As cases surge, health leaders urge mask use, social distancing Leaders of the state’s major hospital systems warned Thursday of increasing strain on medical capacity as COVID-19 cases continue to […]
Legislative Update 11-13-20
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Legislative Update 11-6-20
GOP retains control of Michigan House; ballot props pass easily Republicans retained their majority in the Michigan House of Representatives in the Nov. 3 General Election. The GOP will control […]
Legislative Update 10-30-20
State releases new health orders on public gatherings, mask use With COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths rising, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released new, more restrictive health […]
Legislative Update 10-23-30
House GOP releases county-oriented COVID plan, bill A new plan and legislation from the House Republican Caucus would require counties to adhere to state health rules on COVID-19, unless they […]
Legislative Update 10-16-20
Registration opens for 2020 New Commissioner Schools To aid newly elected commissioners, and promote continuing education among veteran ones, MAC again is partnering with MSU Extension (MSUE) for the biennial […]
Legislative Update 10-9-20
MAC-backed OMA bill clears Senate; quick House vote expected A bill to change the Open Meetings Act (OMA) to allow remote attendance at local board meetings under certain circumstances was […]
Legislative Update 10-2-20
OMA changes advance out of Senate committee Revisions to the state’s Open Meetings Act advanced this week in the Legislature, as the Senate Committee on Local Government approved Senate Bill […]
Legislative Update 9-25-20
Counties skirt fiscal danger in FY21 budget deal Ending a long period of behind-the-scenes work by key legislators and the Whitmer administration, the Legislature moved rapidly today to pass budget […]
Legislative Update 9-18-20
FY21 budget won’t cut revenue sharing The Whitmer administration and legislative leaders have agreed on a fiscal year 2021 deal to balance the state budget, a deal that will ensure […]
Legislative Update 9-11-20
Podcast 83 team to discuss state budget, fall priorities MAC’s Podcast 83 team will lead a special live edition on Monday, Sept. 21 to field questions from county leaders on […]