2
2009-06-19	Join Us for a Press Conference: Tell Lawmakers "No More Revenue Sharing Cuts!"	0	5
2009-06-18	Senate Committee Hears About Business Tax Incentives	0	5
2009-06-16	WPW Fix Passes House Floor	0	None
2009-06-16	Senate votes to cut revenue sharing	0	None
2009-06-15	Bond program not a substitute	0	5
2009-05-20	WPW Fix Passes House! - But I am Full of Irritation	0	4.5
2009-05-05	League Rocks a Press Conference, More Work Ahead	0	None
2009-05-04	Revenue Sharing Cuts	0	3
2009-04-01	$200 million off in two months???	0	None
2009-03-25	Revenue Sharing Amendment Adopted!!!	0	5
2009-03-20	Getting my Head Around Passage of SJR H	0	None
2009-03-13	Property Tax Politics	0	None
2009-03-11	Business Tax Burden Middle of the Pack	0	5
2009-02-18	House Tax Chair Rep. Ebli	0	None
2009-02-05	State of the State Makes Small Mention of Cities	0	5

Municipal Services (258)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
2012-02-01	Michigan Senate committee passes bill to reinstate two inch rule for sidewalk liability	0	None
2012-01-31	Legislation limiting local millage questions considered by Michigan House of Representatives	0	None
2012-01-31	Michigan House of Representatives committee passes legislation penalizing public employee strikes	0	None
2012-01-30	Michigan Senate to consider two inch rule for sidewalk liability (again)	0	None
2012-01-30	Michigan House of Representatives considers bills penalizing public employee strikes	0	None
2012-01-30	Michigan Municipal League Selects Six New Members to League Board of Trustees	0	5
2012-01-30	Firefighter hiring and retention grants available through FEMA	0	None
2012-01-26	Michigan Municipal League organizes information on Urban Cooperation Act changes	0	None
2012-01-25	Michigan Municipal League Leading Executive Searches in Wayland, Ypsilanti, Albion, Lincoln Park and Marquette County	0	None
2012-01-18	Michigan Municipal League CEO Dan Gilmartin Talks with Paul W. Smith on WJR	0	None
2011-12-19	Governor signs Urban Cooperation Act package	0	5
2011-12-14	PA 152 resolution information from Dept of Treasury	0	None
2011-12-13	Workers compensation changes head to Governor	0	None
2011-12-08	Domestic partner benefit bills head to Governor	0	5
2011-12-08	Workers compensation changes pass Senate	0	None
2011-12-07	Domestic partner benefit bills pass Senate	0	None
2011-12-01	Driver responsibilty fee bill protects fire protection grants	0	None
2011-11-29	Super drunk driving bills pass Senate committee	0	None
2011-11-21	Repeal of 3 percent withholding rule complete	0	None
2011-11-21	Deficit Supercommittee fails to reach agreement	0	None
2011-11-14	Members urged to pass resolution on deficit reduction	0	None
2011-11-10	Chambers consider fireworks bills	0	5
2011-11-08	New labor statutes and federal transit funding	0	None
2011-11-07	PERA bills heads to Governor	0	None
2011-11-03	Urban Cooperation Act bills go to Governor with employer, employee support	0	5
2011-11-03	Fireworks bill passes Senate committee	0	None
2011-11-03	Municipal Partnership Act passes	0	None
2011-11-03	Urban Cooperation bills pass the House	0	None
2011-11-02	Workers comp bill heads to Senate	0	None
2011-11-02	Urban Cooperation bills back to House	0	None
2011-10-27	House hears court reorganization bills	0	None
2011-10-27	Driver responsibility fee bill moves to House floor	0	None
2011-10-27	Workers comp changes head to House	0	None
2011-10-26	Please Share Your PA 152 Resolutions with Michigan Municipal League	0	None
2011-10-19	Foreclosures and Neighborhood Stabilization	0	5
2011-10-19	Health care coverage webinar	0	5
2011-10-12	Super drunk bills pass House	0	None
2011-10-10	Health care costs subject of national study	0	None
2011-10-10	Consolidation report issued by Citizens Research Council	0	None
2011-09-28	Committee hears bill on driver responsibility fees	0	None
2011-09-28	Michigan Shared Services Community goes live	0	None
2011-09-28	Hearing held on government competition bill	0	None
2011-09-27	Governor signs SB 7	0	None
2011-09-26	Driver responsibility fees face challenge in House committee	0	None
2011-09-26	Government competition bill to have hearing Tuesday	0	None
2011-09-22	"Super drunk" bills sail through committee	0	None
2011-09-14	Governor signs minimum staffing bills	0	None
2011-09-09	Firefighter Comment Heartfelt During Press Conference on Personal Property Tax Issue	0	None
2011-09-08	Super drunk fix introduced	0	None
2011-09-06	Michigan Municipal League, Other Organizations to Have Press Conference on Personal Property Tax Issue Thursday	0	None
2011-09-01	80/20 Healthcare "One Pager" Now Available	0	None
2011-08-25	Minimum staffing bills headed to Governor	0	None
2011-08-25	Hard cap, 80/20 heads to Governor's desk	0	None
2011-08-23	Conference committee approves hard cap and 80/20 legislation	0	None
2011-08-22	Hard cap and 80/20 conference committee tomorrow	0	None
2011-08-19	EVIP grants available for cooperative efforts	0	None
2011-08-19	Firefighter assistance grants available	0	None
2011-08-08	80/20 on top of legislature's to do list	0	None
2011-07-18	Economic Vitality Incentive Program Citizens Guide and Dashboard Requirements	0	None
2011-07-18	Elimination of COPS Program funding	0	None
2011-07-13	Reforms still on Senate floor - expecting concurrence in the fall	0	None
2011-07-01	Minimum staffing changes approved	0	3
2011-07-01	2 inch rule will wait until fall	0	3
2011-07-01	Municipal Partnership Act remains in House	0	4
2011-07-01	Chambers ping pong Urban Cooperation reform	0	2
2011-07-01	Health care reform passes - local governments can opt out!	0	None
2011-07-01	PERA bill passed by House	0	None
2011-06-30	PA 312 bill headed to Governor's desk	0	5
2011-06-28	Michigan House committee passes plethora of labor reform bills	0	5
2011-06-24	2 inch rule passes House	0	None
2011-06-24	Hard cap legislation passes House	0	None
2011-06-24	PA 312 reform passes House	0	5
2011-06-23	House committee passes PERA bill	0	None
2011-06-22	Minimum staffing bills pass Senate	0	4.5
2011-06-22	PERA bill passes Senate	0	5
2011-06-22	Municipal Partnership Act passes Senate	0	1.5
2011-06-22	Senate passes 2 inch rule legislation	0	5
2011-06-22	UCA and PERA amendments pass Senate committee	0	None
2011-06-22	Senate reports minimum staffing bills	0	None
2011-06-21	House looks at PERA change	0	None
2011-06-21	Hard cap legislation passes House committee	0	None
2011-06-21	Medical marijuana bills pass Senate committee	0	None
2011-06-20	PA 54 of 2011 freezes wages and benefits during negotiations	0	5
2011-06-16	2 inch rule bill passes House Committee	0	5
2011-06-16	House reviews minimum staffing requirements	0	None
2011-06-15	Urban Cooperation Act hearing held in Senate	0	None
2011-06-15	Homeland Security budget slashed	0	1
2011-06-14	Senate committee passes 2 inch rule fix	0	None
2011-06-14	Senate reports PA 312 bill	0	None
