Michigan counties gearing up for Operation Green Light Counties across the state are preparing again to salute Michigan’s veterans via Operation Green Light. From Nov. 4-11, this event, begun by […]
Legislative Update 10-16-26
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Legislative Update 9-4-26
Legislative Update 8-21-26
MAC renews call for county leaders to contact Congress on grant rule crisis As MAC and the National Association of Counties have been reporting over July and August, county officials […]
Legislative Update 6-19-26
Property taxes, housing complicate budget negotiations With a July 1 budget deadline looming, negotiations among House leaders, Senate leaders and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continue but with little evidence of progress. […]
Legislative Update 5-29-26
June 3 is deadline to sign up for ‘Midterm’ refresher on commissioner duties Commissioners have until June 3 to sign up for a learning opportunity to earn County Commissioner Academy […]
Legislative Update 5-15-26
State panel makes slight upward revision to budget resources for FY27 Michigan legislators will have slightly more money to spend out of the General Fund for the next budget year […]