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. […]
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Legislative Update 8-26-22
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 […]
Ottawa County teams up with local historian to commemorate original West Michigan highway
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 […]
Legislative Update 8-19-22
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 […]
Legislative Update 8-12-22
Comedian to entertain at 2022 President’s Banquet; early-bird pricing continues through Sept. 2 Chris Young, a comedian who has performed across Michigan and was a finalist in Dave Coulier’s “Clean […]
Legislative Update 8-5-22
Don’t lose out on early-bird registration rate for Annual Conference County officials have just five days left to take advantage of the early-bird registration rate of $395 for the upcoming […]
Legislative Update 7-29-22
Higher county reimbursements backed by Juvenile Justice Task Force Michigan counties would receive a higher reimbursement rate on some juvenile services under a proposal unanimously backed by members of a […]
Legislative Update 7-22-22
Conference hotel space filling fast for 2022 Annual; register now! Michigan’s sunrise side is proving a popular destination for county leaders, as registration for the 2022 Michigan Counties Annual Conference […]
Filing period opens for MAC Board elections in September
At the 2022 Michigan Counties Annual Conference (Sept. 18-21 in Port Huron), MAC members will vote on six seats on the MAC Board of Directors. Commissioners wishing to serve on […]
Tragedy spurs bid for happy endings for neglected ‘Disney dogs’
By Will Hansen/Communications Intern From “101 Dalmatians” to “Lady and Tramp” and “Bolt,” the dogs in Disney films have dodged danger, risen above indifference and cruelty and started new, brighter […]