Defend Michigan Democracy Coalition Formed
 The Michigan Municipal League, along with a number of other statewide organizations, has formed a coalition to defend the constitutional principle of majority rule that would be eliminated by a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow just one-third of the members of one chamber of Michigan’s Legislature to obstruct any state tax reform or re-approval to broaden the base of a tax. MORE>
State
Affairs Update
 State Transportation Commission Approves Strengthening of Local Language - On July 26th, the State Transportation Commission (STC) approved language that strengthens the Complete Streets Policy. A couple of weeks ago, the League submitted suggestions on strengthening the draft policy put forward by the STC. The biggest change from the draft policy is that MDOT is now required to work with local road agencies. MORE>
Training for First Responders Involving Alternative Fuel Vehicles
November Ballot Could Be Crowded
Registration Open for 2012 Convention, Mackinac Island Oct 3-5
Registration Now Open for MAM Summer Workshop in Traverse City
Interacting with the State - Michigan Shared Services Community
Federal Update
 Congressman Dingell, USDOT, HUD and Snyder Administration Officials to Speak in Dearborn - The MML, in collaboration with the Michigan Suburbs Alliance, SEMCOG, Transportation for Michigan, and our national partner, Transportation for America is sponsoring a workshop on Wednesday, August 15th on regional transit issues and financing projects. The workshop will be held from 9 am -3 pm at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. MORE>
Congress to Begin Summer Break
MAP-21 Webinar and Resources
USDOT Announces Funding for Michigan Transit Projects
"Fiscal Cliff" On the Horizon
21st Century Communities
 Present Your Green Success Story at November Conference - The third annual Michigan Green Communities conference is scheduled for November 2, 2012, at the Michigan Municipal League's Capital Office in Lansing. Staff and elected/appointed officials from local government, colleges and universities, or other organizations partnering with local government are invited to submit a proposal to present at the conference. MORE>
Municipal Budgets and Placemaking: Peanut Butter and Jelly, or Oil and Water?
The Forecast is Cloud-y for Communities
Tolerance and Prosperity
Great Lakes Fishery Trust Grant Proposals Now Being Accepted
National Park Service Offers Free Technical Assistance
The Fund Book - Free Federal Funding Resource |
