Michigan’s local communities have been hit hard by a decrease in state revenue sharing. Cities, townships and villages have been continuously underfunded by the state over the past two decades due to various cuts, according to state government officials. During…
Local government advocates in Michigan recently received some good news out of the state appellate court. But local governments aren’t necessarily guaranteed more money as a result of the decision. Over the summer, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled…
During a recent interview on the Friday Morning Podcast, Tony Minghine, chief operating officer of Michigan Municipal League, discussed a few opportunities in ongoing budget negotiations that could fundamentally change the way tax revenues flow to local governments. Minghine was…
As you read this blog, lawmakers in Lansing continue to debate funding priorities. And while, as of today, it might seem like budget negotiations are at an impasse, we all know that come early October, the state of Michigan will…
Across the country, the national economy is now enjoying its longest recovery in more than a century since that time. While Michigan has only lagged behind slightly in its efforts to get back on stable financial footing, state unemployment is at an all-time low. But are we ready for…
In the latest episode of Limelight, a product of the Michigan Municipal League’s We Love Where You Live podcast, Membership Engagement Specialist Emily Kieliszewski interviewed Matt Resch, founder of Lansing-based communications, public relations, and issue management firm Resch Strategies. Resch…
A recent article in Chief Executive magazine highlights a report on the key factors that contribute to a successful city. While business activity, cultural experiences and political engagement made the list, their assessment shows the biggest contributor to a successful city is talent. The…
On the most-recent SaveMICity podcast, the League’s Deputy Executive Director & COO Tony Minghine sits down with Flint Councilmember Monica Galloway to discuss what she learned from SaveMICity’s ambassador program and how its mission applies directly to her community. Galloway…
A new survey from The Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) at the University of Michigan shows the link between poverty, unmet needs and the availability of public resources in communities. The findings revealed that poverty is widespread…
Now in its third year, the SaveMICity initiative is starting to see success toward our goal of reforming Michigan’s broken system for funding its communities. We’ve seen this success in words. We’ve seen it in legislative action. And we feel…