Juvenile justice reform bills would boost funds for counties Earlier this summer, the Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform released its report and recommendations, including a higher reimbursement rate for counties on certain juvenile justice services. New...
By Rich Lakeberg/Ottawa County Department of Strategic Impact The West Michigan Pike was once the premier way to travel along Michigan's western shores. This highway running along Lake Michigan was conceived of and built during the second decade of the 20th century to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...