NEWS

MAC joins call for state attention to infrastructure crisis

May 30, 2017 | Uncategorized

roads image mliveMAC joined with a broad coalition of government and business groups at a May 30 event to highlight the ongoing, and worsening, crisis in Michigan’s physical infrastructure.

“Sound infrastructure is vital for economic growth. The drivers of our economy: manufacturing, agriculture and tourism depend on it,” said Andy Johnston, vice president of government affairs for the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. “Infrastructure must be a data-driven discussion, and the data is clear. The Legislature needs to keep the funding promises made in 2015 for roads and begin laying the foundation to address other vital infrastructure systems.”

MAC’s Transportation Platform calls for “the logical development, interconnection and sustained maintenance of all transportation designs and infrastructures within our state.”

For more on the issue, see the press release, or visit fixmistate.org.

Recent News

Legislative Update 10-9-26

Wayne County situation highlights potential county entanglement in data center decisions Recent news out of Wayne County highlights the need for all counties to be aware of a section of a 2024 data centers law that could arise in their communities ― and require a vote...

Legislative Update 10-2-26

Dam safety regs affecting counties near enactment in Lansing More than 100 county-owned dams would face new safety requirements under two bills on the brink of being sent to the governor for her signature. House Bill 5485, by Rep. Bill Schuette (R-Midland), passed...

Legislative Update 9-25-26

Protecting local PILT: HB 6105 advances The House Government Operations Committee unanimously approved HB 6105 this week, legislation sponsored by Rep. Tom Kunse (R-Clare) to ensure counties and townships do not lose PILT revenue to pay lake level assessments that are...

Legislative Update 9-18-26

Annual Conference draws more than 300 to Grand Traverse County for MAC elections, policy briefings Newaygo County Commissioner Bryan Kolk, newly minted as the 118th president of the Michigan Association of Counties, urged colleagues to “remember a disagreement should...

2026 Annual Conference

Thanks to all who came to the 2026 Annual Conference in Downtown Traverse City! Enjoy some pictures from the event below, and we can't wait to see you next year. [gallery link="file" size="full" columns="2"...

Categories

Archives

Archives