Missouri Municipal League

The Missouri General Assembly truly agreed and finally passed Senate Bill 153 that fully implements the local use tax on internet sales. This legislation allows cities and businesses in their community to level the playing field with out-of-state vendors by closing the loophole where businesses outside of Missouri were avoiding local state use taxes. "This is a big win for Missouri cities, their residents and local businesses," said Chuck Caverly, council member for the city... of Maryland Heights and MML President. "The unfair advantage out-of-state vendors had is now fixed. They will simply pay the same level of taxes that our local businesses have been paying for decades, and that money goes directly to critical services such as first responders, street repair, park maintenance and so much more." MML thanks Senator Andrew Koenig, Representative J. Eggleston, and other legislators for their tireless work on this issue and thanks city officials for their diligence in bringing this issue before their legislators and community! When we share a common goal we can accomplish great things, said Caverly. This is a perfect example of protecting our brick-and-mortar businesses and our communities. @jegglestonstaterep @koenig4MO City of Maryland Heights Government

Thank you @daveschatzmo, @beckruthforstaterep114 and @moltgovmikekehoe for your leadership and hard work to pass SB262, bringing much-needed funding to Missouri's transportation system! Many other legislators worked behind the scenes to help this bill cross the finish line, and we thank you!

So thankful for public servants across the state! #molocalheroes

Thank you, Joe Garritano for Wildwood, for your Missouri Local Government Week letter to Wildwood!

Congratulations to the city of Raymore, ranked among the top 10% of all local governments in the nation for overall quality and value of services provided to residents! #molocalheroes #localgovernment https://bit.ly/2POI7bv City of Raymore, Missouri Government

Congratulations to this year's MML 2021 Innovation Award Winners! These awards honor outstanding projects happening in communities across Missouri that enhance the quality of life for Missouri cities. Missouri’s Local Government Week (May 2-8, 2021) is the perfect time to celebrate this year’s award winners, as well as the dedication of all local leaders and municipal staff.... Learn more about their projects and the great ways they are serving their city! City of Springfield, MO - Connect with SGF Ozark Missouri City of Branson Government The City of Warsaw, Missouri City of Mexico - City Hall https://www.mocities.com//MML-Announces-2021-MML-Innovatio

EPA Webinar: Workforce Technology Adoption: It's All About The People Dec. 9, 10-11 a.m. Central Time https://rossstrategic.zoom.us//r/WN_KD9z55A1RbuBF1FAsTwZ7w Join EPA and speakers from two leading organizations as they discuss the motivations, challenges, and benefits they are experiencing as they work with their own employees and others to ensure their people get the best support possible to meet the technology and water quality challenges of the 21st century. ... This webinar is part of an ongoing webinar series sponsored by EPA, with support from other leading water associations.

Your city has found creative ways to keep serving citizens well during the chaos of 2020. Share your project and apply for a 2021 MML Innovation Award! Submissions due March 1, 2021. #molocalheroes https://bit.ly/37vFKiF

Economic Injury Disaster Loan U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Application Deadline: Dec. 21, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on small businesses, Missouri has been granted a disaster declaration by the Small Business Administration. This makes low interest disaster loans available to small businesses and private non-profits severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance for... each affected small business or non-profit. These loans can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. https://bit.ly/3cVNiNw

Municipalities looking for financial assistance to help build drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects now have a new resource. Infrastructure Funding Resources for Publicly Owned Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems, is a document that provides information on government funding programs available to publicly owned drinking water and wastewater systems in Missouri. This document summarizes loan and grant programs offered by Missouri Department of Natural Resou...rces, the Missouri Department of Economic Development and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development. This resource also includes contact information for each program. Municipalities interested in more information are invited to reach out to state and federal agencies listed in the document for one-on-one assistance with project planning. Infrastructure Funding Resources for Publicly Owned Drinking Water and Wastewater Systemhttps://dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp/docs/infrastructure-funding-resources-for-publicly-owned-drinking-water-and-wastewater-syste.pdf See more

MML Call For Proposals MML is accepting speaking proposals for the 2021 MML Annual Conference Sept. 26-29, 2021, in St. Louis, Missouri. To submit a presentation proposal for a break-out session at the conference, please complete the form by March 1, 2021. https://bit.ly/3l6oLrV

City of Kansas City, Mo. Government ranked 25th out of 100 cities in a new report from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEE). City of St. Louis Government ranked 28th, and also took the honors for most improved city. The report focuses on cities’ efforts to meaningfully reduce their greenhouse gas emission and sparks friendly competition between cities. The report also recognized BikeWalkKC’s Complete Street plan for the community-wide initiative category. https://www.flatlandkc.org//kc-ranks-25th-among-100-citie/

