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ARPA Fiscal Recovery in Michigan - 2021

Published on September 7, 2022
Planning and spending of American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars in 2021 by Michigan’s largest grant recipients.
How Much Debt Is Too Much?

Published on November 29, 2021
States and municipalities, most of which cannot run chronic deficits like the Federal Government due to state constitutional, statutory and charter prohibitions, must make hard choices if debt becomes burdensome.
Michigan Workshops on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund

Published on November 17, 2021
In fall of 2021, member regions of the Michigan Association of Regions (MAR) and MSU Extension held 14 workshops for local and tribal government officials on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund spending opportunities.
A brief history of disincorporation and consolidation in Michigan

Published on October 7, 2021
“To be, or not to be, that is the question”. Residents of some Michigan municipalities have contemplated and others chosen to cease to exist—discorporate, and unify –consolidate into a new governmental entity. How to know when to vote this question?
New Federal Water Money Like the Old Money

Published on September 20, 2021
We may be for the first time taking real steps toward water security. The new water assistance program could provide the federal support needed to keep water taps flowing and community water providers in the black.
MSU Extension, regional partners to provide guidance for local governments on American Rescue Plan Act spending

Published on September 15, 2021
In partnership with member regions of the Michigan Association of Regions, MSU Extension educators are offering 14 workshops exploring Local Fiscal Recovery Fund spending opportunities in a regional context.
Resources on Federal Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for Michigan Local Governments

Published on August 2, 2021
Quick links to resources on the Federal Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for Michigan local governments. What is CLFRF? What’s my allocated funding amount? How to request funding. Eligible uses. National and Michigan CLFRF additional resources.
What are Michigan’s Community Water System Infrastructure Needs?

Published on April 29, 2021
Millions of dollars of federal funds for local governments will begin arriving next month and investing in the upkeep of our drinking water systems is encouraged.
State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972

Published on April 5, 2021
Federal revenue sharing, what’s that? Most leaders of Michigan’s local governments may not have any memory of federal revenue sharing, since it was last available to localities in 1986. Could it be reestablished? It sure can.
2020 Michigan County Allocated Tax Rates

Published on March 15, 2021
The Michigan county allocated tax rates are provided annually as supplemental resources for the Guide to Michigan County Government 5th Edition discussion of millage distribution methods on page 17 in Chapter 7, General Property Tax Revenue.