AG warns on meeting ‘hijackings’; MAC offers guidance on virtual sessions As counties (large and small) and other public bodies adapt to physical distancing with virtual meetings, issues are arising […]
Legislative Update 4-3-20
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Legislative Update 3-27-20
NACo applauds county leaders’ help on federal aid bill Much still must be clarified about the latest federal relief package awaiting House action before its full effects on counties are […]
Legislative Update 3-20-20
MAC COVID-19 Resources Page MAC Q&A Document for State Leaders Special note from MAC To all leaders and employees of Michigan’s 83 county governments, we at MAC, your association, extend […]
Legislative Update 3-13-20
MAC issues committee, conference updates in response to coronavirus With coronavirus confirmed in Michigan, MAC has announced several steps to respond to the coronavirus situation in the interests of minimizing […]
Legislative Update 3-6-20
MAC members attend Trump speech, make Capitol Hill visits From hearing President Trump discuss federal cooperation with counties, to fanning out across Capitol Hill to meet with Michigan lawmakers, to […]
Legislative Update 2-28-20
Community corrections, jail pressures discussed at MAC summit Leaders of the groups representing Michigan’s sheriffs and prosecutors joined MAC President Veronica Klinefelt and Executive Director Stephan Currie for a discussion […]
Legislative Update 2-21-20
DHHS budget receives mixed response in committee session As Appropriations subcommittees began work this week on the FY21 budget, Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon presented on […]
Legislative Update 2-7-20
Revenue sharing increase highlights Gov. Whitmer’s FY21 budget Michigan counties would see a $5.7 million boost to state revenue sharing payments under spending plans released today by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer […]
Revenue sharing increase highlights Gov. Whitmer’s FY21 budget
Michigan counties would see a $5.7 million boost to state revenue sharing payments under spending plans released today by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for fiscal year 2021. In her second budget […]
Legislative Update 1-31-20
Locals waiting at starting line on road funding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s road bonding plan, highlighted in her State of the State address Wednesday night, will leave counties without the additional […]