Archived News
2024
January 5, 2024
Seeking Applicants for Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Opening
Latest Adult-Use Cannabis Rulemaking Survey is Live
Provide Input on 2050 Water Policy Plan Papers
MN Pollution Control Agency Will Host Cumulative Impacts Conversation
University of Minnesota Launches Small Communities Program
Local Taxes Advisory Task Force Update
Metropolitan Governance Task Force Update
January 12, 2024
State Revenues Update
Local Taxes Advisory Task Force Releases Draft Report
Regional Governance Task Force Update
DEED Contamination Cleanup Grant Awards Announced
Metro Cities’ 2024 Legislative Policies
January 19, 2024
Draft Livable Communities Distribution Funding Plan Released
Minnesota Housing Program Application Dates for 2024
Metropolitan Council Governance Task Force
January 26, 2024
Opening on Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)
Adult-Use Cannabis Updates
Metropolitan Council Governance Task Force Update
Cumulative Impacts Co-Learning Community Conversation
Brownfield Funding Webinar in February
February 2, 2024
Preliminary 2050 Long Range Forecasts Available
Adult-Use Cannabis Updates
Governance Task Force Update
Infrastructure Resilience Advisory Task Force Concludes
February 9, 2024
Metropolitan Council Committee Votes to Pause Funding for Two Livable Communities Programs
Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program
Legislative Session Begins Monday, February 12th
February 12, 2024
2024 Legislative Session Preview
Contact Information for Metro Cities Staff
February 16, 2024
Committees Hear School Resource Officer Legislation
Metropolitan Council Approves 2024 LCA Fund Distribution Plan
Engagement Opportunities on PFAS Rulemaking
Bills of Note
February 23, 2024
2024 Legislature Concludes Second Week of Session
School Resource Officer (SRO) Legislation Advances
Advancing “Missing Middle” Housing Bill Includes Local Preemption
Infrastructure Advisory Council Proposed
Transportation Advancement Account Estimates Available
Metropolitan Council 2050 Policy Plan Updates
Safe Streets for All Funding
Resilient Communities Project Call for Proposals
Office of Childcare Community Partnerships
Bills of Note
March 1, 2024
Metro Cities Annual Meeting – Mark Your Calendar!
Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings
February Budget and Economic Forecast Released
School Resource Officer Legislation Update
Bill Exempting Certain Group Homes from Local Licensing Receives Hearing
Traffic Camera Bill Heard in House
Source of Income Protection Bill Heard and Sent to House Floor
Bills of Note
March 8, 2024
Metro Cities Annual Meeting – Mark Your Calendar!
Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings
Zoning Preemption Bills Heard
Bill Prohibiting Corporate Purchasing of Single-Family Homes Heard
Housing Infrastructure Bill Heard
School Resource Officer Update
Group Home Bill Heard in House and Senate Committees
MN Voting Rights Act Heard in House and Senate
Solar on Public Buildings Program Opening
Local Climate Action Grants
Bills of Note
March 15, 2024
Metro Cities Annual Meeting – Mark Your Calendar!
Local Preemption Housing Bills Update
Local Housing Aid Maintenance of Effort Bill Heard
School Resource Officer Legislation Signed into Law
Bill Allows Local Governments to Franchise Broadband
Technical Bill Includes Change to Local Affordable Housing Aid Distribution Date
Public Safety Aid Survey
Save the Date! Regional Solicitation Engagement Opportunity
MN Shared Mobility Collaborative Convening in April
Bills of Note
March 22, 2024
Metro Cities Annual Meeting – Mark Your Calendar!
Multifamily Zoning Preemption Bill Heard
Omnibus Policy Bills
House and Senate Housing Committees Hear Bills to Increase HIBs
Omnibus Tenant Protection Bills Heard in House and Senate
Office of Cannabis Management Bill Hearing
Open Meeting Law Bills Heard in Senate
2024 Predevelopment and Policy Development Applications are Open
Met Council Hears Presentation on Changes to LCA Programs for 2025
FHWA Active Transportation Applications Open
Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
Bills of Note
March 28, 2024
Metro Cities Annual Meeting – Mark Your Calendar!
Leaders Agree to Global Budget Targets
Legislature Recesses Until April 2
Infrastructure Advisory Council Bill Heard
Bill Exempting Cities’ Comprehensive Plans from MERA Heard
Bill Removing Prohibition on Banning Merchant Bags Heard
FAQ for Local Affordable Housing Aid
Legislative Auditor Releases Report on Down Payment Assistance Programs
Bills of Note
April 5, 2024
Metro Cities Annual Meeting is April 24th -- Mark Your Calendar!
Transportation Funding Bills Heard
Conversion of Buildings and Local Housing Aid Bills Heard
Bill Allowing Local Governments to Franchise Broadband Heard
MN Shared Mobility Collaborative Convening Next Week
Bills of Note
April 12, 2024
Metro Cities Annual Meeting is April 24th -- Mark Your Calendar!
Multifamily Preemption Bill Advances in House
Housing Maintenance of Effort Bill Heard in House Taxes
Local Sales Taxes Bill Heard
Greenhouse Gas Assessment and Mitigation Bill Hearings
Copper Theft Hearings
Omnibus Policy Bill Updates
EPA Announces PFAS Drinking Water Standards
Bills of Note
April 17, 2024
Metro Cities Annual Meeting is April 24th -- Mark Your Calendar!