2011-06-14	House committee reports PA 312 reform	0	None
2011-06-08	Senate committee passes Municipal Partnership Act	0	None
2011-05-24	Budget saves fire protection grants	0	None
2011-05-24	House considers health care reforms	0	None
2011-05-18	Senate passes 80/20 health care premium sharing	0	4
2011-05-18	House holds PA 312 hearing	0	None
2011-05-17	PA 312 hearing Wednesday	0	None
2011-05-08	Michigan's census profile released	0	None
2011-05-08	COPS grant process now open	0	None
2011-05-05	Fireworks legislation passes House committee	0	None
2011-05-05	Senate considers Municipal Partnership Act	0	None
2011-04-20	Contact legislature to protect fire protection grants	0	None
2011-04-14	Fire protection grants cut in House DeLEG budget	0	None
2011-04-13	Senate committee reports health care premium bill	0	None
2011-03-31	TIme to tell your story!	0	5
2011-03-31	Forums to be held on Governor's budget proposal	0	None
2011-03-29	League resource page now available on governor's reform plan	0	None
2011-03-25	Michigan Municipal Officials Learn About Running Successful Millage Campaigns	0	None
2011-03-24	House passes Urban Cooperation Act reform	0	None
2011-03-17	Urban Cooperation Act reform passes House committee	0	None
2011-03-08	Senate holds two-inch rule hearing	0	None
2011-03-06	Infrastructure funding in jeopardy - Contact federal representatives now!	0	None
2011-02-25	House holds hearing on Urban Cooperation Act	0	None
2011-02-23	House hears testimony on repealing PA 312	0	None
2011-02-18	National Broadband Map released	0	None
2011-02-17	House to consider PA 312 repeal	0	None
2011-02-15	Shared service experiences	2	None
2011-02-04	Michigan Political Journalist Tim Skubick Talks with Local Government Managers	0	None
2011-01-26	Michigan Municipal League Proposes Reforms, Efficiencies to Help State, Local Governments	0	None
2011-01-07	Red Flag rules take effect with exemptions	0	None
2011-01-03	As health care provisions take effect, House Republicans vow repeal effort	0	None
2010-12-09	US Senate denies vote on collective bargaining	0	None
2010-11-30	Fireworks bill passes Senate committee	0	None
2010-11-30	Minimum hours for police officers bill passes House committee	0	None
2010-11-23	House to hold hearing on two inch rule bill	0	None
2010-11-23	Lame-Duck Congress and collective bargaining	0	None
2010-11-09	Two-inch rule bill passes the Senate	0	None
2010-11-08	Two-inch rule up on Tuesday's Senate calendar	0	None
2010-11-03	Senate committee unanimously reports two-inch rule bill	0	None
2010-11-01	Senate to hold hearing on two-inch rule bill	0	None
2010-10-19	Medical marihuana work group continues	1	None
2010-09-27	League working to get public works program restored	0	None
2010-09-20	Health care reform guidance	0	None
2010-09-13	State proposes covering local's LEIN payment in FY 2011	0	None
2010-09-08	Two-inch rule fix introduced	1	None
2010-08-31	League webinar delivers!	0	5
2010-08-26	Bills that would eliminate fire protection grants pulled from House agenda	1	None
2010-08-17	League working to get public works program restored	0	None
2010-08-08	Health care reform webcast now available on-line.	0	None
2010-07-29	Health care reform implementation - Live Webcast!	0	None
2010-07-26	Health Care Reform webinar - Save the Date!	1	None
2010-07-23	Senate rejects House supplemental and mandatory collective bargaining language	1	None
2010-07-12	MI Health Partnership now available	0	None
2010-07-07	Feds open early retiree reinsurance program	0	4
2010-07-06	Mandatory collective bargaining language passes U.S. House	0	1
2010-06-30	House Labor Committee passes more faux reform	1	5
2010-06-24	House approves expansion of PA 312	3	2
2010-06-23	House holds hearing on Urban Cooperation Act bills	0	1
2010-06-17	House does NOT vote on PA 312 expansion	1	5
2010-06-16	House reports bill to extend binding arbitration to county corrections	1	None
2010-06-16	House Labor Committee reports PA 312 bill	1	None
2010-06-15	Michigan Municipal League Members and Staff Continue to Talk About Local Government, State Policy Issues	0	None
2010-06-10	Contact Your Legislators - PA 312 and Urban Cooperation Act Hearing on Wednesday!	1	5
2010-06-10	Michigan Municipal League Members Learn How to Safely Use Social Media in Michigan Communities	0	5
2010-06-10	Elder-Friendly Communities Legislation Reviewed	0	5
2010-06-02	What does "regularly employed" mean?	1	5
2010-05-26	Discussion to expand binding arbitration to county corrections officers	0	5
2010-05-26	Senate committee passes resolution for 5% public employee pay cut	2	None
2010-05-25	Reid to force vote on federal "312" language. Call Levin and Stabenow to oppose	1	1
2010-05-18	Senate maintains fire protection grant funding	0	None
2010-05-14	Bills Introduced to Strip Communities of Control Over Speed Limits	1	1
2010-05-12	Fireworks Take First Step Towards Legalized Flight	2	None
2010-05-12	Michigan House Judiciary Takes Testimony On Online Public Notices	2	5
2010-05-05	Fireworks legislation moves to House floor	0	4
2010-05-03	House Committee Takes up Bills on Unfunded Mandates	0	4
2010-04-21	Online public notice bills could see May vote	0	5
2010-04-21	House committee looks at election efficiences	0	5
2010-04-21	Senate passes bills to move school elections	0	5
2010-04-20	Legislature bans texting while driving	0	1
2010-04-13	Stop feds from controlling collective bargaining	1	5
2010-03-31	Committee considers bill to eliminate traffic ticket quotas	1	2
2010-03-28	Health Care Reform - Impact on locals	0	4.5
2010-03-25	Senate votes to ban texting while driving	0	None
2010-03-18	Fire protection grant funding maintained by House committee	0	None
2010-03-17	Fire protection grants remain funded in House subcommittee budget	0	5
2010-03-17	Senate continues health care discussions	0	None
2010-03-09	House considers allowing communities to adopt green building codes	1	5
2010-03-05	League testifies on Senate health care proposal	0	5
2010-03-05	Call Congress to stop federal interference in collective bargaining	0	5
2010-02-26	Special Session on Reforming Public Act 312 at Capital Conference, April 13-14	0	5
2010-02-25	Officials from More than 150 Communities to Drive MML’s Legislative Efforts	0	5
2010-02-11	PA 312 continues to hamstring communities	0	3.7
2010-02-10	Senate passes watered down reform bills	0	None
2010-02-10	Senate Expected to Vote on Hollow Reform Bills Today	0	1
2010-02-09	Walkability Expert Dan Burden Visits Lapeer; Signup Now for Friday Workshop	0	None
2010-02-09	Senate committee reports PA 312 and Urban Cooperation Act bills	0	None
2010-02-03	Unions testify at second PA 312 hearing	0	1.5
2010-01-29	Senate Majority Leader Presents Reform Plan to Michigan Municipal League Board	1	3
2010-01-27	Communities make a point at PA 312 and Urban Cooperation Act hearing	0	None
2010-01-26	PA 312 and Urban Cooperation Act hearing tomorrow morning at 8:30!	0	5
