Higher county reimbursements backed by Juvenile Justice Task Force Michigan counties would receive a higher reimbursement rate on some juvenile services under a proposal unanimously backed by members of a […]
Legislative Update 7-29-22
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Legislative Update 7-22-22
Conference hotel space filling fast for 2022 Annual; register now! Michigan’s sunrise side is proving a popular destination for county leaders, as registration for the 2022 Michigan Counties Annual Conference […]
Filing period opens for MAC Board elections in September
At the 2022 Michigan Counties Annual Conference (Sept. 18-21 in Port Huron), MAC members will vote on six seats on the MAC Board of Directors. Commissioners wishing to serve on […]
Tragedy spurs bid for happy endings for neglected ‘Disney dogs’
By Will Hansen/Communications Intern From “101 Dalmatians” to “Lady and Tramp” and “Bolt,” the dogs in Disney films have dodged danger, risen above indifference and cruelty and started new, brighter […]
Legislative Update 7-8-22
Registration opens for 2022 Annual Conference on Sunrise Side Join us on the sunrise side of the state for the 2022 Michigan Counties Annual Conference, put on by the Michigan […]
Legislative Update 7-1-22
FY23 state budget includes 6% boost for county revenue sharing In the wee hours on Friday, the Legislature finished the FY 2023 budget, which is set to begin on Oct. […]
Draft policy platforms now available for review prior to September vote
MAC’s Annual Business Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. in the Blue Water Convention Center during the 2022 Michigan Counties Annual Conference. County commissioners who […]
Legislative Update 6-24-22
Debate continues on legislation to weaken local control on gravel sites A rigorous debate on aggregate mining legislation occurred this week in the House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee. […]
Legislative Update 6-17-22
Senate passes big supplemental bill tied to mental health privatization The Senate passed a mental health supplemental budget this week, but tie-barred a portion of the funding to the passage […]
Legislative Update 6-10-22
Mid-year Legislative Status Report MAC makes case for PPT reimbursement reforms MAC’s Deena Bosworth joined other proponents this week in testifying in favor of bills to fully reimburse local units […]