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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.

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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#50

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. ... Read more

16 Nov 2021

52 MINS

52:22

16 Nov 2021

#49

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. ... Read more

16 Nov 2021

50 MINS

50:26

16 Nov 2021

#48

Statewide Coalition Unveils Bold & Comprehensive Vision to Invest American Rescue Plan Funding Press...

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.” ... Read more

20 Oct 2021

33 MINS

33:56

20 Oct 2021

#47

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. ... Read more

20 Oct 2021

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:06

20 Oct 2021

#46

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. ... Read more

05 Oct 2021

48 MINS

48:41

05 Oct 2021

#45

Live with the League - COVID Emergency Rental Program, Treasury Updates, CARES Act, ARPA, and more -...

Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League COVID Emergency Rental Program, Treasury Updates, CARES Act, ARPA, and more. ... Read more

05 Oct 2021

57 MINS

57:05

05 Oct 2021

#44

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 Transportation Ryan Doyle, Michigan Department of Transportation ... Read more

26 Aug 2021

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:28

26 Aug 2021

#43

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! ... Read more

24 Aug 2021

40 MINS

40:34

24 Aug 2021

#42

How Municipalities Can Support and Benefit from Expanded Access to Expungement Webinar - August 19, ...

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 ... Read more

23 Aug 2021

55 MINS

55:13

23 Aug 2021

#41

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. ... Read more

26 Jul 2021

54 MINS

54:56

26 Jul 2021

#40

Accept your American Rescue Plan Funds BY TUESDAY, July 27

Join us for a Facebook Live chat where we talk with communities about their experience filling out the application. 11:30 am, July 22, 2021 ... Read more

22 Jul 2021

28 MINS

28:33

22 Jul 2021

#39

American Rescue Plan funding is on the way: Learn how to access it and maximize it

New possibility is coming to town and you are one of the first to greet it. Maximizing the benefits of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding requires more than a little planning. Greeting these new dollars with good government practices, some strategic blue-sky thinking, and broad community engagement can help you grow possibility into real, long lasting benefits for your community and its people. Join us for an information-packed webinar where you’ll hear from experts on: -Strategies for coordination activities between different units of government -Leveraging state, private and philanthropic dollars to maximize your ARP funding -Navigating the Michigan Department of Treasury ARP application portal -Reporting and auditing requirements -How to access assistance in seeking, planning for, and utilizing your ARP dollars Presenters: Plante Moran, Michigan Municipal League, and the Michigan Association of Counties ... Read more

15 Jul 2021

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:34

15 Jul 2021

#38

Building Community Wealth and Economic Resilience

Join the National Coalition for Community Capital (NC3) as they explore the use of Community Investment Funds (CIFs) as a way to strengthen local economies. The webinar, on July 14th from 12pm-1pm EST, will feature attorney Brian Beckon from Cutting Edge Capital; Janice Shade – founder of The Initiative for Local Capital; Deborah Frieze from the Boston Impact Initiative; and Helen Johnson – President of the Michigan Municipal League Foundation. Moderator Chris Miller, a founding board member of NC3, Michigan State University Economic Innovation Fellow, and initiator of MILE, Michigan’s Investment Crowdfunding law, will lead the panel through a discussion of the existing CIF structures as well as a look at NC3’s proposed 21st Century CIF. NC3’s proposed CIF eliminates some of the challenges of the existing structures and opens up opportunities for consequential individual and community wealth-building through investment and ownership of community businesses, real estate, green energy and more. ... Read more

15 Jul 2021

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:32

15 Jul 2021

#37

Live with the League - American Rescue Plan Portal, Short-term Rental Update, & more - July 12, 202...

Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League On this episode of Live with the League, our staff will catch you up on short-term rental issue updates, state budget news, and the new American Rescue Plan portal https://bit.ly/2TWxyVR opening for Non-Entitlement Units of local government. ... Read more

13 Jul 2021

52 MINS

52:55

13 Jul 2021

#36

Live with the League - Bridge Builders, CEA Finalists, Short-term Rentals, & more - June 28, 2021

Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League Hear the latest on the hotly debated short-term rental issue, Bridge Builders microgrant program, our Community Excellence Award finalists and an update on state budget talks. ... Read more

28 Jun 2021

50 MINS

50:42

28 Jun 2021

#35

Live with the League - Short-Term Rentals, Gravel Mining Pre-emption, Police Reform - June 14, 2021

Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League On this episode hear the latest on the short-term rental and gravel mining pre-emption efforts, as well as a new package of bills on police reform. ... Read more

14 Jun 2021

53 MINS

53:51

14 Jun 2021

#34

Short-term rentals press conference - June 14, 2021

Learn more about current state legislation that aims to restrict the power of our local communities and citizens to make decisions on short-term rentals. The League's Dan Gilmartin will be joined by guests including property owners, and local leaders to discuss the negative impact of these bills, resolutions and what you can do to keep local power local. ... Read more

14 Jun 2021

41 MINS

41:40

14 Jun 2021

#33

Live with the League - Short-term rentals, American Rescue Plan, and CEA Awards - June 1, 2021

Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League Special TUESDAY edition of Live with the League where we will discuss the hot topic of short-term rentals with bills pending in the state Legislature. Learn what you can do to help save our neighborhoods from being overrun with these vacation rentals. We also will cover the latest on recently-released American Rescue Plan guidance for small communities/non-entitlement communities, newly proposed MIOSHA COVID-19 emergency workplace rules and how online voting is getting underway for the MML’s Community Excellence Award competition. Vote until June 15 for your favorite project at http://cea.mml.org/. ... Read more

02 Jun 2021

58 MINS

58:30

02 Jun 2021

#32

Stop big government from taking away local control - May 24, 2021

Stop big government from taking away local control from your communities! Listen to the MML's virtual news conference about our opposition to the short-term rental bills pending in the state Legislature. <a href='https://bit.ly/3fzA8I9'>https://bit.ly/3fzA8I9</a> Send a letter opposed to the bills using our Action Center! <a href='https://bit.ly/2T1cufW'>https://bit.ly/2T1cufW</a> Contact your state lawmakers today and tell them to oppose HB 4722 and SB 446. Go to <a href='https://blogs.mml.org/wp/inside208/'>https://blogs.mml.org/wp/inside208/</a> for details. ... Read more

24 May 2021

45 MINS

45:51

24 May 2021

#31

Michigan's Lead and Copper Rule: Making Hard-to-Understand Issues Understandable

Presenters: Rich Donley, President, Mort Crim Communications, Inc. Michelle Franzen Martin, Account Director, Mort Crim Communications, Inc. With: Tiffany Jones and Bryan Peckinpaugh, Detroit Water & Sewerage Department Trisha Bruzek, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Office Michigan’s revised Lead and Copper Rule has renewed public interest in the dangers of lead -- and with it, it has raised questions from residents about water safety, lead line replacement and test results. But making a complicated issue such as the Lead and Copper Rule understandable requires proactive messaging and a solid communications plan. Michelle Franzen Martin and Rich Donley of Mort Crim Communications Inc. (MCCI), with their partners from the Detroit Water & Sewerage Department and Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Office, will provide you with the steps necessary for communicating complicated issues to residents -- and, most importantly, making sure you use clear, consistent messaging to make sure they understand. ... Read more

21 May 2021

58 MINS

58:56

21 May 2021

#30

Live with the League - American Rescue Plan guidelines & Mike Wallace from NLC - May 17, 2021

Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League Join Live with the League and special guest, Michael Wallace from the National League of Cities!   This special edition of Live with the League will cover the American Rescue Plan guidelines. Check out our blog on the ARP http://blogs.mml.org/wp/inside208 ... Read more

17 May 2021

52 MINS

52:30

17 May 2021

#29

Live with the League - Rick Haglund, state budget, short-term rentals & more - May 3, 2021

Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League Thank you to our special guest - long-time journalist Rick Haglund - for joining us on Live with the League 5/3/2021 to talk about the recent issue of our MML Review magazine. The May-June issue of our magazine gets sent out this week and focuses on all the work of our communities in emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. We also discussed with our Lansing team the state budget, a new bill promoting community solar, and a bill we're opposing about short-term rentals. In addition, we answered your questions about the latest on the American Rescue Plan. ... Read more

04 May 2021

44 MINS

44:17

04 May 2021

#28

Creating Equity Through Opportunity: CEO Workforce Development

Presenters: Ashley Blake, Regional Director, Mid-West, Center for Employment Opportunities Pamela Lachman, Director, Strategic State Initiatives, Center for Employment Opportunities Michelle Rafferty, Chief Strategy & Operating Officer, Detroit at Work Equity in our community relies on access to opportunity. Too often, our justice-involved neighbors experience immediate barriers to employment, housing, and the resources to assist them as they transition to a stable, safe, and consistent lifestyle. Leading the way for over four decades in employment-centered reentry is the Center for Employment Opportunities. CEO partners with localities to help the government meet its labor needs while increasing employment opportunities for individuals returning from incarceration to the community. This brings a two-fold economic and public safety impact - increasing employment prospects and reducing recidivism. Join the Michigan Municipal League for a conversation with the Center for Employment Opportunities on how their partnership assists those with the most significant barriers to employment and the highest risk of returning to the criminal justice system. You'll learn how CEO's program helps participants reduce their likelihood of returning to jail and prison, successfully reconnecting them to the workforce and community. Also, you'll hear from the City of Detroit on how the partnership has supported the city's needs and created meaningful employment and value for residents across Wayne County. ... Read more

03 May 2021

50 MINS

50:38

03 May 2021

#27

State of Wellbeing in Michigan

Host: Shanna Draheim, Director, Policy Research Labs Over the last month, our colleagues at The Wellbeing Lab headed out into the state of Michigan to measure the wellbeing of 1,500 people representative of Michiganders. They asked the question, “How are we doing?” and delved into how people were boosting their levels of thriving and reducing their levels of struggle at this time. The survey data shows valuable forms of wellbeing support that their families and community had been providing and what actions their workplaces and bosses were taking that were having a positive impact. The Wellbeing Lab will give highlights of the report. Discover the roles that struggle, psychological safety, families, allyship and vaccinations have played in helping people care for their wellbeing, and the practices you can implement in your own community. And we will discuss ways of intelligently applying these findings as a network. ... Read more