2010-01-22	Urban Cooperation Act bills introduced	1	None
2010-01-20	Senate introduces PA 312 reform	0	None
2010-01-19	Senate Republicans announce "Year of the Reform"	0	None
2010-01-08	State health care reform debate continues into the new year	0	None
2009-12-21	Mandate bill remains in House	0	None
2009-12-15	No more unfunded mandates!	0	None
2009-12-11	PA 312 generates positive press	0	None
2009-12-09	House considers allowing voters to register online	0	4.5
2009-12-08	Press conference highlights importance of PA 312 reform	0	5
2009-12-07	PA 312 press conference on Tuesday	0	None
2009-11-30	Speaker's office seeks info for health care legislation	0	None
2009-11-19	House Committee passes driver's responsibility bills	1	None
2009-11-04	What do baby boomers want?	0	None
2009-11-02	Governor Signs FY 2009-10 General Government Budget, Promises to Fight for Public Safety	0	None
2009-10-23	League testifies on health care pooling	0	None
2009-10-06	Failure to amend state laws hinders cooperation	0	None
2009-09-23	Center for Michigan hosts corrections reform meeting	0	None
2009-09-16	Supreme Court Rules on Water Rate Case	0	None
2009-09-11	Taylor hosts PA 312 meeting	0	None
2009-09-11	League working in Lansing to save communities	0	4
2009-09-10	PA 312 bill online	0	None
2009-09-09	Center for Michigan holds PA 312 meeting	0	None
2009-09-09	Speaker holds second hearing on health care reform	0	None
2009-09-03	House holds hearing on Speaker's health care plan	0	None
2009-09-02	PA 312 bill introduced	0	None
2009-08-28	Speaker releases bill draft of health care plan	0	1
2009-08-12	League asked to respond to Speaker's health care proposal	0	None
2009-08-12	Fall Flu Season Preparedness	0	None
2009-08-11	FOIA workgroup	0	None
2009-08-03	COPS awards announced	0	None
2009-07-30	PA 312 workgroup take 2	0	None
2009-07-19	$41 million in public safety grants awarded	0	5
2009-07-16	PA 312 workgroup	0	5
2009-07-15	Speaker unveils health insurance plan	0	1
2009-07-09	PA 312 workgroup	0	None
2009-06-25	Prison Closures and Impact on Communities	0	5
2009-06-23	Call State Reps Now on Revenue Sharing Cut	0	2
2009-06-19	Red Flag Rules Delayed	0	3.3
2009-06-10	Trial by fire	0	4.5
2009-06-08	Byrne Justice Grant Deadline Extended	1	4
2009-06-08	COPS Funding Update	0	3
2009-06-02	Regularly employed	0	4.7
2009-06-02	Moving forward	0	5
2009-05-29	Hooray for Friday (and online public notices)	0	4.7
2009-05-21	Reforming health care	0	5
2009-05-21	Figuring it out	0	4.5
2009-05-17	How many reports to spark a serious policy discussion?	0	4.5
2009-05-14	It's time to enter the 21st centruy	0	5
2009-05-14	Need more proof?	0	5
2009-05-13	Making Tough Decisions	0	None
2009-05-06	30 going on 17	0	5
2009-05-05	What's up with fire authorities?	0	2.7
2009-05-05	League Rocks a Press Conference, More Work Ahead	0	None
2009-04-29	Publishing online	0	5
2009-04-22	Who needs a reason?	0	5
2009-04-22	Did you miss me?	0	None
2009-04-02	And we're off to the Senate	0	5
2009-04-01	Cancer presumption passes committee	0	2
2009-03-25	How has PA 312 affected your community?	0	4.5
2009-03-18	Testimony on cancer presumption	0	5
2009-03-16	DC Meetings - Day 1	0	5
2009-03-09	Stimulus Funding for Byrne Justice Assistance Grants	0	None
2009-03-01	COPS Program Funding	0	None
2009-02-19	Cancer presumption	0	5
2009-02-11	Tales of FOIA	0	5
2009-02-04	Am I a Broken Record?	0	None
2009-02-03	Removing Barriers to Local Consolidation	0	None
2009-01-29	The 40th Anniversary of PA 312	0	4
2009-01-27	Office away from my office	2	5

Public Policy (100)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
2012-01-23	EVIP Grants awarded	0	None
2011-12-13	Interacting with the state - Michigan Shared Services Community	0	None
2011-11-28	Deficit Reduction - Members urged to pass resolution	0	None
2011-11-14	Members urged to pass resolution on deficit reduction	0	None
2011-10-26	Please Share Your PA 152 Resolutions with Michigan Municipal League	0	None
2011-10-18	Michigan property values subject of new report	0	5
2011-10-14	Congressmen Camp and Upton need to hear from you	0	None
2011-10-10	Health care costs subject of national study	0	None
2011-10-10	Consolidation report issued by Citizens Research Council	0	None
2011-09-06	Michigan Municipal League, Other Organizations to Have Press Conference on Personal Property Tax Issue Thursday	0	None
2011-08-30	Local officials offer mixed views on employee unions	0	None
2011-08-19	EVIP grants available for cooperative efforts	0	None
2011-08-15	Governor Rick Snyder to Speak at League Convention in Grand Rapids	0	None
2011-06-26	Complete Streets still a priority with MDOT	0	5
2011-04-23	Contact your legislator to protect transportation options	0	None
2011-04-15	Lawmakers deal blow to transportation options	0	None
2011-04-09	Shutdown deal to hit community programs hard	0	None
2011-03-25	Michigan Municipal Officials Learn About Running Successful Millage Campaigns	0	None
2011-02-15	Shared service experiences	2	None
2011-02-13	Congressional Republicans propose cuts for 2011	0	None
2011-02-08	Survey of local officials on local government employee compensation	0	2
2011-02-04	Farmington Hills City Manager Steve Brock is Named 2011 President of Michigan Local Government Management Association	0	None
2011-01-25	Mayors release Metro Agenda	0	None
2010-12-14	Snyder bullish on Michigan	0	None
2010-11-11	The new Congress and transportation policy	0	None
2010-11-10	League Sponsored Town-Gown Legislation Passes Senate Committee	1	5
2010-11-04	Transportation Bonanza 2 registration now open	0	None
2010-10-18	Ballot proposal webinar	0	None
2010-10-15	HUD announces Sustainable Communities Grant awards	0	None
2010-10-14	Wayne State University to feature lecture on fiscal stress	0	None
2010-10-13	State sees additional revenues - what to do?	0	None
2010-09-27	Vacant property strategies	0	None
2010-09-23	Debate Between Michigan Governor Candidates Virg Bernero and Rick Snyder Scheduled through Michigan Municipal League Sponsored Project	0	None
2010-08-12	U-M survey shows local governments struggle to provide services	0	None
2010-08-12	Center for Michigan election analysis shows overwhelming support for local services	0	None
2010-08-08	Health care reform webcast now available on-line.	0	None
2010-07-29	Health care reform implementation - Live Webcast!	0	None
2010-07-19	Webinar - Michigan Development Impact Study	0	None
2010-06-29	Democratic gubernatorial debate now available for viewing	0	None
2010-06-25	Complete Streets Legislation Moves Out of House Committee	2	5
2010-05-25	Recovery Act ineffective say local officials	0	None
2010-05-14	Bills Introduced to Strip Communities of Control Over Speed Limits	1	1
2010-04-29	Micro-Enterprise Fund for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Pass Committee	0	5
2010-04-25	Con-Con debate available for viewing	0	None
