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League's First-Ever Virtual Convention Is Now Underway!
The League is excited to be launching our first-ever Virtual Convention! If you haven't yet registered, you can still sign up. Tuesday was filled with the Board and Annual Business Meetings. Wednesday gets off to a great start with keynotes from Faye Nelson of W.K. Kellogg Foundation and our own CEO Dan Gilmartin, followed by numerous breakouts. Governor Whitmer and National League of Cities Executive Director Clarence Anthony join us on Thursday, along with a legislative panel led by Congressman Dan Kildee and more breakouts. We'll wrap up Convention with Affiliate Friday. And don't forget the networking opportunities with colleagues and our virtual expo hall. Download the program and register today.
League Honors Senator Moss and Rep. Howell as Legislators of the Year
The League has honored Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) and Rep. Gary Howell (R-North Branch) as our 2020 Legislators of the Year. Sen. Moss and Rep. Howell received the recognition in conjunction with the release of tribute videos- Moss and Howell - and podcast conversations about their work on behalf of Michigan's communities. Read more.
Webinars to Cover Essential Coronavirus-Related & Other Topics
The League has developed a variety of webinars related to COVID-19 and other current topics. Upcoming webinars include Monday Morning Live (Oct. 12, 12pm). After the webinars air, they are available in a variety of formats on our Coronavirus Resources page.
Judge Says 2020 Census Must Continue for Another Month
A federal judge has stopped the 2020 csnsus from finishing at the end of September and ordered the once-a-decade count of every U.S. resident to continue through the end of October. She says a shortened schedule likely would produce inaccurate results. Read more.
NEW Fact Sheet Outlines Details of Social Districts Law
Michigan enacted a new law intended to spur economic activity and provide flexibility for
hospitality businesses by enabling the on-site
sale and off-site consumption of alcoholic
beverages in designated “Social District” areas.
See our new Fact Sheet for details and sample
documents.
League Launches New Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resource Page
The League's new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) resource page is part of the long-term external and internal DEI strategies we've implemented in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and countless other victims of racial violence. The site features our DEI webinars as well as informational blogs and articles. Check it out.
Local Officials Continue to Seek Billions in Direct Federal Budget Aid
MiBiz 8/5/2020
Ambassador Award Given to Flint City Council President Monica Galloway
Fox 25-66 8/4/2020
Grants Offered to Local Residents Implementing Positive Change
WBKB11 8/4/2020
Kildee, Upton Push $50.5B Federal Aid Package for Small Businesses in Michigan Municipal League Webinar
MiBiz 6/21/2020
Local Governments Turn to Furloughs to Get Through COVID-19 Pandemic
Michigan Advance 5/15/2020
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Whitmer: Michigan Movie Theaters Can Open and K-5 Students Must Wear Masks
Bridge 9/25/2020
Michigan Lawmakers Unveil $62.8B Budget with Cuts, Shifts to Meet Shortfall
Detroit News 9/23/2020
Increased Remote Work Could Bring Income Tax Revenue Hit for Detroit, Other Cities
Crain's Detroit Business 9/20/2020
7 Grassroots Strategies Empowering Urban Communities
Planetizen 9/205/2020
Confronting COVID-19: Tactical Urbanism and Other Approaches to Repurposing Space and Boosting Equity
Urban Land 9/18/2020
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