Omnibus Bill Updates
Uber/Lyft Bill Heard
Senate Multifamily Pre-Emption Bill Remains in Committee
April 25, 2024
Metro Cities Annual Meeting and Board Elections
2024 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Omnibus Bill Updates
MN Housing 2024 Round 1 Application Dates
Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program
Bills of Note
May 3, 2024
2024 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Omnibus Bills Update
Parking Preemption Bill Heard in Senate Committee
OLA Report on Metro Mobility
Bills of Note
May 10, 2024
2024 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Legislative/Omnibus Bills Update
Omnibus Bills
House Passes Office of EMS Bill
TNC Bill Update
MN Brownfields Grant Writing Workshop
Bills of Note
May 17, 2024
2024 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Legislature Quickly Approaching Date of Adjournment
Omnibus Bill and Conference Committee Updates
Call for Applications for the Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Programs
Bills of Note
May 29, 2024
2024 Legislative Session Summary and Outcomes
June 7, 2024
2050 Regional Population Forecasts: Join Us for an Online Forum
2024 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Community Development Committee Approves Round One LCA Grants
Minnesota Housing 2026-2027 Qualified Action Plan Open for Public Comment
June 14, 2024
Metro Cities Breakfast at LMC Annual Conference
2024 Metro Cities Policy Committees
State Revenue Update
TAB Weighs Solicitation Funding Scenarios
June 21, 2024
Metro Cities Breakfast at LMC Annual Conference
2024 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Adult-Use Cannabis Guidebook for Local Governments
June 28, 2024
Join Us to Discuss Draft Regional Density Policy Recommendations
2024 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Retail Delivery Fee Begins July 1
July 2, 2024
Join Us to Discuss Draft Regional Density Policy Recommendations
Metropolitan Council Committee Discusses Density Recommendations
2024 Metro Cities Policy Committees
July 12, 2024
Join Us to Discuss Draft Regional Density Policy Recommendations
Local Affordable Housing Aid Update
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Technical Assistance
2024 Metro Cities Policy Committees
July 19, 2024
2024 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) Votes on Regional Solicitation Funding
Shared Mobility Collaborative Quarterly Convening and Webinar
State Competitiveness Fund Match Program
July 26, 2024
2024 Metro Cities Policy Committees Begin Monday
Metropolitan Council Adopts Wastewater Rates and Charges
MnDOT EV Infrastructure Survey
Metropolitan Council Votes to Begin Municipal Consent Process for BLE Project
State Revenues Update
Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Grant Programs Information Sessions
August 1, 2024
Legislative Policy Committees Begin
Office of Cannabis Management Webinar for Local Governments
Provide Feedback on Draft Cannabis Rules
Resilient Communities Project: Deadline is August 15
SMC Quarterly Convening: Summer 2024
BlueGreen Alliance Roundtable for Cities and Schools
August 16, 2024
Cannabis Webinar for Local Governments: Recording Available
Metropolitan Council Releases Draft 2050 Plans for Public Comment
Metropolitan Council Receives Federal Housing Funding
August 23, 2024
August Policy Committee Meetings
Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Grant Programs Information Sessions
August 29, 2024
Regional Solicitation Awards Approved by Metropolitan Council
Solar on Public Buildings Round 2
Policy Committee Meetings Update
September 6, 2024
Public Comment Portal Meeting for Metropolitan Council’s Imagine 2050
Livable Communities Programs Review Update
LCA Affordable Homeownership Program Application is Open
Low Carbon Transportation Materials NOFO
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Opening
September 13, 2024
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Opening
Public Comment Portal Demo for Metropolitan Council’s Regional Guide
September 20, 2024
Metropolitan Council’s Public Comment Portal Webinar Now Posted
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Opening
Third Legislative Policy Committee Meetings Next Week
September 27, 2024
Regional Water Policy Informational Session
Funding Available for Local Energy Projects
TIF Reporting Form Redesign Project
Enrollment Deadline for Livable Communities Program
Public Service Careers Survey
October 4, 2024
Public Comment Period for Regional Guide Closes Monday
Metro Cities Policy Adoption Meeting: Mark Your Calendar!
October 11, 2024
Metro Cities Policy Adoption Meeting: Mark Your Calendar!
Safe Routes to School Solicitation
Active Transportation Planning Assistance
Metropolitan Council Discusses Potential LCA Program Changes
October 18, 2024
RSVP for Metro Cities Policy Adoption Meeting November 21st!
October 25, 2024
RSVP for Metro Cities Policy Adoption Meeting November 21st!
November 1, 2024
RSVP for Metro Cities Policy Adoption Meeting November 21st!
SMC Quarterly Convening: Winter 2024
Local Government Housing Programs Information Session
November 7, 2024
RSVP for Metro Cities Policy Adoption Meeting November 21st!
Federal Highway Administration PROTECT Grant Opportunity
Presentation on Community Tree Planting Grants
Community Development Committee Recommends 2024 LCA Grant Funding
November 15, 2024
RSVP for Policy Adoption Meeting Next Thursday - November 21st!
Imagine 2050 Update: Public Comments
2025 4% Housing Tax Credits Pre-Application Process is Open
Local Climate Action Grants
Geothermal Planning Grants
November 22, 2024
Metro Cities’ 2025 Legislative Policies Adopted
Livable Communities Program Report Receives Discussion
Transit Funding Allocation Policy
SMC Quarterly Convening: Winter 2024
November 26, 2024
Co-Chairs Announced for House Committees
Metropolitan Council Committee Acts on Transit Items
Openings on Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)
December 6, 2024
State Budget and Economic Forecast Released
Community Development Committee Discusses Imagine 2050 Comments
Regional Solicitation Evaluation Work Continues
Openings on Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)
December 13, 2024
House Committee Assignments
Transportation Funds Forecast
Proposed Revisions Released for Draft Imagine 2050 Policy Documents
Adult-Use Cannabis Update
Geothermal Grant Opportunity
December 20, 2024
Community Development Committee Discusses LCA Programs
Thank You and Happy Holidays!
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