MAC unveils 2024 legislative priorities A commitment to the financial health of Michigan counties undergirds a robust legislative agenda released today by the Michigan Association of Counties for 2024. Among […]
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Legislative Update 12-22-23
Federal court orders new lines for set of legislative districts Some of Michigan’s House and Senate election districts face a revamp in wake of a Thursday afternoon ruling by a […]
Legislative Update 12-15-23
Juvenile justice package adopted as MAC scores win in 2023 priority Nineteen pieces of a 20-bill package to make sweeping reforms to the juvenile justice system, long backed by MAC, […]
Legislative Update 12-8-23
Year in Review continues with focus on public safety funding, Open Meetings Act changes Potential new funds for public safety and long-needed repairs to the state Open Meetings Act are […]
Legislative Update 12-1-23
Podcast 83 begins look back at 2023 legislative year Legislative successes on juvenile justice reform, property tax reimbursements and revenue sharing highlight the first of two episodes of Podcast 83 […]
Legislative Update 11-17-23
Registration deadline approaches for Dec. 7 Policy Summit A MAC-commissioned report on the services that counties provide to other local governments will be reviewed at the MAC Policy Summit set […]
Legislative Update 11-10-23
Legislature adjourns for the year As predicted, the Michigan legislature has completed its work for 2023 and is expected to adjourn sine die next week Tuesday. This early adjournment for […]
Legislative Update 11-3-23
House passes Revenue Sharing Trust Fund Bills – Senate needs to act NOW In a promising development for Michigan’s counties, the state’s Revenue Sharing Trust Fund (RSTF) bills have passed […]
Legislative Update 10-27-23
Senate rushes through ‘clean energy’ package Controversial legislation setting standards for “clean energy” in Michigan advanced through the Senate this week. Senate Bills 271, by Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Wayne), 273, […]
County services study will be featured at Dec. 7 MAC Policy Summit
A MAC-commissioned report on the services that counties provide to other local governments will be reviewed at the MAC Policy Summit set for Dec. 7, 2023. The fee to attend […]