Republicans, Whitmer clash on COVID spending, vaccine distribution Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republicans who control the Michigan House of Representatives have a $2 billion difference of opinion on what to […]
Legislative Update 1-29-21
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Legislative Update 1-22-21
Four-year terms headline MAC’s legislative priorities for year A state law authorizing four-year terms for county commissioners tops the legislative priorities list issued by the Michigan Association of Counties this […]
Legislative Update 1-8-21
State expands vaccination eligibility; fewer than 500,000 vaccinated so far State leaders announced this week an expansion of the vaccination effort against the COVID-19 pandemic. The state has moved to […]
Legislative Update 12-11-20
Further OMA changes expected by end of year With the House session delayed due to COVID positive cases (see below), a bill to extend the “no reason” option for virtual […]
Legislative Update 12-4-20
Extension on ‘no reason’ remote board sessions awaits House action A bill to expand “no reason” remote sessions for local boards cleared a House committee this week but did not […]
Legislative Update 11-6-20
GOP retains control of Michigan House; ballot props pass easily Republicans retained their majority in the Michigan House of Representatives in the Nov. 3 General Election. The GOP will control […]
Legislative Update 9-11-20
Podcast 83 team to discuss state budget, fall priorities MAC’s Podcast 83 team will lead a special live edition on Monday, Sept. 21 to field questions from county leaders on […]
Legislative Update 8-28-20
Revenue sharing replacement funds to hit accounts on Monday Replacement dollars for the cancelled August revenue sharing payments will reach county accounts on Monday, Aug. 31 as scheduled, MAC was […]
Legislative Update 8-21-20
Izzo charms, inspires during conference keynote “All of us are role models,” Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo told county leaders gathered for a special session Thursday of MAC’s […]
Legislative Update 8-14-20
Virtual Annual Conference begins on Tuesday The first events of MAC’s two-week Virtual Annual Conference are set for Tuesday, Aug. 18, including a Plenary Session of special reports from MAC […]