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May 15, 2013
Press Release - Use Part of the State Budget Surplus to Restore Cuts Made by Lansing to Local Revenue Sharing

May 13, 2013
Press Release - Is Michigan Ready for Our Aging Population?

April 29, 2013
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Selects Marquette to Host 2014 Annual Convention

April 29, 2013
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Fund Announces Loss Control Achievement Awards

April 15, 2013
Press Release - Michigan Community Leaders Sign Up for Bone Marrow Registry

April 15, 2013
Press Release -Linden, Fenton, Holly Jointly Win Region 1 Community Excellence Award

April 15, 2013
Press Release - St. Joseph Wins Region 2 Community Excellence Award

April 15, 2013
Press Release - Belding Wins Region 3 Community Excellence Award

April 15, 2013
Press Release - DeWitt Wins Region 4 Community Excellence Award

April 11, 2013
Press Release - Imlay City Wins Region 5 Community Excellence Award

April 11, 2013
Press Release - Rogers City Wins Region 6 Community Excellence Award

April 11, 2013
Press Release - Ironwood Wins Region 7 Community Excellence Award

April 10, 2013
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Honors East Grand Rapids City Manager

April 10, 2013
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Honors Four Officials with Outstanding Service Awards

April 10, 2013
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Honors Northville City Manager

April 10, 2013
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Honors Rochester City Manager

April 10, 2013
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Honors Grand Rapids
Economic Development Director

April 8, 2013
Media Advisory: U.S. Transportation Official, Governor Snyder to Speak at League Conference

March 18, 2013
Press Release - Fixing PPT Legislation, Ending Non-Stop Cuts to Revenue Sharing are Top Legislative Priorities of Michigan Cities

March 5, 2013
Press Release - Why Detroit Matters Is Focus of Statewide Magazine

February 21, 2013
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Launches Free New Database of City Information

February 6, 2013
Press Release - Kalkaska Manager Penny Hill Named 2013 MLGMA President

January 23, 2013
Press Release - John LaMacchia Joins Michigan Municipal League Legislative Team in Lansing

January 22, 2013
Press Release - Michigan Municipal Attorneys Honor Former MAMA President Jack Beras

January 17, 2013
Press Release - League Stands with Governor and Calls on Legislature to Invest in Michigan’s Crumbling Transportation System

December 20, 2012
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Insurance Boards Announce 2013 Member Dividends

December 4, 2012
Press Release - House Hearing on Personal Property Tax Fails to Answer Many Questions

November 16, 2012
Press Release - Communities to Receive Design, Planning Help for Placemaking Projects

November 12, 2012
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Wins Seven MarCom Awards for Marketing and Communications Excellence

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Ann Arbor Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Birmingham Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Clawson Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Curtis Township Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Dearborn Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Delhi Township Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Delta Township Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Dexter Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - East Jordan Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Farmington Hills Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Ferndale Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Fruitport Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Lathrup Village Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Meridian Township Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Monroe County Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Novi Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Oakland County Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Quincy Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Rogers City Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Roseville Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Saline Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Sterling Heights Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Troy Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Williamstown Township Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 5, 2012
Press Release - Ypsilanti Recognized for Environmental Leadership

November 2, 2012
Press Release - 25 Communities Receive First Green Communities Challenge Awards

October 5, 2012
Press Release - Grandville Clean Water Treatment Plant Wins Michigan Municipal League's 2012 Community Excellence Award

October 5, 2012
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Honors Graduates of 2012 Elected Officials Academy

October 5, 2012
Press Release - Lathrup Village Mayor Frank Brock Jr. Honored with 2012 Guido Leadership and Public Service Award

October 5, 2012
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Names State Representatives Wayne Schmidt and Rudy Hobbs as Legislators of the Year

October 5, 2012
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Names State Representatives Rudy Hobbs and Wayne Schmidt as Legislators of the Year

October 5, 2012
Press Release - Durand Mayor Deb Doyle Receives Honorary Life Membership and Ambassador Award

October 5, 2012
Press Release - Ann Arbor Developer Peter Allen Honored with Special Award of Merit by Michigan Municipal League

October 5, 2012
Press Release - Rogers City Mayor Beach Hall Receives Special Award of Merit from Michigan Municipal League

October 5, 2012
Press Release - Sault Sainte Marie City Manager Spencer Nebel Honored with Special Award of Merit

