New workplace rules on COVID expected from state on Monday By July 1, Michigan will have lifted all COVID-19 restrictions on the size of indoor and outdoor gatherings, Gov. Gretchen […]
Legislative Update 5-21-21
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Legislative Update 5-14-21
Counties, be sure you are set up with Treasury on ARP funds The U.S. Department of Treasury released a wave of documents Monday to guide counties and local governments on […]
Many Michigan residents are struggling, wellness webinar attendees told
Roughly 75 percent of those who participated in a recent survey in Michigan said they were somewhat or very lonely. That and other results on the state of “wellness” in […]
Candidate filing period opens for MAC Board elections in September
At the 2021 Michigan Counties Annual Conference (Sept. 26-28 on Mackinac Island), MAC members will vote on five seats on the MAC Board of Directors. Commissioners wishing to serve on […]
U.S. Treasury releases initial guidance on ARP spending
The U.S. Department of Treasury released a wave of documents today (May 10) to guide counties and local governments on using direct investment funds through the American Rescue Plan (ARP). […]
Legislative Update 5-7-21
Legislature continues work on FY22 state budget The fiscal 2022 state budget bills continued their movement through the legislative process this week, with both chambers moving appropriations bills from their […]
Legislative Update 4-30-21
Bills for 4-year terms in advance in Senate The Senate Local Government Committee advanced legislation to enact four-year terms for county commissioners at a Thursday hearing where Allegan County Commissioner […]
Legislative Update 4-23-21
Legislature attaches strings to FY22 revenue sharing funds As the Legislature advanced budget bills this week, differences between the House and Senate are injecting some uncertainty into county revenue sharing […]
Legislative Update 4-16-21
U.S. Treasury releases initial guidance on American Rescue Plan aid On Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Treasury released its guidance on pre-award requirements, outlining immediate steps counties need to take to […]
Legislative Update 4-9-21
Push begins for 4-year commissioner terms Initial hearings are possible next week in a Senate committee on a bipartisan pair of bills to enact four-year terms for county commissioners in […]