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Friday, August 23, 2024 12:00 AM
Justice for All Commission Seeks Library Representation The Justice for All Commission currently has an open seat for appointment of an individual on behalf of the Michigan libraries as a stakeholder group.
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Friday, August 23, 2024 12:00 AM
Michigan Library Millages August Election Results Check out our roundup of the August 6, 2024 election results for millage issues on ballots around the state. There were 42 millage questions on the ballots and 38 of these passed. We are proud of the library boards, staff, and supporters for their work on these campaigns and their dedication to supporting their libraries. The Library of Michigan provides a listing of Public Library Millage Election Results from 2010 to the present, including the library millage type, if the millage is new, a renewal or a renewal with an increase, the number of yes and no votes, the term, and the year it takes effect. View the results (pdf)
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Friday, August 23, 2024 12:00 AM
Gov. Whitmer's Appointments to the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees On August 15, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two appointments to the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees.
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ALA Advocacy Alert: #FundLibraries in FY25

The U.S. House of Representatives has proposed a 15% cut to federal library funding. Contact your federal legislators using the ALA action center and tell them we need their help to preserve and expand this critical funding and the services it supports.