New MML Webinars Coming Up! Dec. 1, 2020: An Overview Of Complete Streets, presented by Michael Kelley, Policy Manager, BikeWalkKC; Dec. 16, 2020: Grants and Loans For Water and Wastewater Projects, presented by Hannah Humphrey, Missouri Department of Natural Resources; Amy Barnhill, Missouri Department of E conomic Development; and David Cheek, U.S. Department of Agriculture (Free!); Dec. 17, 2020: Missouri and Wayfair, presented by Erick Creach, Attorney, Gilmore & Bell, P....C. Register Today! https://bit.ly/3om0YXO See more

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 10:00 am Central Standard Time (Chicago, GMT-06:00) USDA Telecommunications General Field Representative for Missouri & Illinois will present on the current open grant cycle for the Community Connect Grant Program. A general overview of the program, application highlights, and helpful suggestions to participants navigating the process. The Directors of Broadband for Missouri and Illinois will also provide general updates and serve as resource to pos...sible grant applicants. https://stateofmo.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do

So thankful for the dedication of Missouri's first responders! A day dedicated to honor first responders | KRCG https://bit.ly/3e62rN7 @firstresponder

Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Funding Help for Missouri Municipalities: Municipalities looking for financial assistance to help build drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects now have a new resource. Infrastructure Funding Resources for Publicly Owned Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems, is a document that provides information on government funding programs available to publicly owned drinking water and wastewater systems in Missouri. This document summ...arizes loan and grant programs offered by Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the Missouri Department of Economic Development and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development. It offers details on each program to help municipalities understand available funding resources, including information about loan and grant eligibility, deadlines, terms, and funding requirements. This resource also includes contact information for each program. Municipalities interested in more information are invited to reach out to state and federal agencies listed in the document for one-on-one assistance with project planning. Help is just a phone call away. https://bit.ly/37zsMC1 See more

New MML Webinars Coming Up: Nov. 19, 2020: How To Not Screw Up An Election - Your Questions Answered, presented by Kevin O'Keefe, Attorney, Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O'Keefe, P.C. Dec. 1, 2020: An Overview Of Complete Streets, presented by Michael Kelley, Policy Manager, BikeWalkKC https://www.mocities.com/page/LiveWebinars

Kimmswick mayor, his town on the brink, calls region to come dine | Local Business | stltoday.com https://bit.ly/3jiJRCn

Congratulations Mayor McClure! City of Springfield, MO - Connect with SGF

Sometimes even the most attentive drivers are involved in a crash caused by other drivers. That’s when wearing a seat belt every time you enter a vehicle becomes your best defense against injury and death. Take the Missouri Buckle Up Phone Down challenge at https://bit.ly/379oJvZ #BUPD

Many Missouri cities have taken the pledge. Has yours? Learn how you can become a gold standard pledge partner at http://www2.modot.org/BuckleUpPhoneDown/. Save MO Lives

Extended Deadline For Missouri Small Community Working Capital Relief Loan Program: The Missouri Development Finance Board (MDFB) has extended the deadline for applications to the Missouri Small Community Working Capital Relief Loan Program to Dec. 31, 2020. These loans are designed to provide any Missouri city with a population of less than 25,000 access to an interim working capital operating loan to address projected general fund or city-owned enterprise fund shortfalls due to COVID-19. The loans are being offered to assist cities in the maintenance of essential governmental services.https://bit.ly/3jW1I39 @missouridepartmentofeconomicdevelopment

Webinar this week regarding marijuana in the workplace: New marijuana laws in Missouri and Illinois are causing a lot of anxiety for both management and labor. Many wonder how these new laws will impact the workforce. Much uncertainty remains as both employees and employers wait to see how each party reacts to the new laws. In particular, does a medical marijuana license change employment policies? Join University of Missouri-Extension on Wednesday, October 14 from 8:30 ...9:30 when Adam Doerr, with Jackson Lewis P.C., and James I. Singer with Schuchat, Cook & Werner explore these questions while taking two different views of how these new laws might impact employee policies. MU Extension Labor and Workforce Development https://web.cvent.com//4555fdab-2fd0-4fc2-b557-c6/register

The mission of the Village of Claycomo, Missouri, is to provide quality services that enhance the safety, economic diversity, environment and health of the community. With COVID-19, they are now just trying to survive. #citiesareessential CitiesSpeak https://bit.ly/2HYDya6