Revenue Sharing Trust Fund bills clear committee with unanimous support By a unanimous vote this week, the House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance voted out legislation to create […]
Legislative Update 9-15-23
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NEWS
Field set for Board elections at 2023 Annual Conference
Four seats on the MAC Board of Directors will be filled on Oct. 2 at the 2023 Annual Conference. The commissioners who filed for seats in this cycle are: Region […]
Legislative Update 9-8-23
Conference early-bird prices end at 5 p.m. today County leaders wishing to attend the 2023 Annual Conference, Oct. 1-3 in Kalamazoo County, have until 5 p.m. today (Sept. 8) to […]
Legislative Update 9-1-23
Governor’s speech carries concerns for county governments Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced her fall legislative priorities that included a push for clean energy, streamlined permitting and increased election security in a […]
Legislative Update 8-25-23
Annual Conference: Platforms now on website for member review On Oct. 3 at the 2023 Annual Conference, commissioners in attendance will assemble for the Annual Business Meeting to review and […]
Legislative Update 8-18-23
Conference session to focus on workplace strategies in challenging times With counties continuing to confront hiring, retention and workforce challenges across numerous specialties, the first plenary session of the 2023 […]
Legislative Update 8-11-23
Board approves 2023-24 platforms for final member review The MAC Board of Directors, at its summer meeting, reviewed the association’s policy platform drafts […]
2023 Annual Conference will feature Anniversary Gala, workshops on key county issues
Please join MAC and your fellow county leaders in Kalamazoo County Oct. 1-3 for the 2023 Michigan Counties Annual Conference to celebrate MAC’s 125th Anniversary. Registration is now open and […]
Legislative Update 8-4-23
Governor signs FY24 budget with key county priorities Michigan will expend $81.7 billion its fiscal 2024 budget year starting Oct 1 after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed enabling legislation this week. […]
Legislative Update 7-28-23
State releases broadband plan to spend $1.55 billion Michigan has released its draft plan to spend $1.55 in federal funds to expand broadband access across the state. You can review […]