Michigan Municipal Leauge Review Magazine March/April 2023
the review The official magazine of the Michigan Municipal League
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6 Election Results Bring Change to Lansing and Opportunity to Build on Recent Success By John LaMacchia
14 Proposal 2 Ushers in Expanded Voting Rights By Randy Hannan 18 CapCon 2023 is Open for Registration 20 COVER STORY What to Expect from the New Majority in Lansing By Kamryn Johnson 24 Michigan’s Solid Waste Policy Modernized By Danielle Beard and Herasanna Richards 27 New Legislation Gives Communities More Tools to Add Workforce Attainable Housing By Josh Hovey COVER Democrats now hold the offices of Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General. In the Legislature, Dems have slim majorities in both chambers. This shift in power and constitutional amendments could have a profound impact on the work in Lansing and the future of our state. See mml.org for the electronic version of the magazine and past issues.
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10 New Tool for Funding Police
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5. Executive Director’s Message 30. Membership 33. Legal Spotlight 34. Municipal Finance 36. Northern Field Report 39. Municipal Q&A Columns
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