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Legislative Update 5-8-20

Stay at Home order extended to May 28; work restrictions eased Michigan’s Stay at Home order has been extended to May 28, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced in a press conference Thursday afternoon. The new order, EO 77, however has enhanced exceptions to allow for a...

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Legislative Update 5-1-20

Governor extends State of Emergency, court battle looms Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed new Executive Orders Thursday night to extend Michigan’s State of Emergency and Disaster Declarations until May 28. EO 66 terminated the previous State of Emergency (SOE) order that...

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Legislative Update 4-24-20

Whitmer extends ‘Stay at Home’ to May 15, with some changes Michigan’s “Stay at Home” order will remain in effect until at least May 15, though some provisions of it are being eased, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday. Her new Executive Order will supersede the...

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Legislative Update 4-17-20

Local governments will make $1.1B ask to governor in letter MAC joined with associations for Michigan’s cities, villages and townships today on a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to advise on distribution of federal aid to local governments dealing with the corona...

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Legislative Update 4-10-20

MAC replaces physical conference with virtual event Keynote addresses from Michigan Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack and National Association of Counties Executive Director Matt Chase will bookend a special "virtual edition" of the MAC Legislative Conference...

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Legislative Update 4-3-20

AG warns on meeting ‘hijackings’; MAC offers guidance on virtual sessions As counties (large and small) and other public bodies adapt to physical distancing with virtual meetings, issues are arising with disruptions. This week, Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a...

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Legislative Update 3-27-20

NACo applauds county leaders’ help on federal aid bill Much still must be clarified about the latest federal relief package awaiting House action before its full effects on counties are known, said officials with the National Association of Counties via a briefing...

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Legislative Update 7-29-22

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...

Legislative Update 7-22-22

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...

Filing period opens for MAC Board elections in September

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...

Tragedy spurs bid for happy endings for neglected ‘Disney dogs’

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...

Legislative Update 7-8-22

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...

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