MML in the News

A look at the Michigan Municipal League from around the state

Share revenue: State's revenue sharing choices have weakened local services
Lansing State Journal, 6/19/08

Foreclosure reform package offers property tax exemptions
Spinal Column, 6/18/08

MML Green Light Donigan Transit Plan
MIRS Capitol Capsule, 6/16/08

Collaborative seeks to make area communities more energy efficient
Crain's Detroit Business, 6/16/08

Place matters more than jobs to 'Millenials,' Michigan Municipal League head says
Business Review Western Michigan, 6/12/08

Corrections Officers Could See Binding Arbitration
MIRS Capitol Capsule, 6/10/08

House Panel Approves Corrections Arbitration Bill
Gongwer News Service, 6/10/08

Don't expand costly state arbitration rules
Detroit News, 6/09/08

Blanchard named Outstanding Citizen of the Year
Cadillac News, 6/05/08

GVMC conference explores elements of a 21st century development strategy
Rapid Growth, 6/04/08

Elk Rapids gets an award
Elk Rapids Blog, 6/04/08

Transportation Committee Hears Conflicting Testimony
Gongwer News Service, 6/03/08

Michigan braces for another messy fight over budget, taxes
Detroit Free Press, 6/02/08

Time crunch could keep cleanup bond off ballot
Kalamazoo Gazette, 5/31/08

Survey Says: P.A. 312, Courts Worst Unfunded Mandates
MIRS Capitol Capsule, 5/28/08

Binding Arbitration a Top Issue for Locals Bucking Unfunded Mandates
Gongwer News Service, 5/27/08

Home value drop hurting cities
Detroit News, 5/26/08

Working for positive change
Posted by Michigan Man, 5/24/08

Public officials learn from each other
Saginaw News, 5/23/08

State revenue forecast causes budget concerns at all levels
Journal News Papers, 5/22/08

Mayors Decry Revenue Sharing Increase Loss
MIRS Capitol Capsule, 5/22/08

Officials Rally at State Capitol to Get Promised Funding
WLNS TV 6 News, 5/22/08

Homebuilders 'Stand Up For Housing' At Capitol
MIRS Capitol Capsule, 5/20/08

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality seeks $1.3 billion to protect environment
Kalamazoo Gazette 5/22/08

Next Michigan state budget might help police
Chicago Tribune, 5/22/08

Surcharge-repeal drive may hit bump
Crain's Detroit Business, 5/19/08

DEQ drafts $1.3B cleanup plan: Bond would target contaminated sites, water
Crain's Detroit Business, 5/19/08

Focus Turns on How to Trim Budget By Up to $400m
Gongwer News Service, 5/16/08

New '09 Budget Hole Pegged at $393M
MIRS Capitol Capsule, 5/16/08

Dexter residents hear cityhood facts
Ann Arbor News, 5/13/08

Downtown Conference Call for Awards
The Earth Times, 5/13/08

Feel the Zeel Wins Community Excellence Award
Fred "the zeel" Zeely, 5/12/08

Cities to swap ideas
Daily Press & Argus, 5/12/08

Newsmaker Friday: Gearing Up For Next Major Fiscal Crisis - Local Governments
Gongwer News Service, 5/09/08

TIFA Plan Introduced
MIRS Capitol Capsule, 5/09/08

2008 Michigan Downtown Conference Announced; Bay City Is Host
PR Newswire, 5/07/08

Rethinking
Posted by Michigan Man, 5/04/08

Court: Lansing not liable in death
Detroit Free Press, 4/29/08

Cities Cannot Be Sued Because of Ice Accumulation on Sidewalks
Red Tape Blog, 4/28/08

Dwindling shares, cuts in state revenue sharing squeeze local services
Detroit Free Press, 4/27/08

Meisner looking for more discussion on senate housing package
Gogwer News Service, 4/25/08

The One Clear Voice
Posted by Michigan Man, 4/24/08

President and CEO of the MML Foundation, George D. Goodman named Starr Commonwealth Trustee Emeritus
For Immediate Release, 4/23/08

H.A.L. Working to Benefit Economy
Gongwer News Service, 4/23/08

New Economy Makes Historic Districts Quicker in the Making
Gongwer News Service, 4/18/08

MML Urges Gov to Veto Supplemental
MIRS Capitol Capsule, 4/18/08

Income tax increase repeal wrong for state budget
Kalamazoo Gazette, 4/17/08

House republicans pushing income tax hike repeal
Gongwer News Service, 4/14/08

Bulging prisons drain Michigan's budget
Detroit News, 4/14/08

GHHS students joined City Council at annual state conference
Grand Rapids Tribune, 4/9/08

