Republicans, Whitmer clash on COVID spending, vaccine distribution Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republicans who control the Michigan House of Representatives have a $2 billion difference of opinion on what to […]
Legislative Update 1-29-21
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Governor’s message on boosting investments in infrastructure received warmly by Michigan’s counties
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s inclusion of infrastructure investments in her 2021 State of the State address tonight was welcomed by the association representing Michigan’s county governments. “We appreciate Gov. Whitmer’s call […]
Legislative Update 1-22-21
Four-year terms headline MAC’s legislative priorities for year A state law authorizing four-year terms for county commissioners tops the legislative priorities list issued by the Michigan Association of Counties this […]
Legislative Update 1-15-21
State leaders ‘pleased’ with vaccine progress During a hastily arranged video briefing for county leaders and others on Thursday, senior staffers of the Whitmer administration insisted that the distribution of […]
Legislative Update 1-8-21
State expands vaccination eligibility; fewer than 500,000 vaccinated so far State leaders announced this week an expansion of the vaccination effort against the COVID-19 pandemic. The state has moved to […]
Legislative Update 12-18-20
Legislature approves ‘no reason’ virtual sessions until March 31, 2021 The Legislature voted to extend the ability for local boards to meet remotely, under any circumstance, through March 31, 2021. […]
Quick reminder offered on legal requirements for electing board chairs and vice chairs
By Matt Nordfjord, Esq. With a new year comes the responsibility for county boards to elect chairs and vice chairs. This process is governed by Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) 46.3. […]
Legislative Update 12-11-20
Further OMA changes expected by end of year With the House session delayed due to COVID positive cases (see below), a bill to extend the “no reason” option for virtual […]
Legislative Update 12-4-20
Extension on ‘no reason’ remote board sessions awaits House action A bill to expand “no reason” remote sessions for local boards cleared a House committee this week but did not […]
Podcast 83 continues ‘lame duck’ episodes on Monday, Dec. 7
In another special LIVE video edition of Podcast 83 at 3 p.m. on Dec. 7, MAC’s Executive Director Stephan Currie and MAC’s advocacy team will discuss the ongoing “lame duck” […]