By Stephan Currie, Executive Director, Michigan Association of Counties The citizens now serving in the Michigan Legislature did not create the fiscal crisis that now grips our 83 counties and […]
Counties can earn, keep interest on ARP funds, Treasury says during video call Officials from the U.S. Treasury and the White House gave more context to the American Rescue Plan […]
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 […]
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 […]
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). […]
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 […]
By Alyssa McMurtry/Gongwer News Service For the first time, the Michigan Association of Counties government affairs team consists of only women who are no strangers to the Capitol community but […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]