Capital Conference Registration Opens Tomorrow, January 11
 Everyone’s talking about the fundamental role of placemaking in the economic revitalization of Michigan’s communities. But the economics of place has to start with the politics of place. Join us in Lansing March 20-21 to learn about all the key state and federal issues that will impact our communities in the year ahead. MORE>
State
Affairs Update
 League Committee Sign-Up - Don’t Forget! - Be sure to sign up for the League’s Legislative Governance Committee and/or one of the League’s six issue committees if you are interested and haven’t done so already! Fill out the form and email it to nbrown@mml.org. Interest forms should be submitted by Thursday, January 12. MORE>
Interacting with the State - Michigan Shared Services Community
FINAL CALL to Participate in 2011/2012 Pay and Benefits Survey
Federal Update
 U.S. Congress Likely to Address Transportation Issues in Early 2012 - With Congress due to come back into session, transportation issues will need to be addressed in short order. The extensions approved by Congress in the latter part of 2011 for the Federal Aviation Administration and highway funding expire on Jan 31 and February 29 respectively. Lobbyists for airports are already asking that a longer term two-year funding bill for the Federal Aviation Administration be the first piece of legislation in line for takeoff when Congress gets back to work. MORE>
Congress Finishes 2012 Budget With Cuts to Local Programs
Deficit Reduction - Members Urged to Pass Resolution
21st Century Communities
 Discovering Civic Software Through New App Marketplace - Technology is driving change at a fast and furious pace, altering our lives in ways that we could never have imagined only a short time ago. Now, in an economy of shrinking budgets and staff, emerging technologies are allowing the public sector to completely rethink how they function, deliver services, and engage their citizens. Enter the Civic Commons Marketplace, a recently launched app "store" that was highlighted in a Fast Company article. MORE>
“That Michigan Radio Show” Discusses Economics of Place Book with League CEO Dan Gilmartin
“Our Town” Arts Grants Available
Sign Regulation Workshops
Economics
of Place
Book Released, Available from League at Amazon |