2010-03-12	Legislative Committee Hears from Local Road Agencies	0	5
2010-03-10	Livable Communities Act introduced	3	5
2010-02-25	Officials from More than 150 Communities to Drive MML’s Legislative Efforts	0	5
2010-02-12	Michigan Municipal League Hosts Two Events on City Revitalization	0	None
2010-01-29	Senate Majority Leader Presents Reform Plan to Michigan Municipal League Board	1	3
2010-01-07	Commission on Mandates Releases Final Report	0	None
2009-11-23	Senate Begins Brownfield Revisions Workgroup	0	None
2009-11-13	Trash Tax Debate Continues	1	None
2009-11-12	Federal agency coordination	0	None
2009-11-05	Putting Michigan's Fiscal House In Order	0	None
2009-11-04	What do baby boomers want?	0	None
2009-10-30	Just in time for Halloween - The Return of the Trash Tax!	0	None
2009-10-23	Locals predict more cuts are coming	0	None
2009-10-21	Michigan Public Policy Survey Coming	0	None
2009-10-13	Join Us for Stimulus Dollars at Work in Michigan, a Public Policy Forum	0	None
2009-10-09	Senate Passes Own Revenue Plan	0	None
2009-10-08	Governor Combines DNR and DEQ	0	None
2009-09-10	Countdown to Chaos -Version 2009	0	None
2009-09-04	National report on city fiscal conditions	0	None
2009-09-03	CEO's claim to have the solution	0	None
2009-08-28	Legislature Seeks Costs of State Mandates - Local Units Asked to Take Short Online Survey by Oct. 1	1	None
2009-08-28	Budget Politics Defined	0	None
2009-08-27	Energy Office Training Series: Performance Contracts	0	None
2009-08-26	Making communities more walking and biker friendly	0	5
2009-08-24	Green building seminar for municipalities	0	None
2009-08-23	Recovery funding and regional efforts	0	None
2009-08-13	Sustainable Communities Program Funding Available	0	None
2009-08-08	Mayors Summer Workshop A Hit	0	5
2009-07-13	Executive Order abolishes Department	0	None
2009-07-10	National Summit on Your City's Families	0	3
2009-06-30	Distintctive Destinations	0	5
2009-06-29	Walkability Audit Participation Offered	0	None
2009-06-25	Prison Closures and Impact on Communities	0	5
2009-06-24	Climate change legislation debate heating up	0	3
2009-06-19	Sustainable Communities Partnership	0	4.7
2009-06-15	Bond program not a substitute	0	5
2009-06-11	Entrepreneurial Cities Index	0	5
2009-05-21	Figuring it out	0	4.5
2009-05-17	How many reports to spark a serious policy discussion?	0	4.5
2009-05-08	If you don't believe us, then believe them	0	5
2009-04-23	Innovation Through Diversity	0	5
2009-04-18	Tax Day Reprise	0	5
2009-04-06	The Impact of "Job Sprawl'	0	5
2009-04-03	Federal Transportation Discussion Heating Up	0	4
2009-04-01	Form-Based Codes Workshop Full House	0	None
2009-03-24	Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funds Now Available	0	None
2009-03-13	Property Tax Politics	0	None
2009-03-11	Business Tax Burden Middle of the Pack	0	5
2009-03-09	Calling All Vanguards!	0	3
2009-03-08	Positive Talk	0	None
2009-03-06	Keep Your Hands off the Stimulus!	0	5
2009-03-01	Just the Facts...	0	None
2009-03-01	It Was A Good Week	0	None
2009-02-22	Read My Lips....	0	5
2009-02-17	Presentation in Urban Policy Committee	0	None
2009-02-06	Green City = Walkable City	0	None

Stimulus Funding (52)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
2010-08-20	Michigan Applies for High-Speed Rail Funds	1	None
2010-05-02	Non-entitlement communities eligible for CDBG/Recovery Act funds	0	5
2010-03-05	More broadband funds coming to Michigan	0	None
2010-03-02	Deadlines extended for broadband funding applications	0	5
2010-02-25	Complete Streets Grant Money Available	0	5
2010-02-22	TIGER grants announced	0	3
2010-02-14	Broadband funding applications now available	0	None
2010-02-14	Scaled-back jobs package introduced in Senate	0	None
2010-02-05	MDOT Program Updates	0	4
2010-02-02	Road Stimulus, Part II?	0	5
2010-01-28	Transportation Funding Hits a Pothole	0	4
2010-01-24	Broadband awards announced	0	None
2010-01-19	$250 Million Great Lakes Restoration Grant Deadline Approaching	0	None
2010-01-19	Round 2 broadband funding availability announced	0	None
2010-01-18	Michigan receives $223 million to rebuild neighborhoods	0	5
2010-01-08	Broadband applicants now have on-line tool	0	None
2009-12-18	Michigan project receives broadband funding	0	5
2009-11-20	News Items from MDOT	0	None
2009-11-16	Broadband funding rounds combined, comments sought	0	None
2009-10-28	Natural Gas Fleet Vehicle Workshop	0	None
2009-10-20	State extends energy block grant application deadline. Villages now eligible!	0	5
2009-10-13	Join Us for Stimulus Dollars at Work in Michigan, a Public Policy Forum	0	None
2009-10-06	Recovery Act recipients need to register	0	None
2009-10-02	LEAP Initiative grant opportunity	0	None
2009-10-02	Broadband stimulus changes coming	0	None
2009-09-27	Energy Block Grant Webinars	0	None
2009-09-21	Broadband Projects Call to Action	0	None
2009-09-20	Michigan awarded $19.5 million for energy efficiency projects.	1	None
2009-09-18	MDOT Plan for Redistributing Bid Savings on ARRA Local Road Projects	0	None
2009-09-07	Recovery Act funding in Michigan	1	None
2009-09-04	Ready Kids, Ready Communities technical assistance	0	None
2009-08-23	Recovery funding and regional efforts	0	None
2009-08-14	Renewable Energy Funding Opportunties	0	None
2009-08-13	Broadband Funding Application Deadline Extended	0	None
2009-08-03	COPS awards announced	0	None
2009-07-19	$41 million in public safety grants awarded	0	5
2009-07-19	Federal transportation debate intensifies	0	None
2009-07-10	Recovery Fund Webinars Announced	0	4
2009-07-06	Broadband Funds Available	0	None
2009-07-06	Energy Block Grant Workshops Scheduled	0	None
2009-06-24	Stimulus Reporting Requirements	0	4
2009-06-23	Michigan to receive $32 million for energy projects	0	5
2009-06-15	Bond program not a substitute	0	5
2009-06-14	Bond Program Will Assist Project Financing	0	4
2009-06-11	Recovery Act Program Helps Write Down Bond Interest	0	None
2009-06-11	Recovery Funds Available for Local Govt, Non-Profit Partnerships	0	None
2009-06-08	Byrne Justice Grant Deadline Extended	1	4
2009-06-08	COPS Funding Update	0	3
2009-06-08	Energy Project Webcast	0	4
2009-06-08	HUD Recovery Program Webcasts	0	2
2009-06-08	FEMA Recovery Act Programs	0	4
2009-03-10	Feds Seeking Input on Broadband Funds	0	None

Transportation, Transit (278)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
2012-02-02	Bill to Require Local Road Agencies to Adopt Several Best Practices Scheduled for Committee Hearing Wednesday	0	None
2012-01-31	U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Dedicates Transit Center in Grand Rapids	0	None
2012-01-31	TIGER 2012 grant funding available	0	None
2012-01-30	League Opposes Bill that Shifts Local Road Agencies Funds to Counties	0	None
2012-01-30	House and Senate committees to act on transportation funding legislation	0	5
