data
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Key Takeaways from Community Insights Survey

SEMCOG’s Community Insights Survey gathered feedback from local leaders across our member communities to better understand their priorities, challenges, and...
Michael SpenceJan. 26 2026
transportation
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Southeast Michigan Local Roads and Bridges: Current Data and Funding Needs 

SEMCOG Executive Director Amy O’Leary recently testified before the Michigan House on the growing need for investment in Southeast Michigan’s local roads...
Nikki HartleyAug. 29 2025
regionalism
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Locals Lead: Unlocking Local Prosperity – Collaborative Purchasing for Every Michigan Community

Re-evaluating processes can be challenging for communities. However, it can uncover opportunities for greater efficiency, cost savings, and long-term success.
Michael SpenceJul. 8 2025
data
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Local Millage Support Softens, but Most Proposals Successful Across Southeast Michigan

Millage renewals and increases across the region were largely successful, while school bonding proposals faced challenges.
Michael SpenceMay. 20 2025
local government effectiveness
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Millage Renewals and Increases Successful while Marijuana Business Proposals Fall Short in November 5 Election

Michael Spence recaps results of local and state initiatives in the November 5 election for Southeast Michigan.
Michael SpenceNov. 19 2024
regionalism
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Southeast Michigan’s State Equalized Value and Taxable Value Growth vs. Inflation

Total taxable value growth was strong, with an overall increase of 7.7%. It was relatively even across the region, ranging from 6.2% to 8.1%.
Xuan LiuDec. 1 2023
bicycle and pedestrian travel
Attendees at a Regional Transportation Plan public meeting, gathered around tables in a conference room, engaging with presentation materials and discussing transportation planning topics.

Charting the Road Ahead: Vision 2050 Regional Transportation Plan Workshops

SEMCOG is working on Vision 2050, the RTP for Southeast Michigan, to update investment priorities that will lead to a more connected future.
Chris WilliamsSep. 18 2023
transportation
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Southeast Michigan Communities Plug into Electric Vehicle (EV) Fleet Expo and Ride & Drive

Last month, SEMCOG hosted the Community EV Fleet Expo and Ride & Drive at Canton Township's beautiful Summit on the Park.
Beheshtah MakariSep. 13 2023
community and economic development
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Competitive DNR Grants to Fund Improvements at 13 Southeast Michigan Parks

It has been a highly competitive year for DNR Recreation Grants, from the annual funding decisions in December, to last week's first round of Spark Grant awards
Tyler KlifmanFeb. 14 2023
community and economic development
A line of compact white electric vehicles is parked indoors with charging cables plugged into each car’s side port.

The Electric Vehicle (EV) Transition: Community Fleet Electrification in Southeast Michigan

A recent SEMCOG EV fleet and infrastructure study reveals current perceptions, novel opportunities, and consistent interest in funding availability.
Beheshtah MakariFeb. 14 2023