Dam safety regs affecting counties near enactment in Lansing More than 100 county-owned dams would face new safety requirements under two bills on the brink of being sent to the governor for her signature. House Bill 5485, by Rep. Bill Schuette (R-Midland), passed this week, while Senate Bill 947, by Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Oakland), passed […]
Protecting local PILT: HB 6105 advances The House Government Operations Committee unanimously approved HB 6105 this week, legislation sponsored by Rep. Tom Kunse (R-Clare) to ensure counties and townships do not lose PILT revenue to pay lake level assessments that are the State of Michigan’s responsibility. MAC Director of Governmental Affairs Deena Bosworth testified alongside Rep. […]
Annual Conference draws more than 300 to Grand Traverse County for MAC elections, policy briefings Newaygo County Commissioner Bryan Kolk, newly minted as the 118th president of the Michigan Association of Counties, urged colleagues to “remember a disagreement should not be life-altering” in his inaugural remarks at MAC’s 2026 Annual Conference last week. Kolk’s swearing-in […]
Thanks to all who came to the 2026 Annual Conference in Downtown Traverse City! Enjoy some pictures from the event below, and we can’t wait to see you next year.
In late August, MAC hosted Beth Nagel of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to discuss how counties can participate in the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. The $50 billion grant program runs from fiscal year 2026 through FY 2030, with $10 billion allocated per year across 50 states. The goal is to […]
MAC extends Annual Conference registration to Aug. 31 County leaders still have time to register for the 2026 Michigan Counties Annual Conference, as MAC has extended the deadline to 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31. The event, which will be held at the Grand Traverse Resort in Grand Traverse County on Sept. 9-11, will feature: […]
MAC renews call for county leaders to contact Congress on grant rule crisis As MAC and the National Association of Counties have been reporting over July and August, county officials should be watching a sweeping federal proposal that could significantly change how counties receive, administer and manage federal grants. MAC asks Michigan county leaders to […]
By Deena Bosworth/Director of Governmental Affairs As MAC and the National Association of Counties have been reporting over July and August, county officials should be watching a sweeping federal proposal that could significantly change how counties receive, administer and manage federal grants. MAC asks Michigan county leaders to reach out to their members of Congress […]
Candidates finalized for MAC Board elections in September Six county commissioners will vie for five seats on the MAC Board of Directors during elections to be held at the 2026 Annual Conference. The MAC Board is the key body in guiding the legislative and organizational strategies of MAC. Board terms are three years and individuals may […]