2012-01-26	Governor's Special Message on Infrastructure legislation introduced	0	4
2012-01-24	Parking enforcement bill scheduled to move this week	0	5
2012-01-11	Street sign retrorflectivity update	0	4
2012-01-06	Transportation Deja Vu?	0	None
2011-12-19	Michigan project earns Tiger III grant award	0	5
2011-12-02	Local input reduced in Senate transportation bill	0	None
2011-11-29	Push to increase truck weights on in Congress - Call to oppose!	0	None
2011-11-28	Michigan receives high speed rail funds	0	None
2011-11-16	Senate Bill impacts smaller transportation planning agencies	0	5
2011-11-14	Transportation bill passes first Senate test	0	None
2011-11-08	2012 local program funding in hands of conference committee	0	None
2011-11-08	New labor statutes and federal transit funding	0	None
2011-11-08	Transportation authorization bill introduced in Senate	0	None
2011-11-04	League officials meet with President Obama	0	5
2011-11-02	Transportation budget passes Senate	0	None
2011-11-01	Michigan Rail Summit 2011	0	None
2011-10-28	Transportation budget issues could impact Michigan communities	0	None
2011-10-27	League's Arnold Weinfeld Quoted About Gov. Snyder's Transportation Plan	0	None
2011-10-26	Governor Snyder's Transportation Message Puts Michigan on Path to Prosperity	0	None
2011-10-26	Governor Snyder's transportation message today at 3	0	None
2011-10-20	Governor Snyder’s transportation message is Wednesday	0	None
2011-10-17	Michigan receives $46 million for public transportation	0	5
2011-10-14	Infrastructure push brings political foes together	0	None
2011-09-28	Hearing held on government competition bill	0	None
2011-09-27	Asset Management Conference Taking Place Next Month in Escanaba	0	None
2011-09-25	House leader given ok to raise transportation funding levels	0	None
2011-09-14	Federal Highway and FAA funding extended	0	None
2011-09-13	Transportation Experts Discuss Michigan's Transportation Vision	0	None
2011-09-09	President unveils $447 billion jobs plan	0	None
2011-09-01	Transportation and Infrastructure front and center as Congress returns	0	None
2011-08-30	Federal highway relents on traffic sign regulations	0	None
2011-08-29	TIGER grants and rural projects webinar	0	None
2011-08-19	Federal transportation authorization action expected	0	None
2011-08-19	Michigan receives funding for transportation projects	0	None
2011-08-10	Federal gas tax set to expire	0	None
2011-08-09	Congress on recess, time to tell your story!	0	None
2011-08-07	Deal ends FAA partial shutdown	0	None
2011-07-31	TIGER grants and rural communities webinar	0	1
2011-07-25	Congressional inaction shuts down FAA projects in Michigan	0	None
2011-07-21	Senator Boxer introduces "MAP-21" transportation funding proposal	0	None
2011-07-11	Road maintenance best practices conference	0	None
2011-07-10	Transportation funding cut 34% under proposed House bill	0	None
2011-07-05	MDOT Communication Regarding 2012 Standard Specifications for Construction	0	None
2011-06-30	New round of TIGER grants announced	0	5
2011-06-27	Amtrak privatization discussion raises concerns	0	None
2011-06-26	Complete Streets still a priority with MDOT	0	5
2011-06-16	MDOT announces 2013 federal program application deadlines	0	3
2011-06-16	Road maintenance best practice conference	0	3
2011-06-13	State Transportation Commission to meet in Benton Harbor	0	None
2011-06-09	Bill to Aide Locals in Collecting Money from Parking Tickets Advances	0	None
2011-06-05	Off-System Bridge program in jeopardy	0	None
2011-05-31	MDOT seeking input on state rail plan	0	None
2011-05-31	Michigan Transportation Team visits DC	0	None
2011-05-26	Bill to Assist in Recouping Parking Citation Dollars Passes Senate	0	None
2011-05-25	Public transit protected in budget	0	5
2011-05-23	Federal Complete Streets legislation introduced	0	None
2011-05-19	Revenue Sharing, Brownfield, Transportation Funding Decisions Delayed!	0	None
2011-05-16	Scrap Tires Being Dumped in Your Community?	0	None
2011-05-09	Local bridge program application deadline extended	0	None
2011-05-09	High-Speed Rail funds coming to Michigan	0	None
2011-05-08	May 17 Transit Adovcacy Day	0	None
2011-04-23	Contact your legislator to protect transportation options	0	None
2011-04-18	"Fix it For America" transportation campaign underway	0	None
2011-04-16	State Rail Plan in development	0	None
2011-04-15	Lawmakers deal blow to transportation options	0	None
2011-04-09	League, statewide organizations announce transportation coalition.	0	None
2011-04-09	Input sought on federal transportation project barriers	0	None
2011-04-09	MDOT applies for high-speed rail funds	0	5
2011-03-28	Transportation funding discussion outlined	0	None
2011-03-28	New report on bridges shows need for more resources	0	None
2011-03-21	Funding for transportation projects in jeopardy	0	None
2011-03-07	Spring Asset Management Conference Details Announced	0	None
2011-03-06	Infrastructure funding in jeopardy - Contact federal representatives now!	0	None
2011-02-21	DriveMI Releases Weekly Pothole Report	0	None
2011-02-18	Rural access to intercity transportation on the decline	0	None
2011-02-15	Americans want bi-partisan action on transportation infrastructure	0	None
2011-02-09	$53 billion for high-speed rail	0	5
2011-02-08	2011 Asset Management Conference Dates Announced	0	None
2011-01-25	Mayors release Metro Agenda	0	None
2011-01-18	Transportation reauthorization discussions begin	0	None
2011-01-10	Taking the "trust" out of the trust fund	0	None
2011-01-03	Congress adopts short-term spending measure	0	None
2010-12-15	Governor Has Busy Day Signing League Bills	0	None
2010-12-13	MDOT Seeks Input on 5-Year Plan	0	None
2010-12-10	Complete Streets Advisory Council Announced	0	None
2010-12-09	When will we learn	0	None
2010-12-09	Transportation funding extended another year	0	None
2010-12-06	Public-Private Partnership Financing Tool On Way To Governor	0	None
2010-12-06	Transit-Oriented Development Bills Sent to Governor, With Some Controversy	0	None
2010-11-30	Bill to Give Cities More Flexibility With Road Dollars Headed to Governor	0	None
2010-11-29	Road sign reflectivity mandate sparks new comment period	0	None
2010-11-15	Kalamazoo, Muskegon and Ann Arbor Round Out Rail Forum Schedule	0	None
2010-11-11	League Transportation Initiatives Start Moving	0	5
2010-11-11	The new Congress and transportation policy	0	None
2010-11-10	TOD Legislation Moves, but Brownfield Bill Hits Snag Because of Dep't of Treasury	0	None
2010-11-04	Transit-Oriented Development Legislation Clearing Final Hurdles	0	None
2010-11-04	Transportation Bonanza 2 registration now open	0	None
2010-10-28	Complete Streets Becomes Part of Enhancement Grant Process	0	5
2010-10-26	Michigan Wins in Second Round of Rail Funding	2	4.5
2010-10-20	Feds announce TIGER II transportation grants	0	None
2010-10-15	HUD announces Sustainable Communities Grant awards	0	None
