MAC releases county priorities for FY27 state budget An increase in revenue sharing funds and state assistance for counties dealing with reimbursements from tax foreclosure proceeds lead counties’ budget asks […]
Legislative Update 3-27-26
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Legal Corner: Counties, do your building fees comply with state law?
By Matt Nordfjord/Managing Shareholder, CST Municipal Law Counties that administer and enforce the Michigan building code should review their fee schedules and overhead allocation methods to ensure they align with […]
Legislative Update 3-20-26
New report shows vital role that property taxes play in delivering county services With talk of property tax changes swirling around Lansing, a new report from the University of Michigan […]
Executive Director’s Report: MAC welcomes you into our ‘sphere’ of service
As counties face rising demands and a rapidly evolving digital landscape, MAC took a significant step forward in January by implementing Association Sphere, a modern, integrated software platform designed to […]
Legislative Update 3-13-26
Property tax measure opposed by MAC gets House approval Local taxing units would be required to limit proposals to impose, renew or increase a property tax millage to an election […]
Legislator Q&A: Rep. Ann Bollin
MAC recently posed five questions to Rep. Ann Bollin, Repulican from Livingston County and chair of the House Appropriations Commmittee. What is the most pressing issue facing Michigan? Michigan will […]
Legislative Update 3-6-26
Housing shortage is huge challenge for Michigan, but current proposals are ill-advised attacks on local control Michigan’s housing shortage has become one of the most pressing policy challenges facing communities […]
Policy analysis: Housing shortage is huge challenge for Michigan, but current proposals are ill-advised attacks on local control
By Deena Bosworth/Director of Governmental Affairs Michigan’s housing shortage has become one of the most pressing policy challenges facing communities across the state. As lawmakers search for solutions in Lansing, […]
Expert Corner: How NACo’s Live Healthy program can help county residents save on drug costs
By Jamara Green/National Association of Counties Rising prescription drug costs continue to strain household budgets across the country, particularly for residents who are uninsured, underinsured, or managing chronic conditions. Counties […]