This afternoon the Senate helped encourage consolidation and service sharing by passing SB 8, the Municipal Partnership Act.  This legislation allows for the creation of joint endeavors between local units of government.

The Senate is also intending to take up the Urban Cooperation Act bills on the Senate floor next week.

Samantha Harkins works for the Michigan Municipal League handling municipal services issues.  She can be reached at 517-908-0306 or email at sharkins@mml.org

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