2010-10-14	League Investigating Road Project Conflict of Interest Proposal	0	None
2010-10-12	Ehlers to Host Grand Rapids Rail Forum	0	5
2010-10-05	Michigan public transit receives federal funding	0	None
2010-09-29	Transportation Budget Approved By Legislature	1	None
2010-09-27	Federal transportation funding bill coming next year	0	None
2010-09-27	TIGER II funding requests overwhelms supply	0	None
2010-09-10	MDOT Announces Public Meetings on Rail Plan	0	None
2010-09-09	$50 billion transportation bill proposed by President Obama	1	None
2010-08-30	MDOT Seeking Public Input On Statewide Rail Plan	1	None
2010-08-27	Southwest Michigan Gets Rail Service Boost For Holiday	0	None
2010-08-20	Michigan Applies for High-Speed Rail Funds	1	None
2010-08-17	Transit in Planning/Zoning Bills Pass Senate Committee	0	None
2010-08-13	MDOT Hosting Walking Audits With Dan Burden	1	None
2010-08-12	Michigan By Rail Forums Swing Through New Buffalo and Jackson	0	None
2010-08-08	House passes 2011 funding for transportation and housing	1	None
2010-08-08	Senate Committee approves Livable Communities Act	1	None
2010-08-05	Complete Streets Law Summarized	2	None
2010-08-02	Complete Streets Bills Signed By Governor	2	None
2010-07-22	Complete Streets Legislation Reported From Senate Committee	1	None
2010-07-20	Trails, Tracks and Transportation - Meetings Scheduled Around the State This Week	0	None
2010-07-02	Public Forums on Passenger Rail Announced	2	4
2010-06-29	League's Prosperity Agenda Moving Forward - Complete Streets Passes House	3	None
2010-06-27	League agenda moving forward	2	5
2010-06-25	MDOT Asking For Input on Rural Road & Bridge Projects	2	5
2010-06-25	Complete Streets Legislation Moves Out of House Committee	2	5
2010-06-21	Federal agencies combine to offer Sustainable Community Challenge Grants	2	4
2010-06-14	Complete Streets, Parking Tickets and Transportation Budget	0	5
2010-06-14	Comments sought on federal transit funding criteria	0	3
2010-06-04	Discussion Continues on Complete Streets Legislation	3	5
2010-06-02	House Committee Takes Testimony on Speed Limit Bills	1	3
2010-06-01	Public Works Association Honors Legislators Lockwood, Gilbert, Birkholz	0	5
2010-05-25	Transit Oriented Development Package Kicks Off In Senate	1	5
2010-05-21	Congressional Delegation Hears Pitch from League on Transportation Funding	0	5
2010-05-18	Senate passes MDOT budget	0	5
2010-05-18	League Testifies in Support of Transit-Oriented Development Bills	1	5
2010-05-14	Bills Introduced to Strip Communities of Control Over Speed Limits	1	1
2010-05-12	Senate Begins Moving Transportation and Revenue Sharing Budgets	2	5
2010-05-04	Transportation Funding Rally a Success; Michigan Municipal League Involved	0	5
2010-04-28	Transportation Funding Rally May 4th in Lansing	3	4.7
2010-04-28	TIGER II transportation grant funding announced	0	4
2010-04-26	Eight Cities Awarded Complete Streets Funding Assistance	0	5
2010-04-26	Training Wheels-on Road Bicycle Facility Design Training	0	4
2010-04-26	Saline, Lansing, Ypsilanti Officials Take Center Stage on Michigan Road Funding	0	5
2010-04-19	Road Funding Hearing Scheduled for Friday in Washtenaw	0	5
2010-04-12	National Train Day - May 8, 2010	0	4.5
2010-04-12	MDOT Awards Enhancement Grants to Benefit 19 Communities	0	5
2010-03-30	Americans say public transit needs more funding	3	5
2010-03-30	Legislature Stalls on Transportation Budget	0	None
2010-03-25	State Transportation Budget Moves Out of the Gate	1	None
2010-03-22	League Members Testify on Road Funding Needs	2	5
2010-03-21	Ray LaHood's Table Top Speech	3	4.5
2010-03-17	Legislative Proposal Recognizes Economic Development Benefits of Transit	0	5
2010-03-12	Legislative Committee Hears from Local Road Agencies	0	5
2010-03-12	New Grant Opportunity for Pedestrian & Bicycle Accessibility	0	5
2010-03-05	Federal transportation funding gets long-term extension	0	None
2010-03-04	Road Funding Will Be Focus of Traverse City Hearing	0	5
2010-03-03	Road Maintenance Workshop Registration Details Announced	0	4.5
2010-03-03	Federal transportation funding restored	0	5
2010-02-28	Federal transportation funding suspended	0	1
2010-02-25	Complete Streets Grant Money Available	0	5
2010-02-25	Officials from More than 150 Communities to Drive MML’s Legislative Efforts	0	5
2010-02-24	Michigan Municipal League Testifies on Transportation Budget Before House Committee	0	5
2010-02-22	TIGER grants announced	0	3
2010-02-19	House Takes Transportation Budget on the Road	0	None
2010-02-18	Online Petition for Road Funding	0	None
2010-02-15	Local Bridge Program Looking For Applicants	0	5
2010-02-15	New Road Workshop Scheduled	0	4.5
2010-02-12	Michigan Municipal League Hosts Two Events on City Revitalization	0	None
2010-02-09	Walkability Expert Dan Burden Visits Lapeer; Signup Now for Friday Workshop	0	None
2010-02-05	MDOT Program Updates	0	4
2010-02-02	Road Stimulus, Part II?	0	5
2010-01-28	Feds award high-speed rail money	1	4
2010-01-28	Transportation Funding Hits a Pothole	0	4
2010-01-26	State Road Funding Debate Makes Its Way To The Starting Gate	0	None
2010-01-19	Road Project Workshop Scheduled for Municipal Engineers	0	None
2010-01-13	Federal transportation policy shift begins	0	None
2009-12-16	Federal jobs bill includes infrastructure funding, no match requirement	1	None
2009-12-16	Congress passes 2010 funding key programs; Michigan nets funding for 150 projects.	0	None
2009-12-15	Next Michigan/Transportation Economic Dev't Tools Pass House	0	None
2009-12-15	League to Congressional Delegation - Invest in Communities	0	None
2009-12-08	Committee Meeting Scheduled for Diesel Tax Increase	0	None
2009-12-02	USDOT puts money where its mouth is.	0	None
2009-12-01	MDOT Seeking Public Comment on 5-Year Plan	0	None
2009-11-20	News Items from MDOT	0	None
2009-11-20	Transit Bills Get Committee Hearing in House	0	None
2009-11-20	New Transportation Asset Management Council Website	0	None
2009-11-12	Federal agency coordination	0	None
2009-11-09	Road Conditions Worsen According to Report	0	1
2009-11-09	Federal transportation stalemate continues	1	None
2009-10-28	Natural Gas Fleet Vehicle Workshop	0	None
2009-10-21	Amtrak's Blue Water Line Celebrates 35th Anniversary	0	None
2009-10-16	Transportation Issues in the Spotlight	0	5
2009-10-08	Northwest Michigan Road in Contention for Award	0	None
2009-10-06	Collaborate and get paid, or don't collaborate and lose out	0	None
2009-10-02	Federal transportation extension games to continue	0	None
2009-09-18	MDOT Plan for Redistributing Bid Savings on ARRA Local Road Projects	0	None
2009-09-10	1000 Fix "Our Roads Calls" to be made to Legislative Offices	0	None
2009-08-27	Michigan Clean Transportation Awards	0	None
2009-08-26	Making communities more walking and biker friendly	0	5
2009-08-26	Special Delivery to Legislators: History Channel's "The Crumbling of America” Featuring Michigan Roads	0	None
