Podcast 83: Statewide Septic Code Legislation With legislative activity in Lansing still on a slow simmer, Health Officer with the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, Dan Thorell, talked with host […]
Legislative Update 10-18-24
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Legislative Update 10-11-24
MPSC releases final application instructions for large-scale renewable energy facilities The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) released its formal application instructions and procedures for the siting for large-scale renewable energy […]
Legislative Update 10-4-24
Registration is open for 2024 New Commissioner School sessions in November-December The Michigan Association of Counties is again pleased to partner with Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) to present the […]
Registration is open for 2024 New Commissioner School sessions in November-December
The Michigan Association of Counties is again pleased to partner with Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) to present the New Commissioner School (NCS) courses in the weeks after the Nov. […]
Legislative Update 9-27-24
President Daub urges ‘collective voice’ for counties at Annual Conference New MAC Board President Melissa Daub of Wayne County outlined her vision for the association of “increased participation, influence and […]
Legislative Update 9-20-24
Annual Conference opens on Sept. 24; will focus on health, safety Experts from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Michigan State Police (MSP) will discuss the ominous trend […]
Legislative Update 9-13-24
Upcoming legislative work could include changes to ballot measure on wages, sick time This fall, the Michigan Legislature may revisit the Earned Sick Time Act in light of a recent […]
Calculating the impact of wage, sick time ballot measures on counties
*This post was updated on Oct. 24, 2024. By Matt Nordfjord, Principal, firm of Cohl, Stoker & Toskey The Michigan Supreme Court recently issued a long-awaited opinion in Mothering Justice […]
Policy platform drafts available for member review in advance of Annual Conference
Draft platforms for 2024-2025 are now available on our website for your review. These platforms, which were approved by the MAC Board in early August after months of careful consideration […]
Legislative Update 9-6-24
Security threats on local officials will be focus of MAC conference session Statewide headline this week: As election nears, Michigan, other states confront intimidation of clerks. As your association, MAC […]