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 11-6-20
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Legislative Update 10-30-20
State releases new health orders on public gatherings, mask use With COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths rising, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released new, more restrictive health […]
Legislative Update 10-23-30
House GOP releases county-oriented COVID plan, bill A new plan and legislation from the House Republican Caucus would require counties to adhere to state health rules on COVID-19, unless they […]
Legislative Update 10-16-20
Registration opens for 2020 New Commissioner Schools To aid newly elected commissioners, and promote continuing education among veteran ones, MAC again is partnering with MSU Extension (MSUE) for the biennial […]
Registration ends Monday for 2020 New Commissioner Schools
To aid newly elected commissioners, and promote continuing education among veteran ones, MAC again is partnering with MSU Extension (MSUE) for the biennial New Commissioner Schools. Registration ends Monday, Nov. […]
Podcast 83 tackles thorny questions on how county board can meet
MAC’s Podcast 83 team will host a special live edition on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. They will discuss all of the details on how county boards can meet properly and […]
Legislative Update 10-9-20
MAC-backed OMA bill clears Senate; quick House vote expected A bill to change the Open Meetings Act (OMA) to allow remote attendance at local board meetings under certain circumstances was […]
Legislative Update 10-2-20
OMA changes advance out of Senate committee Revisions to the state’s Open Meetings Act advanced this week in the Legislature, as the Senate Committee on Local Government approved Senate Bill […]
Legislative Update 9-25-20
Counties skirt fiscal danger in FY21 budget deal Ending a long period of behind-the-scenes work by key legislators and the Whitmer administration, the Legislature moved rapidly today to pass budget […]
Legislative Update 9-18-20
FY21 budget won’t cut revenue sharing The Whitmer administration and legislative leaders have agreed on a fiscal year 2021 deal to balance the state budget, a deal that will ensure […]