LANSING, Mich. –With nearly a 1 billion dollar surplus projected, counties see this as the perfect time for the state to make good on its promise to pay back local […]
State Owes Local Governments; Surplus Will Fund Owed Debt
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NEWS
Landline Elimination Bill
The Michigan legislature is on the verge of sending SB 636 to the governor that will take away the authority of the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to oversee the […]
ACTION ALERT Michigan County Commissioners Need to Take Action TODAY Federal PILT Funding in Jeopardy Dear MAC Members, Below you will find information and 3 steps needed to take action on this […]
“Put an end to budgeting-by-lawsuit” Editorial from the Detroit News
Today’s Detroit News featured an editorial regarding HB 4704, sponsored by Rep. Pettalia (R-Presque Isle County), suggesting that the “State Legislature should pass a bill that keeps budget disputes out of […]
Legislative Coordinator, Deena Bosworth, Talks Medicaid Expansion
MAC Legislative Coordinator, Deena Bosworth, spoke on the Tony Conley Morning Show regarding Medicaid Expansion and its effects on counties. Listen here: http://1320wils.com/assets/files/7-19-13%20Deena%20Bosworth.mp3
Medicaid Expansion Would be a Win for Over 400,000 Michiganders
A revamped Medicaid Expansion bill, HB 4714, sponsored by Rep. Matt Lori (R-St. Joseph County), passed from the House with strong bipartisan support, 76 to 31, and is now in […]
Another Hit to County Government
Gov. Snyder presented his Fiscal Year 2014 budget today with a guaranteed funding increase for cities, villages, and townships (CVTs), while again disproportionately cutting revenue sharing to county government. “It’s […]
2 Important Pieces of Legislation Pass Through Lame Duck on to the Governor
HB 6022, 6024, 6025, 6026, and SB 1065-1071 Personal Property Tax (PPT) On the last day of the lame duck session, Lt. Governor Calley and MAC reached an agreement on […]
Possible Exemption of All New Personal Property With NO REIMBURSEMENT: Contact your State Representative NOW Regarding PPT
PPT is headed to the House floor for a vote this morning, with a new proposal from house republicans that would exempt all new personal property from January 1, 2013, […]
Lieutenant Governor Unveils His Plan for PPT
MAC was invited to a special briefing in the Lt. Governor’s office to discuss his new plan for PPT Replacement. MAC’s position on PPT Repeal has remained the same, we […]