Statewide Editorials: Let Legislators Do Their Job. Vote NO on Proposal 5
 Newspapers across the state have come out overwhelmingly against Proposal 5, which would require a 2/3 supermajority to increase taxes that would effectively end legislative collaboration-- hurting public safety, hospitals and other essential services. Read the Detroit Free Press debate. The League's Arnold Weinfeld joined Gov. Snyder and others on a statewide bus tour opposing Proposal 5. Listen to WJR's Frank Beckmann Show with Dan Gilmartin as the final guest. Watch a bipartisan video of Gov. Snyder and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero speaking against Prop 5. Watch a Detroit News and Free Press video calling for a NO vote on Prop 5. The Defend Michigan Democracy coalition website has resources for communities including a sample resolution opposing Prop 5. Join the Vote NO effort. Read who is paying for ballot proposal ads. MORE>
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Affairs Update
 Personal Property Tax A Priority in Lame Duck? - Lansing's local political publication, MIRS, indicated the Speaker has personal property tax reform as a top issue to handle in the lame duck session being held the end of November/beginning of December for 2-3 weeks. The League, along with our partners in the Replace Don't Erase coalition, have continued concerns about an identified guaranteed replacement for PPT revenue. One source that has been identified is expiring battery tax credits. MORE>
Members Urged to Take Action Against Proposal 5
League Board Votes to Oppose Proposal 6
Interacting with the State - Michigan Shared Services Community
Federal Update
US Department of Transportation Seeking Local Feedback on National Environmental Policy Act
Tell Your Story: The FCC Wants to Hear About PEG in Your Community
MAP-21 Resources Available
"Fiscal Cliff" On the Horizon
21st Century Communities
 Michigan Economic Center Announces "Dream Restored Project" - The Michigan Economic Center at the Prima Civitas Foundation has announced a two- year project to develop policies for a "public goods" investment strategy in Michigan. Dubbed the "Dream Restored Project" MEC Director John Austin, notes that the time is past for Michigan to figure out how to invest in critical assets such as great universities, good roads, clean water, public safety, and overall quality of life. The projects goal is to provide research-driven, policy ideas through citizen input to inform future debate on state and budget and legislative priorities and offer additional solutions. MORE>
Art's Contribution to the Gross Domestic Product Will Be Calculated
With Liberty and Justice for All
Technology and Civic Engagement
NWMCOG Receives Award for Placemaking Guidebook
"Our Town" Art Grants Available
Redistribution of Wealth - The Socialists Are Coming!
MiCNU to Begin West Michigan Meet Up
Built Environment Showcase to be Held at MSU
The Fund Book - Free Federal Funding Resource |
