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Legislative Update 3-6-20
MAC members attend Trump speech, make Capitol Hill visits From hearing President Trump discuss federal cooperation with counties, to fanning out across Capitol Hill to meet with Michigan lawmakers, to attending briefings on coronavirus, mental health policies and...
MAC members meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill
On March 3, MAC led delegations of county commissioners and other leaders on visits to Michigan's members of Congress on Capitol Hill. MAC delivered a list of federal priorities to congressional offices for 2020
Legislative Update 2-28-20
Community corrections, jail pressures discussed at MAC summit Leaders of the groups representing Michigan’s sheriffs and prosecutors joined MAC President Veronica Klinefelt and Executive Director Stephan Currie for a discussion this week on legislative goals in 2020....
2020 MAC Membership Directory is out
The 2020 MAC Membership Directory is the ultimate guide to county elected officials across Michigan. Each of Michigan's 83 counties has a full listing with names, addresses, phone numbers and emails for all county elected officials. The directory also carries a list...
Legislative Update 2-21-20
DHHS budget receives mixed response in committee session As Appropriations subcommittees began work this week on the FY21 budget, Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon presented on his department’s plans in the areas of education and skills;...
Legislative Update 2-14-20
MAC Participates in Michigan High Water Coordinating Summit The Department of Energy, Great Lakes and Environment (EGLE) held a summit this week to discuss the weather trends and the devastating issues facing our State to record high lake levels and ground saturation....
Time to register for 2020 Michigan Counties Legislative Conference
The 2020 Michigan Counties Legislative Conference will feature a variety of speakers and events to enhance county officials' learning and leadership skills. Please note that this year's conference runs Wednesday through Friday, April 15-17. Among the highlights:...
Legislative Update 2-7-20
Revenue sharing increase highlights Gov. Whitmer’s FY21 budget Michigan counties would see a $5.7 million boost to state revenue sharing payments under spending plans released today by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for fiscal year 2021. In her second budget plan, Whitmer...
Revenue sharing increase highlights Gov. Whitmer’s FY21 budget
Michigan counties would see a $5.7 million boost to state revenue sharing payments under spending plans released today by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for fiscal year 2021. In her second budget plan, Whitmer advises the Legislature to appropriate $232.2 million in statutory...