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 the chamber 58-52 after picking up seats in the 96th and 48th districts, Bay and Genesee Counties respectively, while Democrats won formerly GOP seats in […]
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 orders on Thursday night on public activities and mask usage. Among the key changes in the new orders: Restaurants and bars must seat no more […]
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 could meet five criteria to adopt less restrictive rules. The plan incorporated in House Bill 6314, by Rep. Ben Frederick (R-Shiawassee), says counties must follow […]
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 New Commissioner Schools. Registration is now open for this year’s series, which will be the first all-digital series in the event’s history. “The value of […]
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. 15 for this year’s series, which will be the first all-digital series in the event’s history. “The value of these sessions for commissioners, new or […]
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 safely now with special guest Matt Nordfjord of the firm of Cohl, Stoker and Toskey in Lansing. With the governor’s Executive Orders, including the authorization […]
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 approved 36-2 by the Michigan Senate Thursday and now heads to the House for quick consideration. Senate Bill 1108, by Sen. Lana Theis (R-Livingston), however, […]
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 1108, by Sen. Lana Theis (R-Livingston). The bill, which MAC supports, would allow a public body to meet electronically under certain circumstances, with protections to ensure […]
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 bills for the state fiscal year that starts Oct. 1. In all major program areas, counties avoided cuts in funding that were once feared, and […]
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 counties will receive the same amount in revenue sharing as FY20 allocations, prior to the cancellation of the August revenue sharing payment. These funds will […]