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 […]
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 around the more pressing issues our counties […]
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 […]