Annual
Convention Rocks the House
A roundup of all the highlights and news from the League’s
Annual Convention is now being compiled online, including
event photos, blog posts, media coverage and press releases.
More resources will be added over the coming days as they
become available, including presentation materials from many
of the training sessions. MORE>
State
Affairs Update
 Governor
Snyder at League Convention: “We’re In This Together
and Will Win Together” – Last
Thursday, Governor Rick Snyder addressed several hundred local
officials from across the state at the League annual convention
in Grand Rapids. The theme of the Governor's talk was straightforward...we
are all facing challenges but the challenges present us with
a unique opportunity to build Michigan's future. MORE>
Planning
For The New Economy Workshop Offered
Michigan
Shared Services Community Goes Live
Asset
Management Conference Taking Place Next Month in Escanaba
EVIP
Grants Available for Cooperative Efforts
Federal Update
 Consolidation
Report Issued By Citizens Research Council – The
Citizens Research Council has issued a new report on the possibilities
of consolidation between local units of government. The report,
"The
Costs, Benefits, and Alternatives for Consolidating the Onekama
Governments", was funded through the
MML Foundation administered Shared
Public Services Initiative (SPSI). The SPSI is a collaborative
project involving local, state and non-profit organizations.
MORE>
Health
Care Costs Subject of National Study
Report
Reveals City Fiscal Conditions Across the Country
House
Leader Given OK to Raise Transportation Funding Levels
President
Unveils $447 Billion Jobs Plan
Federal
Highway Relents On Traffic Sign Regulations
Federal
Grant Opportunities
Rural
Development Solid Waste Grants Available
21st Century Communities
 FREE
Technical Assistance From Smart Growth America – Through
a grant from the U.S. EPA’s Office of Sustainable Communities’
Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities Program, Smart
Growth America is offering
free technical assistance to help communities develop
local strategies to grow in ways that benefit families and
businesses through preserving a sense of place and protecting
the environment. MORE>
UM/ULI
Real Estate Forum Nov 9-10, Detroit
“Bridge”
E-Magazine Unveiled
Complete
Streets Communities Eligible for Discounted Bicycle Parking
Products
Twitter
Talk on Transportation Helps Define, Communicate Vision for
Michigan’s Future
Transit
Twitter Talk Generates Constant Conversation
Economics
of Place
Book Released, Available from League at Amazon
Test
a Neighborhood’s Livability with the “Popsicle
Test” and the “Halloween Test”
Michigan
Main Street Program Seeks Communities
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