House committee approves extension for trial court funding Michigan trial courts would continue to have the authority to impose fees, a critical funding element, until May 1, 2024, under a new version of a MAC-backed bill adopted by the House Appropriations Committee Wednesday. House Bill 5956, by Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Jackson), was designed to address […]
Looking to build on recent success in Lansing capped by the enactment of 4-year terms for county commissioners in 2021, MAC expanded its Governmental Affairs Team today with the addition of two governmental affairs associates. Madeline Fata comes to MAC from the offices of Rep. Ken Borton (R-Otsego), who is himself a former MAC Board […]
Comedian to entertain at 2022 President’s Banquet; early-bird pricing continues through Sept. 2 Chris Young, a comedian who has performed across Michigan and was a finalist in Dave Coulier’s “Clean Guys of Comedy/Unbleepable Contest,” will be the after-dinner entertainer at the 2022 President’s Banquet on Sept. 20. The banquet is the final event of the […]
Don’t lose out on early-bird registration rate for Annual Conference County officials have just five days left to take advantage of the early-bird registration rate of $395 for the upcoming 2022 Michigan Counties Annual Conference, Sept. 18-21 in Port Huron. The conference will be headquartered at St. Clair County’s Blue Water Convention Center in Port […]
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 state Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform this month. The panel’s report advises a boost in the community-based service/supervision reimbursement rate for counties to 75 […]
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 in Port Huron, Sept. 18-21, is moving at a brisk pace. In fact, the primary conference hotel, the Doubletree is nearly sold out. As of […]
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 the Board, whether incumbents or new candidates, have until Aug. 18 to file official notice of their intent to run. (The application form is found […]
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 lives for themselves. So, when Grand Traverse County Animal Control was confronted with an unprecedented canine crisis, a very Disney-like tale with the usual large […]
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 Association of Counties in coordination with the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council (MCMCFC). This year, we are in Port Huron in St. Clair County. […]
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. 1 of this year. Below are the major highlights, including a 6 percent (5% in the base and 1% one-time) increase in County Revenue Sharing. […]