Some hopeful news for the holidays for Upper Peninsula residents: "The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered hearing and settlement procedures on MISO’s proposed cost allocation for the Presque Isle Power Plant, which would cause steep rate increases for...
When it comes to decision-making, Republican Dave Maturen says he tries to start with an open mind. It's a skill he's honed over the four decades he's spent working as a property appraiser in Michigan. The 66-year-old from Brady Twp. likes data. He's studied the...
(Updated 12-19-14): In addition to retaining statewide elective offices and majorities in the Michigan Legislature, the Republican Party gained a small number of seats in the ranks of county commissioners, a MAC review of election results finds. Based on unofficial...
The U.S. Census Bureau recently presented a certificate of appreciation to MAC for work in support of the LUCA program. “The Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) program provided an opportunity for designated representatives of local, state and tribal governments...
Four of five county road millage questions gained approval from the voters Tuesday night. Eaton County's millage proposal to levy 1.5 mills for local roads appears to have passed, the Lansing State Journal reports. Meanwhile, voters in Midland, Otsego and Ottawa...
Seven county commissioners will soon move their public service from the courthouse to the Statehouse, thanks to decisions of Michigan voters Tuesday night. The representatives-elect are: Grand Traverse County Commissioner Larry Inman will represent the 104th District....
Six counties -- Eaton, Mecosta, Oakland, Oceana, Ottawa and St. Clair -- are among local governments landing funds via the "Competitive Grant Assistance Program" for work they are doing on "mergers, consolidations, interlocal agreements and cooperative efforts," the...
The State of Michigan has more than 200 panels and boards that advise and help lead efforts ranging from accountancy and architecture to soybeans and historic preservation. With so many initiatives, it's no surprise then that the state always is on the hunt for able,...
The conventional wisdom in political circles is that a significant increase in transportation funding will be a heavy lift in the upcoming "lame duck" session of the Legislature after the November elections. That CW might explain why, in the words of this slide in...
PILT (payments in lieu of taxes) is a perpetual issue for Michigan's northern counties, where ownership of land by the state and federal governments is common. The National Association of Counties has created an interactive feature that allows you to see exactly what...