October 5, 2012
Press Release - Grandville Mayor James R. Buck Receives 2012 Jim Sinclair Exceptional Service Award

October 4, 2012
Press Release - Michigan Local Government Management Association Honors Frankenmuth City Manager Charlie Graham

October 4, 2012
Press Release - Michigan Association of Mayors Honors Mason Mayor Leon Clark

October 3, 2012
Press Release - Linden Mayor David Lossing Named President of Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees

October 3, 2012
Press Release - Officials from Farmington Hills, Berkley and Ferrysburg Elected to Statewide Municipal Leaders Association

September 20, 2012
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League, Dan Gilmartin Receives 2012 Diamond Awards from Executives Association

September 20, 2012
Press Release - Randall L. Brown Re-Elected as President of Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys

September 20, 2012
Press Release - Three Southeast Michigan Attorneys Honored with 2012 Distinguished Municipal Attorney of the Year Awards

September 20, 2012
Press Release - Ronald D. Keefe Wins Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys 2012 Steude Award

August 30, 2012
Announcement - Request for Applications - Placemaking Technical Assistance Opportunity

August 22, 2012
Press Release - Two-Thirds Minority-Rule Petitions Illegal; Petitions Hid Critical Details from Voters

August 13, 2012
Press Release - Samantha Harkins Named Director of State Affairs at League

August 9, 2012
Press Release - Campaign Launched to Provide Facts about Senate Bills 1065-1072 to State House, Senate Candidates

August 8, 2012
Press Release - Summer Minnick Recieves New, Expanded Role at League

July 26, 2012
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Announces 2012 Legislator of the Year Awards to State Representatives Rudy Hobbs and Wayne Schmidt

July 24, 2012
Press Release - NLC Announces First Mutual Bond Insurer to Serve Municipal Market Exclusively

July 19, 2012
Press Release - Detroit Wins Major Cable Lawsuit, League's Legal Defense Fund Assists in Court Case

June 26, 2012
Press Release - League Unveils Art Sculpture Video

June 18, 2012
Press Release - Detroit’s Canfield Social Yard Wins Contest

June 15, 2012
Press Release - Michigan Certified Public Manager® Program partners with Michigan Municipal League

June 7, 2012
Press Release - "It's About Place" Top 10 Contest Finalists Selected

June 6, 2012
Press Release - League Unveils Three New Blogs

May 17, 2012
Press Release - 46 Projects from 28 Michigan Cities Vie for Funding in
It's About Place, The Let’s Save Michigan Placemaking Contest

May 14, 2012
Press Release - Replace Don't Erase Coalition Releases Statement About Senate Personal Property Tax Bills

May 1, 2012
Press Release - Senate Committee Passes Personal Property Tax Repeal Despite Concerns and Appeals from Locals

April 18, 2012
Press Release - Bills Would Strip Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Local Revenues from Local Communities, Schools

April 17, 2012
Media Advisory -Replace Don't Erase Coalition to Hold Press Conference on PPT Issue

April 12, 2012
Press Release - Michigan Voters Overshelmingly Oppose Proposal to Cut the Personal Property Tax

April 9, 2012
Press Release - League CEO to Speak at Urban Land Institute 3rd Annual ULI MI Public Private Partnership Forum

March 28, 2012
Press Release - Urban Land Institute 3rd Annual ULI MI Public Private Partnership Forum

March 21, 2012
Press Release - Utica Wins Region 1 Community Excellence Award at Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference

March 21, 2012
Press Release - Baroda Wins Region 2 Community Excellence Award at Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference

March 21, 2012
Press Release - Grandville Wins Region 3 Community Excellence Award at Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference

March 21, 2012
Press Release - Durand Wins Region 4 Community Excellence Award at Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference

March 21, 2012
Press Release - Port Huron Wins Region 5 Community Excellence Award at Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference

March 21, 2012
Press Release - Alpena Wins Region 6 Community Excellence Award at Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference

March 21, 2012
Press Release - Bessemer Wins Region 7 Community Excellence Award at Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference

March 21, 2012
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Honors Officials from Lake Isabella and Ann Arbor during Annual Capital Conference in Lansing

March 21, 2012
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Honors Ann Arbor City Attorney Stephen Postema during Annual Capital Conference in Lansing

