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Michigan Municipal League
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.
Live with the League - Bipartisan Federal Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act - November 15, 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.
Nov 16, 2021
52 min
Live with the League - Short-term rentals & American Rescue Plan funding - November 1, 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.
Nov 16, 2021
50 min
Statewide Coalition Unveils Bold & Comprehensive Vision to Invest American Rescue Plan Funding Press Conference - October 14, 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.”
Oct 20, 2021
33 min
Live with the League - Opioid Case Settlement, Cannabis Safety Act, and more  - October 18, 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.
Oct 20, 2021
1 hr 5 min
Live with the League - State Budget, Marijuana Caregivers Bills, and more - October 5, 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.
Oct 5, 2021
48 min
Live with the League - COVID Emergency Rental Program, Treasury Updates, CARES Act, ARPA, and more - September 7, 2021
Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League COVID Emergency Rental Program, Treasury Updates, CARES Act, ARPA, and more.
Oct 5, 2021
57 min
What’s Happening Inside MDOT’s Local Agency Program Webinar -August 25, 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 TransportationRyan Doyle, Michigan Department of Transportation
Aug 26, 2021
1 hr 2 min
Live with the League - Latest Legislative Trends & Our Convention in Grand Rapids - August 23, 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!
Aug 24, 2021
40 min
How Municipalities Can Support and Benefit from Expanded Access to Expungement Webinar - August 19, 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 MichiganFrances Walters, Director of the Conviction Integrity and Expungement Unit, Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office (WCPO)Amanda O'Boyle, Assistant City Attorney, City of Lansing
Aug 23, 2021
55 min
Live with the League  - American Rescue Plan Portal & more - July 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.
Jul 26, 2021
54 min
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