'Hire michigan first' measures clear committees
Gongwer News Service, 4/8/08

Jackson Bumpy Roads
WLNS TV 6, 4/8/08

Community leaders say e-government saves money
Detroit Free Press, 4/6/08

A push for road repairs
Jackson Citizen Patriot, 4/7/08

MML urges Legislature:'Don't break the promise'
Dowagiac Dailey News, 4/3/08

MML Wants to End Drought
MIRS Capitol Capsule, 4/2/08

Cities Urge Senate to Retain Revenue Sharing Boost
Gongwer News Service, 4/2/08

Legislature passes increased tax credit for urban brownfield projects
Crain's Detroit Business, 3/31/08

Senate Pops It's Own Pop-Up
MIRS Capitol Capsule, 3/28/08

Christman Co. Renovates, Restores Former Mutual Bldg.
CoStar Group, 3/27/08

Cramped courthouse to move to bigger building
Detroit Free Press, 3/26/08

Senate approves retail incubator legislation to spur downtown development in Michigan
Petoskey News, March 24, 2008

Locals Decry Road Funding Cuts
MIRS Capitol Capsule, 3/20/08

State beefs up measures against blight
Mlive.com, 3/21/08

Annexation legislation now in the hands of the Senate
Hometown Life, 3/20/08

Proposed home tax change could cost local communities
The Journal Newspapers, 3/20/08

Committee Approves Property Ownership Requirement Ban
Gongwer News Service, 3/18/08

Divided political power at the Capitol leads to some roadblocks
Mlive.com, 3/16/08

12 seats available on youth board Officials hope input boosts city vitality
Detroit Free Press, 3/16/08

MML Opposes Pop-Up Tax Reform
MIRS Capitol Capsule, 3/13/08

Blight-busting plan calls for rental home checks
Detroit Free Press, 3/13/08

Copycat fight, Local printers want Wayne County to stop the presses
Detroit's Weekly Alternative, 3/12/08

Port Austin featured in MML magazine
Huron Dailey Tribune, 3/07/08

Roads: To get beyond potholes, Michigan needs Capitol aid
Lansing State Journal, 3/06/08

House panel moves on annexation bills
Gongwer News Service, 3/05/08

Locals: Revenue sharing increase good step; Townships: Include us
Gongwer News Service, 3/04/08

Regional redevelopment summit set for Detroit
Oakland Business Review, 3/03/08

Municipal cost cuts get more creative
Detroit News, 03/03/08

Transportation panel urged to look at interdepartmental grants
Gongwer News, 2/ 28/08

Committee signs off on M.B.T. credit for financial institutions
Gongwer News Service, 2/28/08

Annexation legislation deserving of appause
Wayne County Journal, 2/28/08

Making Michigan cities talent magnets by Dan Gilmartin
T.C. Record Eagle, 2/21/08

High Street repairs may have to wait until 2009
Jackson Citizen Patriot, 2/21/08

Bill targets rise in taxable value of homes
Mlive.com, 2/21/08

Potholes appear early, and repair funds are flat
Detroit Free Press, 2/19/08

State cable TV law needs a tune-up
Detroit Free Press, 2/18/08

Bills Would Change Annexation Process
MIRS Capitol Capsule, 2/15/08

Municipal League opposes annexation legislation
The Journal Group, 2/14/08

Annexation bills the answer?
Hometown Life, 2/14/08

Groups at odds over annexation bills
Spinal Column, 2/13/08

McGeehan opposing state bill on annexation
Holland Sentinel, 2/11/08

Budget: Granholm crafts low-conflict plan with solid priorities
Lansing State Journal, 2/12/08

Officials cross swords over turf battles
Capital News Service, 2/08/08

Cities, townships face off over annexation/detachment plans
Gongwer News Service, 2/06/08

Biz benefits from 'community' feel
Crain's Detroit Business, 2/04/08

State budget is more than math
Lansing State Journal, 1/29/08

Myths about state budget deter Michigan's progress
Detroit Free Press, 1/29/08

SBAM: Sense of community important for entrepreneurs
Crain's Detroit Business, 1/28/08

Public input sought for downtown plan
Clio Messenger, 1/27/08

Assessments fall, tax bills may rise
Detroit News, 1/25/08

Escanaba City Council members undergo training
Escanaba Daily Press, 1/15/08

Revenue sharing to be focus for lobbyists
Traverse City Record Eagle, 1/06/08