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Spending Debate Begins for $483 Million in Unexpected Tax Revenues
Revenues coming into state government this fiscal year could be nearly $483 million higher than anticipated in January. Read the Inside 208 blog post. No decisions on how to spend the unanticipated surplus have been made – but according to this Mlive story it appears that putting some of the cash into Michigan’s deteriorating roads will get strong consideration. The Michigan Municipal League wants more spent to restore past cuts to revenue sharing programs – money that helps local governments pay for police, fire and other services. View the press release
How Marquette's Placemaking has Developed a Thriving Community
Read about and listen to a Michigan Radio interview with Marquette City Manager Bill Vadja and Arnold Weinfeld, the League's Director of Strategic Initiatives, on Marquette's placemaking success story.
League Works to Improve Local Control in ORV Legislation
The League has worked with Representative Bumstead on House Bill 4299 to improve local control over ORVs being used within municipalities. Read more.
House Considers Income Tax Credit for Michigan College Graduates
House Bill 4182 would give an income tax credit to students who graduate from a Michigan college if they live and work in Michigan after graduation. The League supports this legislation as a way to attract and retain talented individuals in the state. Read more. State Rep. Andy Schor discussed the "brain drain" bill on public radio.
League Opposes Aviation Bills That Would Cut Revenue Sharing Funds
The League opposes a proposal on changing the aviation fuel tax because the bill's current form would result in a $12 million cut to revenue sharing.
DIA Inside|Out Among League's How-To Placemaking Resources
Inside|Out brings 80 reproductions of masterpieces from the Detroit Institute of Art (DIA) museum’s collection to the streets and parks of greater metro Detroit. Read more case studies showing how various communities have successfully enhanced their sense of place in creative and surprising ways.
Arnold Weinfeld Discusses Intergovernmental Relations
WBKB TV 11, 4/30/2013
Crain's Detroit Business, 4/19/13
League Training Recommended to Flint Council
Mlive, 4/24/13
EPA Grant on Research into Renewable Energy Barriers
MiBiz, 4/14/13
League Board Member Pens Book on Eastpointe
21c3, 4/3/13
Fiscal troubles for city halls across Michigan
BridgeMi, 5/16/13
States’ Power Grab Quells Local Governments’ Authority
Citiwire, 5/16/13
Grand Rapids DDA Rolls Out Bicycle Marketing
GRBJ, 5/10/13
Bike Lanes Led to 49% Increase in NYC Retail Sales
Boing Boing, 5/10/13
Cities consolidate dispatch services
Observer and Eccentric , 4/28/2013
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