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Economic Development (119)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
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	0	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	0	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	2	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 (91)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
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

Federal (162)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
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	0	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	2	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	0	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 (31)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
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 (553)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
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	0	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	0	None
2010-07-22	Obsolete Property Rehab Act Extension on Way to Governor	0	None
2010-07-22	Complete Streets Legislation Reported From Senate Committee	0	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	0	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	10	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	1	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	2	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	0	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 (82)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
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	1	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 (120)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
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	0	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	0	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 (64)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
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	2	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 (51)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
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	0	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 (154)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
2010-07-22	Complete Streets Legislation Reported From Senate Committee	0	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	0	4
2010-06-29	League's Prosperity Agenda Moving Forward - Complete Streets Passes House	10	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	1	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 (37)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
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

Uncategorized (67)

Date	Title	Comments	Rating
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
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