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Legislative Update 10-2-26

October 2, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

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

September 18, 2026

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

September 14, 2026

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"...

MDHHS discusses Rural Health Transformation funding in MAC webinar

September 14, 2026

In late August, MAC hosted Beth Nagel of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to discuss how counties can participate in the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. The $50 billion grant program runs from fiscal year 2026 through FY 2030,...

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