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This podcast is brought to you by the Michigan Municipal League. Each week, we showcase insightful interviews on city innovations and politics, delve into the challenges of local government finance, share our members' amazing accomplishments, and take a fresh look at stories in the League's magazine.
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Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League
On this episode of Live with the League we discuss the bipartisan federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act recently approved in D.C. and what it means for Michigan and our communities. We also will cover the latest on the short-term vacation rental issue and what to expect in the state legislature between now and the end of the year.
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League
On this episode of Live with the League, discuss the latest on the short-term rental legislation passed in the House on Wednesday, 10/27, and the recent work by a coalition of organizations that has recommended a statewide plan to spend nearly $6 billion in American Rescue Plan funding.
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Host: Herasanna Richards, Legislative Associate, Michigan Municipal League
A new statewide group, called The Coalition for a Strong and Prosperous Michigan, recently unveiled a bold and comprehensive vision to invest nearly $6 billion in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to build our state’s future. A news conference took place on Oct. 14 to release the plan, called “From Rescue to Prosperity: A Roadmap to Michigan’s Future.”
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League
On this episode of Live with the League, we're scheduled to have guests from the Michigan Attorney Generals office to talk about the Opioid case settlement and what it could mean for communities. We also will discuss in-depth the proposed Cannabis Safety Act that the League is supporting and the marijuana petition proposals appearing on local November ballots in many League member communities.
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League
Get the latest news on the state budget, bills related to marijuana caregivers, and a package of legislation dealing with support for public safety personnel.
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League
COVID Emergency Rental Program, Treasury Updates, CARES Act, ARPA, and more.
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
he Michigan Municipal League invites you to another installment of an ongoing webinar series with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Get the latest updates on:
• Staffing/Covid Updates
• NEPA/SHPO Updates
• 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction
• New LAP Certification (Coming Soon)
• Construction Manual Update/Project Closeouts
• Upcoming Training
• And much more!
You'll also have an opportunity to ask questions or share concerns about issues affecting your community.
Speakers:
Kelly Crannell, Michigan Department of Transportation
Ryan Doyle, Michigan Department of Transportation
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League
On this episode we discuss the latest legislative trends, and Christy Welti will join us to discuss our upcoming Convention in Grand Rapids!
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Safe & Just Michigan has been working in partnership with several organizations and municipalities to advocate for legislation that passes and implements automatic expungement in Michigan. Safe & Just Michigan's Executive Director John S. Cooper will be joined by Amanda O'Boyle, Assistant City Attorney of Lansing, and Frances Walters, Director of the Conviction Integrity and Expungement Unit of Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office (WCPO). They will discuss how municipalities can support and benefit from expanded access to expungement and how they are implementing these programs throughout the state.
Presenters:
John S. Cooper, Executive Director, Safe & Just Michigan
Frances Walters, Director of the Conviction Integrity and Expungement Unit, Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office (WCPO)
Amanda O'Boyle, Assistant City Attorney, City of Lansing
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League
On today's episode we are joined by Eric Bussis from the Michigan Department of Treasury who can answer all of your questions about the American Rescue Plan, and we will hear the latest updates updates from our Lansing team.