Actions by Senate appropriators this week would worsen the state’s disinvestment in county government and further stress the ability of counties to effectively serve Michigan residents, said the executive […]
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Counties join with state, Pew to identify best practices for jail populations, pretrial release
Michigan’s 83 counties helped announce an innovative partnership with the state of Michigan and a national nonpartisan research group today to use data to identify best practices for jails. The […]
Regional Summits will feature court funding, economic development briefings
Commissioners and other county leaders can network with legislators, learn tips on drafting capital improvement plans and be briefed on cutting-edge economic development tactics at a MAC Regional Summit this […]
Trial Court Funding Commission creates ‘solid beginning’ for reform; focus turns to legislative solutions
LANSING, MICH. – A state panel charged with recommending reforms to Michigan’s trial court system issued an interim report today with five proposals that offer promise for solutions to […]
Whitmer makes roads pitch at 2019 Legislative Conference
More than 300 county leaders from across Michigan heard Gov. Gretchen Whitmer make her case for increased infrastructure funding, arguing that Michigan must fund such work “at the pump.” Whitmer […]