March 21, 2012
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Honors Lake Isabella Village Manager Tim Wolff during Annual Capital Conference in Lansing

March 20, 2012
Press Release - Proposal to Scrap Personal Property Tax Means More Cuts to Local Services, HIgher Local Property Taxes

March 9, 2012
Press Release - Let's Save Michigan Launches It's About Place: A Placemaking Contest with $2,000 in Awards to Fund Placemaking Projects in Michigan

Feb. 21, 2012
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Launches Mobile App for Capital Conference March 20-21 in Lansing

Feb. 10, 2012
Press Release - MMLWCF Loss Control Acheivement Awards

Feb. 9, 2012
Press Release - Proposed 2013 Budget is "Modest Improvement"

Feb. 9, 2012
Press Release - Artserve: Gov. Snyder's Proposed Funding for Arts, Culture Represents Important Investment in Michigan's Future Prosperity

Feb. 3, 2012
Press Release - Wyoming City Manager Curtis Holt to Lead Michigan Local Government Management Association

February 1, 2012:
Press Release - League Selects Six New Board Members

January 13, 2012
Press Release - State Has Opportunity to Keep its Promise to Local Taxpayers

December 13, 2011
Press Release - Letter to Governor Snyder: Veto Bills Prohibiting Local Governments from Offering Domestic Partner Benefits

December 6, 2011
Press Release - Brownfield Credit Replacement Bills Victory for Michigan Communities

November 16, 2011
Press Release - AEG Report Confirms Financial Devastation to Michigan Communities if PPT is Eliminated

November 11, 2011
Press Release - Michigan Residents Step Up for Local Services

November 4, 2011
Press Release - Urban Cooperation Act Bills Pave Way to More Service Sharing by Communities

October 26, 2011
Press Release - Gov. Snyder's Transportation Plan on Right Path to Prosperity

October 20, 2011
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Boards Announce 2012 Member Dividends

October 12, 2011
Press Release - Michigan Local Government Management Association Honors Mark Wollenweber

October 7, 2011
Press Release - Sterling Heights Mayor Earns 2011 Michael A. Guido Leadership and Public Service Award

October 7, 2011
Press Release - Adrian Mayor Earns Michigan Municipal League’s 2011 Special Award of
Merit

October 7, 2011
Press Release - Birmingham Attorney Earns Michigan Municipal League 2011 Special
Award of Merit

October 7, 2011
Press Release - Governor’s Director of Strategy Earns Michigan Municipal League 2011
Special Award of Merit

October 7, 2011
Press Release - State Representative Vicki Barnett (D-Farmington Hills) Earns Michigan
Municipal League’s Highest Honor

October 7, 2011
Press Release - Clare's Cops & Doughnuts Bakery Wins Community Excellence Award

October 7, 2011
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Honors Elected Officials Academy Graduates

October 6, 2011
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Unveils Book Outlining Path to Prosperity in Michigan

October 6, 2011
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Honors Jase Bolger

October 5, 2011
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees Announces New President, Vice President, Welcomes Six New Board Members

October 4, 2011
Press Release - Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys Announces New President at 2011 MAMA Awards Luncheon in Grand Rapids

October 4, 2011
Press Release - Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys Announces Winner of 2011 Distinguished Municipal Attorney Award at 2011 MAMA Awards Luncheon in Grand Rapids

October 4, 2011
Press Release - Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys Announces Winner of 2011 William L. Steude Ethics and Civility in Local Government Award at MAMA Awards Luncheon in Grand Rapids

October 3, 2011
Press Release - Hundreds of Mayors, City Managers, and Local Leaders Gather to Hear Governor and Others Talk Propserity for Michigan Communties

September 15, 2011
Press Release - Twitter Talk Communicates New Transportation Vision to Thousands

September 9, 2011
Press Release - New Transportation Vision for Michigan on Twitter

September 8, 2011
Press Release - Replace Don't Erase the Personal Property Tax

July 12, 2011
Press Release - League Hires Laura Hoppe as Graphic & Web Designer

July 5, 2011
Press Release - Michigan Communities Score Several Victories in Lansing!

