MAC testifies on county use of opioid settlement funds MAC’s work with counties on utilizing opioid settlement funds was the subject of a legislative hearing on Tuesday, May 20 in Lansing. MAC’s Jimmy Johnson and Amy Dolinky testified before the Michigan House Appropriations Subcommittee on Medicaid and Behavioral Health. “The Michigan Association of Counties plays […]
Full Senate approves FY26 budget with key county funding boosts The Michigan Senate advanced its budget proposals this week, including notable increases in funding for county governments and crime prevention, plus potential reimbursements related to recent court decisions on tax foreclosures. Tucked into the general government budget is a $29 million increase in county revenue […]
Senate advances budget bills in uncertain, tense atmosphere in Lansing The Michigan Senate took a major step in the state’s annual budget process, advancing all its fiscal 2026 budget bills out of the Senate Appropriations Committee. This action moves the upper chamber closer to a full floor vote expected next week. However, with the Michigan […]
A webinar offered on June 23 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. will provide commissioners a full credit toward their 2025 certificate in MAC’s County Commissioner Academy. Click here to register. Conflict is an inevitable part of leadership and community work — but how we approach it can mean the difference between division and meaningful […]
Senate spending panel backs 10 percent boost to revenue sharing Michigan counties would see a 10 percent increase in revenue sharing in the fiscal 2026 state budget under a version approved this week by the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government. The allocation would follow a distribution formula adopted last year that ties payments to […]
Public safety fund advances out of House In a powerful show of bipartisan cooperation, the Michigan House of Representatives this week passed House Bills 4260–61, legislation that establishes a long-awaited Public Safety and Violence Prevention Fund. The bills represent a major commitment by state lawmakers to address violent crime and strengthen public safety. The fund […]
A legislative resolution sponsored by MAC was among activities in April to mark National County Government Month. Rep. Steve Frisbie, a former Calhoun County commissioner now serving his first term in the Michigan House of Representatives, sponsored a resolution (HR 62) on MAC’s behalf to recognize the annual event, which started in 1991. The resolution […]
MAC testifies for public safety fund bills; House committee advances them Legislation to create a Public Safety Trust Fund advanced from the House Committee on Government Operations on Thursday after taking testimony from MAC and others in support of the concept. House Bill 4260, by Rep. Mike Harris (R-Oakland), and HB 4261, by Rep. Alabas […]
Deadline extended on Opioid Settlement Funds Survey The second annual opioid settlement county reporting survey will remain open until April 21. MAC, in partnership with Public Sector Consultants (PSC), is conducting the survey. The survey allows MAC to: Update the Opioid Settlement Resource Center dashboard Understand annual reporting information on the planning for, and utilization […]