Election means divided government in Lansing in 2025 The Michigan House of Representatives has experienced a power shift following this week’s election, with Republicans winning enough seats to take control […]
Legislative Update 11-8-24
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Legislative Update 11-1-24
NACo releases opioid settlement ‘quick guide’ on monitoring spending The National Association of Counties, in partnership with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, released The Principles Quick Guide to […]
Legislative Update 10-25-24
State’s final rules on energy siting raise host of questions The Michigan Public Service Commission’s (MPSC) final rules for implementing the new law on renewable energy siting generally favor solar […]
Legislative Update 10-18-24
Podcast 83: Statewide Septic Code Legislation With legislative activity in Lansing still on a slow simmer, Health Officer with the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, Dan Thorell, talked with host […]
Legislative Update 10-11-24
MPSC releases final application instructions for large-scale renewable energy facilities The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) released its formal application instructions and procedures for the siting for large-scale renewable energy […]
Legislative Update 10-4-24
Registration is open for 2024 New Commissioner School sessions in November-December The Michigan Association of Counties is again pleased to partner with Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) to present the […]
Registration is open for 2024 New Commissioner School sessions in November-December
The Michigan Association of Counties is again pleased to partner with Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) to present the New Commissioner School (NCS) courses in the weeks after the Nov. […]
Legislative Update 9-27-24
President Daub urges ‘collective voice’ for counties at Annual Conference New MAC Board President Melissa Daub of Wayne County outlined her vision for the association of “increased participation, influence and […]
Legislative Update 9-20-24
Annual Conference opens on Sept. 24; will focus on health, safety Experts from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Michigan State Police (MSP) will discuss the ominous trend […]
Legislative Update 9-13-24
Upcoming legislative work could include changes to ballot measure on wages, sick time This fall, the Michigan Legislature may revisit the Earned Sick Time Act in light of a recent […]