Without federal dollars, FY21 state budget will be grim for counties Without numbers scheduled to be derived from the next consensus revenue estimating conference slated for late August, we can […]
Legislative Update 8-7-20
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Legislative Update 7-31-20
Whitmer tightens social, entertainment restrictions as caseloads climb Gov. Gretchen Whitmer tightened restrictions on social and entertainment activity in Northern Michigan today in response to rising caseloads of COVID-19 in […]
Legislative Update 7-24-20
FY20 budget deal uses federal COVID aid to compensate counties for revenue sharing cuts Legislative leaders and the Governor’s Office reached final agreement this week on a plan to balance […]
Legislative Update 7-17-20
Izzo added to 2020 Virtual Annual Conference line-up A special address from legendary Michigan State University coach Tom Izzo will be one of the highlights of the 2020 MAC Virtual […]
Legislative Update 7-10-20
Treasury webinar details deadlines, guidance on COVID funds Counties confront a July 17 deadline to apply for reimbursements for public safety and public health payroll and benefit expenses for the […]
Legislative Update 6-19-20
Legislature backs nearly $1 billion for COVID responses A large infusion of aid for local governments, first responders and health workers lacks only Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s signature after the Legislature […]
Legislative Update 2-7-20
Revenue sharing increase highlights Gov. Whitmer’s FY21 budget Michigan counties would see a $5.7 million boost to state revenue sharing payments under spending plans released today by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer […]
Learn about county’s responsibilities under E911 law
On Jan. 1, 2021, counties must have a plan and changes in place to comply with the law on E911 (Enhanced 911 services). A March 24 webinar, sponsored by MAC […]
Workers’ Comp Fund issues more than $23,000 in Loss Prevention Grants to county agencies
The Michigan Counties Workers’ Compensation Fund (MCWCF) has awarded grants to agencies in eight counties to help reduce employee accidents and injuries. These sums are part of the MCWCF’s Loss […]