LANSING, MICH. – Michigan’s county government leaders commend Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emphasis today on investing in local public assets and services in her “Road Ahead” address at the Detroit Auto […]
County commissioners are encouraged to apply now for MAC’s five standing committees for 2025. Applications are due by Jan. 31, 2025. To apply, please email a completed application form to […]
Michigan Counties magazine now on way to you The print version of the December 2024 Michigan Counties should start arriving in mailboxes this weekend. The magazine features a roundup of […]
2024 Lame Duck in Review: Blame Duck? Lansing’s democratic trifecta came to an end this week after several weeks of lame duck session. From House Republicans leaving session in protest […]
Senate passes minimum staffing legislation A bill to require minimum staffing levels as a mandatory subject of collective bargaining between a public employer and the representative of its employees was […]
By Matt Nordfjord/firm of Cohl, Stoker and Toskey, P.C. With the commencement of a new term of office on Jan. 1, 2025, comes the responsibility for county boards to elect […]
MAC joins local groups in urging action on revenue sharing “So, clearly, the system is broken.” MAC First Vice President Antoinette Wallace of Macomb made that assessment of Michigan’s revenue […]
MAC letter campaign on revenue sharing is off to fast start A letter-writing campaign started by MAC this week is gaining momentum to urge Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and legislative leaders […]
Intro webinar launches 2024 New Commissioner School MAC Executive Director Stephan Currie welcomed nearly 100 newly elected and re-elected commissioners from both peninsulas on Thursday to the introductory webinar of […]
Election means divided government in Lansing in 2025 The Michigan House of Representatives has experienced a power shift following this week’s election, with Republicans winning enough seats to take control […]