2009-08-21	Bill to Help Communities Collect $ on Overdue Parking Tickets Considered	0	None
2009-08-05	Counties, Comm Colleges and Libraries Bash DDA's and TIF Districts	0	None
2009-08-03	Federal Highway Trust Fund fix	0	None
2009-07-31	Concerned About Meeting Matching Requirements?	1	None
2009-07-28	Lights on Barrels in Construction Zones to be Suspended	0	None
2009-07-23	Submit a Letter on Transportation Funding	0	None
2009-07-22	Small Community Air Service Grants available	0	None
2009-07-20	YouTube Videos Highlight Effects of Road Conditions	0	None
2009-07-19	Federal transportation debate intensifies	0	None
2009-07-10	Wasting time in traffic	0	4.5
2009-07-10	Toll Free Number Available to Call Legislators on Road Funding	0	None
2009-07-08	U.P. Trans. Asset Mgnt. Conference--Save the Date	0	None
2009-07-06	Transportation Reauthorization	0	None
2009-06-29	Walkability Audit Participation Offered	0	None
2009-06-19	Federal Announcments on Transportation Reauthorization	0	3.3
2009-06-18	House Panel Passes Transportation Budget	0	3
2009-06-11	Bill that Cuts Local Transportation Funding Passes Senate	0	None
2009-06-10	Local Transit Funds In Trouble	0	None
2009-06-09	Pushing for Locals at House Transportation	0	3
2009-06-09	ARRA Risk Management Policy Released	0	3
2009-06-09	Transportation Funding Needs Your Help	0	3
2009-06-04	ACT NOW - Transportation Projects at risk!	0	4
2009-05-28	ARRA Reporting Requirments	0	4.3
2009-05-28	Extra Transportation Stimulus Letting Dates Announced	0	3.7
2009-05-28	SAVE THE DATE - ASHTO Mississippi Valley Conference - 7/15/09 in Grand Rapids	0	3
2009-05-26	You've Got the Power	0	5
2009-05-22	Testifying at House Transportation	0	4
2009-05-21	Figuring it out	0	4.5
2009-05-20	Transportation Dollars Could Double!!!	0	5
2009-05-18	TIGER Grants Now Available	0	3.5
2009-05-17	How many reports to spark a serious policy discussion?	0	4.5
2009-05-15	TF2 Funding Package - ACT NOW!!!	0	5
2009-05-14	Good Work In DC	0	5
2009-05-13	MI. gets a "D" for Dismal - Engineers’ Report Card Highlights Need for Infrastructure Improvements	0	None
2009-05-13	Pressing the Funding Issue in DC	0	None
2009-05-08	Rough Roads Costing Michigan	0	5
2009-05-08	If you don't believe us, then believe them	0	5
2009-05-01	2 Ways You Can Support Transportation Funding Package	0	5
2009-04-30	Transportation Funding Legislation - The Next Chapter	0	4.8
2009-04-29	Testifying Before House Transportation Appropriations	0	4.5
2009-04-28	League Advocacy Live & Up Close (Watch Now!)	0	3
2009-04-22	Transit Day 2009	0	5
2009-04-17	MITA Construction Ads for Municipalities	0	None
2009-04-15	California Dreaming	0	5
2009-04-14	Risk Managing the Stimulus Projects	0	4
2009-04-09	Transportation Enhancement Grants Announced	0	5
2009-04-03	Federal Transportation Discussion Heating Up	0	4
2009-04-02	U.P. Asset Management Conference Postponed	0	None
2009-04-02	Parks, Vehicles Registration, and "Opt-outs" oh my!	0	5
2009-03-31	It's official, HB 4582 (Transportation Stimulus) is law now!	0	5
2009-03-26	2009 Michigan Asset Management Conference	0	5
2009-03-24	Busy times for Transportation Stimulus & Transportation budgets	1	4.7
2009-03-18	On this vote the Ayes are 109, the Nays are 1 - HB 4582 passes!!!	0	None
2009-03-17	When the Governor Says "Stimulus" You Go A Runnin'	0	None
2009-03-13	MDOT Looking for Comments on Stimulus projects	0	None
2009-03-13	DEQ Releases Draft Stimulus	0	None
2009-03-11	WEB CONFERENCE on AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA, aka Federal Stimulus)	0	5
2009-03-09	Local Bridge Project Applications Available	0	None
2009-03-05	Busy Times on the Radio	0	4
2009-03-04	Federal Stimulus - The Water and Sewer Part	0	5
2009-03-02	SEMCOG University on Federal Stimulus Package	0	None
2009-02-25	Cost Effective Use of Preventive Maintenance Treatments in MI	0	None
2009-02-20	American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)	0	None
2009-02-19	Transportation Appropriations & Federal Stimulus	0	None
2009-02-12	Prosperity Agenda - The Transportation Piece	0	None
2009-02-08	MDOT, oh MDOT, Where For Art Thou?	0	5
2009-02-06	Can we make transit a priority	0	5
2009-02-05	53rd Annual Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan Conference	0	None
2009-02-05	Local Bridge Programs Applications	0	3
2009-02-05	Federal Stimulus - MDOT's Got Plans	0	None
2009-02-03	Transportation Fund Statement	0	4.5
2009-01-29	39th Annual Michigan Concrete Paving Association Workshop	0	3

Water, Environment (56)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
2011-10-31	Port Collaborative holds fall summit	0	None
2011-08-15	Tipping Fees, Medical Claims package pass through Committee	0	None
2011-05-16	Scrap Tires Being Dumped in Your Community?	0	None
2011-05-16	Rural Development solid waste grants available	0	None
2011-05-09	EPA briefing on water protection	0	None
2011-03-23	League Meets with DEQ Director	0	None
2011-03-18	Coastal Zone Management funding available	0	None
2010-12-15	Governor Has Busy Day Signing League Bills	0	None
2010-12-13	Public Comment Period Extended for DNRE Rules Proposal	0	None
2010-12-02	League Scores Valuable Lame Duck Victory for Communities!	0	None
2010-11-11	Sewer Bills Flow Out of the House	0	None
2010-11-04	Senate Approves Sewer Project Funding Bills	0	None
2010-10-18	DNRE Establishing Regional Citizen Advisory Councils	0	None
2010-10-12	New Recreation Passport Launched to Fund State Parks	0	None
2010-08-26	Bills To Help Fund Sewer Projects Reported From Committee	1	None
2010-08-19	League Testifies in Support of Sewer Bond Bills	1	None
2010-08-19	Senate Takes Action on Brownfield Reform Bills	3	None
2010-08-09	Bills Introduced to Help Fund Community Sewer and Brownfield Projects	2	None
2010-08-08	EPA seeking input on sanitary sewer overflows and peak flows	0	None
2010-07-20	Hazard Mitigation Funds available	0	None
2010-06-01	Public Works Association Honors Legislators Lockwood, Gilbert, Birkholz	0	5
2010-06-01	Drinking water act reauthorization passes committee	0	None
2010-05-25	Energy Use Benchmarking Assistance Available to Communities	0	None
2010-04-26	DNRE Announces Public Comment Schedule on Open Burning Rules	0	2.5
2010-04-19	2010 Brownfield Redevelopment Workshops Announced	0	5
2010-04-16	DNRE Organizational Structure Taking Shape	0	5
2010-04-09	Marine highways slated for expanded use	0	None
2010-03-26	Grants Available to Coastal Communities	0	None
2010-03-25	Public Comments Sought on Asian Carp Control Strategies	0	None
2010-03-03	Communities Fight Back Against Asian Carp	0	5
2010-02-25	Officials from More than 150 Communities to Drive MML’s Legislative Efforts	0	5
2010-02-19	Asian Carp Hearing Planned	0	None
2010-01-19	$250 Million Great Lakes Restoration Grant Deadline Approaching	0	None
2010-01-13	Governor Announces New Department Head	0	None