July 1, 2011
Press Release - PA 312 Reforms Mark Victory for Taxpayers, Will Keep More Police Officers & Firefighters on the Job

July 1, 2011
Press Release - League Hires Jason Mancini as Legislative Associate in Lansing Office

June 8, 2011
Press Release - Alpena Mayor and League Board President Carol Shafto Announces Retirement from Politics at End of December

June 3, 2011
Press Release - Clare Wins Region 4 Community Excellence Award for Cops & Doughnuts Bakery

June 1, 2011
Press Release - Marquette Wins Region 7 Community Excellence Award for Waterfront Safety Initiative; Now in Running for Statewide Honor

May 23, 2011
Press Release - Paw Paw Wins Michigan Municipal League's Region 2 Community Excellence Award

May 20, 2011
Press Release - Governor, Legislature Signal Recognition that Communities & Place Key to Economic Turnaround

May 18, 2011
Press Release - Vassar Wins Michigan Municipal League's Region 5 Community Excellence Award

May 13, 2011
Press Release - Ludington Wins Michigan Municipal League's Region 3 Community Excellence Award

May 10, 2011
Press Release - Southfield Wins Michigan Municipal League's Region 1 Community Excellence Award

May 10, 2011
Press Release - Statewide Millage Successes Show Michigan Residents Willing to Support Important Services in Local Communities

May 10, 2011
Press Release - PDF: Statewide Millage Results 5/3/11

May 9, 2011
Press Release - West Branch "Fabulous Fridays" Wins Region 6 Community Excellence Award

May 2, 2011
Press Release - Wakefield's Dick Bolen Joins Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees

April 25, 2011
Press Release - House and Senate Bills Would Kill Successful Tax Credits Used by Local Communities to Generate Jobs, Investments

\April 21, 2011
Press Release - Citizens Research Council: Analysis of Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act

April 12, 2011
Press Release - League Freezes Member Dues as League Insurance Programs Distribute Combined $10 Million Dividend

April 6, 2011
Press Release - League Honors Individuals, Organizations from Hamtramck, Howell, Kentwood and Detroit

April 6, 2011
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Honors City of Howell

April 6, 2011
Press Release- Michigan Municipal League Honors Hamtramck Mayor

April 6, 2011
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Honors Kentwood Mayor

April 4, 2011
Press Release - A New Balancing Act: Local Leaders Coming to Lansing to Learn the Implications of Michigan's State Budget Woes

Mar. 28, 2011
Press Release - Response to the Governor's Reform Plan

Mar. 21, 2011 - A Special Message from Gov. Rick Snyder: Community Development and Local Government Reforms

Mar. 21, 2011-
Press Release - League Applauds Governor's Local Government Reforms

Mar. 21, 2011 -
Press Release - League Liability & Property Pool to Distribute $3 Million Dividend

Mar. 14, 2011
Press Release - Improved Emergency Management Bill Should Help MI Communities Facing Financial Hardship

Mar. 2, 2011
Press Release - New League Survey Shows Michigan Communities Saving Money with Shared Services

Feb. 17, 2011
Press Release - Governor's Proposed Revenue Sharing Elimination

Feb. 11, 2011
Press Release - Reprinted from MIRS 2/10/11: PPT Elimination = $1B Revenue Loss

Feb. 8, 2011
Press Release - Governor Offers "Citizen's Guide" Tools to Local Governments

Feb. 8, 2011
Press Release - Farmington Hills City Manager Named 2011 MLGMA President

Jan. 31, 2011
Press Release - Michigan Police Chiefs Support League's Position to Amend PA 312

Jan. 31, 2011
Press Release - Senate Finance Committee to Take Testimony on SB34 to Eliminate Personal Property Tax

Jan. 26, 2011
Press Release - Local Leaders Respond to Gov. Snyder's Invitation and Propose Government Reforms

Jan. 26, 2011
Press Release - Michigan Municipal League Proposed Reform Priorities for 2011-2012

Jan. 25, 2011
Press Release - Media Roundtable: Local Elected Leaders Propose Government Reforms and Efficiencies

Jan. 14, 2011
Press Release - Improving Revenues Must be Used to Restore Revenue Sharing Cuts

Jan. 3, 2011
Press Release - League Continues to Inform Communities on Medical Marijuana Law

Dec. 3, 2010
Press Release - League Earns Last-Minute Approvals From Lame-Duck Legislature

Dec. 1, 2010
Detroit Free Press - League CEO Dan Gilmartin on HIgh Speed Rail Funding

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