Boost for revenue sharing highlights governor’s FY24 budget A 17 percent boost in county revenue sharing is a “great indicator” that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recognizes the need to reinvest in […]
Legislative Update 2-10-23
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Legislative Update 2-3-23
MAC launches 125th Anniversary year with Capitol kickoff event The Michigan Association of Counties launched its 125th Anniversary on Feb. 1 with a State Capitol announcement and reception featuring remarks […]
Legislative Update 1-27-23
Tax votes could mean billion-dollar reduction to state’s General Fund Major changes to Michigan’s income tax collections, with the potential to reduce the state General Fund by approximately $1 billion […]
Legislative Update 1-20-23
‘Essential’ for Michigan to address funding impact of EVs, MAC says It is “essential” that Michigan quickly identify a new revenue source for public roads in response to the fiscal […]
Legislative Update 1-13-23
Revenue Conference: Dollars keep flowing to state The state’s economic experts are predicting a mild recession will occur in Michigan in 2023, but this dip will not end the recent […]
Legislative Update 1-6-23
MAC establishes state legislative priorities for 2023 Each year, MAC establishes legislative priorities for the upcoming year. These items are based on input and feedback from our membership and center […]
Legislative Update 12-16-22
New Commissioner School sessions close out with Grayling meeting MAC Board President Stan Ponstein and Executive Director Stephan Currie led MAC’s contingent to the fourth and final in-person session of […]
Legislative Update 12-9-22
Liquor tax funding change means $25 million boost to counties A two-bill package designed to extend the capture of liquor tax revenue that counties use for substance abuse programs passed […]
Legislative Update 12-2-22
Big increase for counties from liquor tax advances from Senate A two-bill package designed to extend the capture of liquor tax revenue that counties use for substance abuse programs passed […]
Legislative Update 11-18-22
MAC leaders address SE Michigan summit on county cooperation MAC leadership joined county and expert leaders in Southeast Michigan today to present at the 2022 Tri-County Summit at the Detroit […]