Almost every municipality across the state is experiencing budget deficits, tough employment decisions and general financial hardships; however, too few are taking advantage of federal grants that could provide much needed relief.

On October 8, 2009, Governor Granholm issued Executive Order 2009-45, “to consolidate state government functions related to the natural resources of the state within a new Department of  Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE).”  The new department, a merger between the DNR and the DEQ is an attempt by the Governor to create one department with the central focus of protecting the environment and conserving Michigan’s water resources.

It's inevitable.  When reviewing your municipal ordinances, you will run into a provision that contains ambiguous language.  This discovery will lead to a rash of questions: Does the language need to be amended?  Would the ordinance be upheld by the court?  Is the ordinance overbroad?

Almost every municipality across the state is experiencing budget deficits, tough employment decisions and general financial hardships; however, too few are taking advantage of federal grants that could provide much needed relief.