NEWS

ARP revenue calculator released; consulting contracts now available Counties now can download their own copies of a calculator sheet on revenue losses for purposes of the American Rescue Plan (ARP), […]

MAC continues to gather answers, devise strategies on ARP spending With the release of a new U.S. Treasury FAQ sheet and aggregated language on interim spending rules, Michigan counties now […]

Huge Senate majority approves 4-year terms for commissioners By a vote of 32-4, the Michigan Senate approved Senate Bills 242, by Sen. Ed McBroom (R-Dickinson), and SB 245, by Sen. […]

New workplace rules on COVID expected from state on Monday By July 1, Michigan will have lifted all COVID-19 restrictions on the size of indoor and outdoor gatherings, Gov. Gretchen […]

Counties, be sure you are set up with Treasury on ARP funds The U.S. Department of Treasury released a wave of documents Monday to guide counties and local governments on […]

Legislature continues work on FY22 state budget The fiscal 2022 state budget bills continued their movement through the legislative process this week, with both chambers moving appropriations bills from their […]

Bills for 4-year terms in advance in Senate The Senate Local Government Committee advanced legislation to enact four-year terms for county commissioners at a Thursday hearing where Allegan County Commissioner […]

Legislature attaches strings to FY22 revenue sharing funds As the Legislature advanced budget bills this week, differences between the House and Senate are injecting some uncertainty into county revenue sharing […]

U.S. Treasury releases initial guidance on American Rescue Plan aid On Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Treasury released its guidance on pre-award requirements, outlining immediate steps counties need to take to […]

Legislative Roundtable at conference will feature House, Senate leaders A Michigan Counties Legislative Conference always features in-depth briefings on what’s going on in Lansing – and this year’s virtual version […]