MAC is again partnering with Michigan State University Extension to present the New Commissioner School for newly elected county officials in November and December. “We are once again pleased to […]
MAC speaks in favor of Open Meetings Act rewrite MAC testified in the Michigan House this week in support of legislation to update the state’s Open Meetings Act. House Bill […]
MAC makes case on trust fund to Senate committee Legislation to earmark and increase county revenue sharing for the future was the topic of a hearing in the Senate Appropriations […]
House approves extension for trial court funding Michigan trial courts would continue to have the authority to impose fees, a critical funding element, until May 1, 2024, under House Bill […]
During regional caucuses held at the Michigan Counties Annual Conference Sept. 18-20 in Port Huron, MAC members elected three new members to the MAC Board of Directors and re-elected two […]
County leaders gather in St. Clair County next week The installation of Kent County’s Stan Ponstein as MAC’s 114th Board President is one of many highlights planned for the 2022 […]
Massive reform of county revenue sharing introduced Legislation to increase county revenue sharing and protect it from the annual appropriations process is now before the Michigan Legislature. Introduced by Sen. […]
Juvenile justice reform bills would boost funds for counties Earlier this summer, the Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform released its report and recommendations, including a higher reimbursement rate […]
By Rich Lakeberg/Ottawa County Department of Strategic Impact The West Michigan Pike was once the premier way to travel along Michigan’s western shores. This highway running along Lake Michigan was […]
House committee approves extension for trial court funding Michigan trial courts would continue to have the authority to impose fees, a critical funding element, until May 1, 2024, under a […]