27 Apr 2021

50 MINS

50:19

27 Apr 2021

#26

Bridge Builders Mainstreet Microgrants Webinar - MML Foundation - April 23, 2021

Presenters: Danielle Beard, Associate Program Officer, Michigan Municipal League Foundation Helen D. Johnson, President, Michigan Municipal League Foundation   This webinar will provide details on how to apply for the Michigan Municipal League Foundation’s Bridge Builders Main Street Microgrants. Details on eligibility, timeline, and process will be provided. Time for questions and answers will take place at the end of the session. In 2020 the MML Foundation launched the Bridge Builder microgrants to support innovative work that intentionally & creatively brings people together, while socially distant, and repairs broken relationships in the community. In 2021, the program will offer two categories for funding: 1) The Neighborhood Microgrants will offer ten $500 grants across the state. 2) The Main Streets Microgrants will offer grants of $5,000 in four pilot communities in eligible regions (1 per region). These grants have been generously funded by the DTE Energy Foundation. The Bridge Builders Project began with a pilot in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The microgrant program launched was intended to encourage the acts of creativity, selflessness, and connection that we were seeing in Michigan in response to the isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, we have an opportunity to re-emerge from the pandemic as co-creators of the future we want to see. We invite Michigan residents to imagine a future for their communities where trust and belonging thrive, individuals’ well-being is valued, and diversity and culture are celebrated community assets.   ... Read more

23 Apr 2021

40 MINS

40:40

23 Apr 2021

#25

Bridge Builders Neighborhood Microgrants Webinar - MML Foundation - April 22, 2021

Presenters: Danielle Beard, Associate Program Officer, Michigan Municipal League Foundation Helen D. Johnson, President, Michigan Municipal League Foundation   This webinar will provide details on how to apply for the Michigan Municipal League Foundation’s Bridge Builders Neighborhood Microgrants. Details on eligibility, timeline, and process will be provided. Time for questions and answers will take place at the end of the session. In 2020 the MML Foundation launched the Bridge Builder microgrants to support innovative work that intentionally & creatively brings people together, while socially distant, and repairs broken relationships in the community. In 2021, the program will offer two categories for funding: 1) The Neighborhood Microgrants will offer ten $500 grants across the state. 2) The Main Streets Microgrants will offer grants of $5,000 in four pilot communities in eligible regions (1 per region). These grants have been generously funded by the DTE Energy Foundation. The Bridge Builders Project began with a pilot in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The microgrant program launched was intended to encourage the acts of creativity, selflessness, and connection that we were seeing in Michigan in response to the isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, we have an opportunity to re-emerge from the pandemic as co-creators of the future we want to see. We invite Michigan residents to imagine a future for their communities where trust and belonging thrive, individuals’ well-being is valued, and diversity and culture are celebrated community assets. ... Read more

22 Apr 2021

29 MINS

29:19

22 Apr 2021

#24

Live with the League - American Rescue Plan Act, American Jobs Plan & more - April 19, 2021

Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League Very enlightening conversation today with the League's Lansing team on Live with the League. We covered the American Rescue Plan Act, the American Jobs Plan, proposed changes to election laws, and housing attainment work being done in our state. Plus, we answered multiple excellent questions from our members. ... Read more

20 Apr 2021

46 MINS

46:05

20 Apr 2021

#23

Live with the League - Community Excellence Awards & the American Rescue Plan - April 5, 2021

Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League This Monday on Live with the League, we're joined by Emily Kieliszewski, highlighting the League's Community Excellence Awards, the latest updates out of Lansing, and the most recent information and guidelines for communities on the American Rescue Plan. ... Read more

06 Apr 2021

55 MINS

55:49

06 Apr 2021

#22

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities

Host: Morgan Fabry, Hazard Mitigation Assistance Branch and Region V’s BRIC Coordinator, FEMA    Moderator: Emily Kieliszewski, Member Programs Lead, Michigan Municipal League   EMA has recently launched the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program to assist local communities as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards. The BRIC program aims to categorically shift the federal focus away from reactive disaster spending and towards research-supported, proactive investment in community resilience. Join the League as we host FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Branch and Region V’s BRIC Coordinator, Morgan Fabry, for a program overview and to discuss the benefits and key elements of the newly developed BRIC Program. ... Read more

01 Apr 2021

21 MINS

21:35

01 Apr 2021

#21

Treasury Dept. COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Local Governments #11

Host: Michigan Department of Treasury In partnership with the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Association of Counties, and the County Road Association of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Treasury is pleased to announce the 11th joint webinar, “Tools and Resources for Local Governments”, formerly known as “COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Local Governments.” Topics will include updates on the CARES Act grants, Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships (FDCVT) grant, recreational marijuana payments, the American Rescue Act, and cybersecurity for local governments. ... Read more

23 Mar 2021

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:03

23 Mar 2021