2009-12-23	Environmental Issues Year-End Update	0	None
2009-12-02	Governor Issues Revisions to DNR/DEQ Consolidation Order	0	None
2009-11-23	Senate Begins Brownfield Revisions Workgroup	0	None
2009-11-13	Trash Tax Debate Continues	1	None
2009-11-03	Debate continues over yard waste in landfills	0	None
2009-10-30	Just in time for Halloween - The Return of the Trash Tax!	0	None
2009-10-13	New Brownfield Reprogramming Information Available!	0	None
2009-10-08	Governor Combines DNR and DEQ	0	None
2009-10-01	Congrats! 35 MI. Communities to Receive Federal $ for Public Improvements	0	None
2009-09-29	Dept of Community Health Offering Flouridation Equipment Grants	0	None
2009-08-28	Water quality improvement grants are available	0	None
2009-08-21	Brownfield Reprogramming Workgroup Meeting Set and Documents Provided	0	None
2009-08-14	Drinking Water Security Act	0	None
2009-06-24	Climate change legislation debate heating up	0	3
2009-06-17	FREE Educational Seminars Offered for Planning and Watershed Management	0	4
2009-03-18	On this vote the Ayes are 109, the Nays are 1 - HB 4582 passes!!!	0	None
2009-03-18	NOAA Habitat Restoration Applications Due 4/6/09	0	None
2009-03-13	MDOT Looking for Comments on Stimulus projects	0	None
2009-03-13	DEQ Releases Draft Stimulus	0	None
2009-03-04	Federal Stimulus - The Water and Sewer Part	0	5
2009-02-25	Drinking Water Project & the Federal Stimuls Package (ARRA)	0	5
2009-01-29	39th Annual Michigan Concrete Paving Association Workshop	0	3

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Date	Title	Comments	Rating
2011-11-28	Michigan Liquor Control Commission Updates Quotas with New Census Numbers	0	None
2011-08-08	League Staffer Chosen to be Part of Snyder Advisory Committee on Liquor Control Rules	0	None
2011-07-21	Michigan Association of Mayors Advocate of the Year Nominations are Due July 29, 2011	0	None
2011-03-11	Registration Now Available for Preventive Maintenance Treatments for City Streets & County Roads Workshop	0	None
2011-03-03	League Testifies on Revenue Sharing in House General Government Subcommittee	0	None
2011-03-01	Personal Property Tax Repeal Bill no longer on Senate Finance Agenda	0	None
2011-02-15	House Local Government Committee Takes up Testimony on Emergency Manager Bills	0	None
2010-12-07	Bond Refinancing Legislation Victory!	0	None
2010-10-12	Michigan Medical Marijuana Report Advises Michigan Communities	0	None
2010-10-05	FY 2011 Budgets Signed by Governor	0	None
2010-10-01	Michigan by Rail Forum Series Stops in Flint, Michigan	0	2
2010-09-02	League Invited To Complete Streets Bill Signing With Governor	3	None
2010-07-21	Symposium Helps Clear the Air Around Michigan's Medical Marihuana Act	1	None
2010-07-02	Feds Announce New Round of High-Speed Rail Funding	1	4
2010-05-05	Unfunded Mandates Bills Receive First Hearing	0	5
2010-05-03	Michigan Municipal League Directory Now Available for Members and Alliance Partners	0	None
2010-04-30	Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees to Post Information Online	0	None
2010-04-20	Register Today for the Mayors Capitol Reception!	0	None
2010-04-20	Mandates Report Legislation Could See Vote In May	0	None
2010-04-15	Senate committee passes health care bills	0	3
2010-04-06	Legislature on a Two Week Spring Break	0	5
2010-03-30	1-Percent Revenue Sharing Increase Passes House, Awaits Senate Action	0	5
2010-03-24	League CEO talks policies of placemaking	0	5
2010-03-16	Find What You Need for Budget/Labor Negotiations and More on MML.org	0	None
2010-03-10	Digital Billboards Face Moratorium	0	5
2010-02-25	Special Offer for Mayors, Village Presidents and Township Supervisors	0	4
2010-02-09	PBS Special: Motor City Faces Transportation Crossroads	0	None
2010-01-24	Welcome to BlogEngine.NET 1.6.0	0	4.2
2010-01-14	Liquor License Reporting Due Feb. 15!	2	None
2009-12-04	Michigan mayors, business officials discuss revenue sharing, consolidation over Friday breakfast	0	4
2009-10-01	Gov. Will Use Every Tool-Veto Included- to Pass Sound Budget, Keep Calling	0	5
2009-09-11	Firefighters Come to Capitol to Support Revenue Sharing Efforts	0	5
2009-09-10	League Hires Two New Professionals!	0	None
2009-08-05	We can't do it without you	0	None
2009-08-03	Getting Social - Freep Highlights the Web 2.0/Community Combo	1	None
2009-07-30	Revenue Sharing Call Blitz	0	None
2009-07-25	The importance of public spaces	0	None
2009-06-30	Don’t Stop Now (Weekly Revenue Sharing Email Challenge)!	0	None
2009-06-30	Making progress	0	None
2009-06-30	Vibrant cities - Stockholm	0	None
2009-06-16	EECBG Program Information and Webinars	0	None
2009-06-16	Weekly Revenue Sharing Email Challenge: Lawmakers Need to Hear From You	0	None
2009-06-12	Our CEO Blogs for MI. Main Street on Downtowns Today	0	5
2009-06-11	If we create the places, they will come	0	5
2009-06-09	The League and DELEG Announce Michigan Green Communities Challenge Kickoff	0	5
2009-06-09	Weekly Revenue Sharing Email Challenge: Lawmakers Need to Hear From Local Officials	0	None
2009-06-09	Community Excellence Award: Cadillac to Represent Region 6!	0	None
2009-06-09	Brush-Up on Basics or Learn the Latest with Pre-Convention Workshops, Sept. 22 in Kalamazoo	0	None
2009-06-09	DEQ Stakeholder Meeting June 11	0	None
2009-06-08	What happens in the Keewanaw...	0	5
2009-05-28	Island Update	0	3.3
2009-05-28	Upate from Mackinac	0	4
2009-05-20	Urban Cooperation Act	0	4
2009-05-15	The verdict from the Revenue Estimating Conference is in:	0	4.3
2009-05-15	Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference	0	4.3
2009-05-05	Yet another Update on the EO	0	5
2009-05-05	Update on Executive Order Hearing	0	None
2009-05-05	A packed house in appropriations	0	None
2009-05-04	No time like the present to ramp up our grassroots for revenue sharing	0	5
2009-05-04	Good news from region meetings	0	None
2009-04-21	Revenue Estimating Conference Set	0	None
2009-04-16	California Dreaming, San Fran Style	0	5
2009-03-30	One more week...	0	None
2009-03-24	Ode to former Representative Vagnozzi	0	5
2009-03-19	Keeping communities first	0	4.7
2009-03-15	Ten Ideas Changing the World	0	5
2009-02-14	Stimulus Bill Clears Congress	0	None
2009-02-13	Stimulus Numbers Becoming Clearer	0	5
2009-02-13	One night down...	0	5
2009-02-12	1,000 Nights of Fun	0	None
2009-02-12	Governor's Budget	0	None
2009-02-12	Freshman Legislative Meet & Greet –	0	None
2009-02-11	League Hosts Center for New Urbanism meeting	0	None
2009-02-11	Just when you thought it was safe to turn on your tv......	0	None
2009-02-10	MML all over the Capitol today	0	5
2009-01-28	Federal Stimulus Passes House	0	5
2009-01-28	Considering applying for a grant from the MI. Natural Resources Trust Fund? This workshop might help . . .	0	4.5
2009-01-27	The Struggles of the Secretary of the Senate	0	3.3
2009-01-27	Kickoff of Legislative Blog!	3	1

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