Governor Signs PA 312 Reforms 
Michigan Municipal League staff and local officials were among those present in Lansing on Wednesday as Governor Rick Snyder signed into law the Public Act 312 reforms that will help local governments maximize public safety resources without jeopardizing collective bargaining rights for police and firefighters. Read more at the League’s Inside 208 blog. Contact Summer Minnick, sminnick@mml.org. MORE>
State
Affairs Update
 MAM Advocate of the Year Nominations Due July 29 – Read more at the League’s Inside 208 blog. Contact Summer Minnick, sminnick@mml.org. MORE>
Economic Vitality Incentive Program Citizens Guide and Dashboard Requirements
MDOT Announces 2013 Federal Program Application Deadlines
MAM
Summer Workshop Registration Now Available!
Federal Update
Congressional Inaction Shuts Down FAA Projects – The inability of Congress to extend the operating authority of the Federal Aviation Administration has led to a partial shutdown of the agency. The lapse of reauthorization means the Airport Improvement Program has stopped processing new airport grants. Read more at the League’s Inside 208 blog. Contact Arnold Weinfeld, aweinfeld@mml.org. MORE>
Senator Boxer Introduces "MAP-21" Transportation Funding Proposal
Federal Grant Opportunities
Elimination of COPS Program Funding
Transportation Funding Cut 34% Under Proposed House Bill
Homeland Security Budget Slashed
Support CDBG!
New Round of TIGER Grants Announced
Rural
Development Solid Waste Grants Available
21st Century Communities
 Walkability Rankings Published – See the League’s 21c3 blog for more information. Contact: Arnold Weinfeld, aweinfeld@mml.org. MORE>
Transportation, Livability and Public Perceptions
"Third Places" Are For Rural Communities Too!
Sirolli Entrepreneur Training Available
National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education and Families
National League of Cities to Celebrate City Achievements Through City Showcase Program
National Association of Realtors Determines Americans Like Mixed-Used, Walkable Neighborhoods
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