Counties would get 4% revenue sharing bump in governor’s plan Michigan counties would see a 4 percent increase in the revenue sharing total in fiscal 2026 under a budget plan […]
Legislative Update 2-7-25
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Sign up now for the 2025 Michigan Counties Legislative Conference in Lansing
The 2025 Michigan Counties Legislative Conference will be held April 7-9, 2025, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Lansing. The event, co-hosted by the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council, will […]
Revenue sharing tops county priorities in Lansing in ’25
Creating a dedicated Revenue Sharing Trust Fund that reflects a true sharing of money between the state and local governments tops the list of legislative priorities for MAC’s 83 members […]
Legislative Update 1-31-25
Revenue sharing tops county priorities in Lansing in ’25 Creating a dedicated Revenue Sharing Trust Fund that reflects a true sharing of money between the state and local governments tops […]
Legislative Update 1-24-25
Michigan House passes minimum wage, sick time bills Bills amending the state’s minimum wage and Earned Sick Time Act cleared the House this week with bipartisan support. House Bills 4001 […]
Fiscal experts: 2025 is a great time to give local governments some options on funding
This year would be a great time for Michigan to tackle reform of local government finance, says the nonpartisan Citizens Research Council of Michigan in a new study. The report, […]
Legislative Update 1-17-25
House committee advances key bills on minimum wage and Earned Sick Time Act Two bills to revise the state’s minimum wage and Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) advanced out of […]
Counties look forward to working with Gov. Whitmer to protect investments in local resources, services
LANSING, MICH. – Michigan’s county government leaders commend Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emphasis today on investing in local public assets and services in her “Road Ahead” address at the Detroit Auto […]
MAC accepting applications for internal policy committees
County commissioners are encouraged to apply now for MAC’s five standing committees for 2025. Applications are due by Jan. 31, 2025. To apply, please email a completed application form to […]
Legislative Update 1-10-25
MAC accepting applications for internal policy committees County commissioners are encouraged to apply now for MAC’s five standing committees for 2025. Applications are due by Jan. 31, 2025. To apply, […]