MAC releases county priorities for FY27 state budget An increase in revenue sharing funds and state assistance for counties dealing with reimbursements from tax foreclosure proceeds lead counties’ budget asks for Fiscal year 2027, the Michigan Association of Counties...
By Matt Nordfjord/Managing Shareholder, CST Municipal Law Counties that administer and enforce the Michigan building code should review their fee schedules and overhead allocation methods to ensure they align with Michigan Department of Treasury guidelines and the...
New report shows vital role that property taxes play in delivering county services With talk of property tax changes swirling around Lansing, a new report from the University of Michigan highlights the central role that such taxes have in delivering vital county...
As counties face rising demands and a rapidly evolving digital landscape, MAC took a significant step forward in January by implementing Association Sphere, a modern, integrated software platform designed to streamline operations and enhance member engagement. This...
Property tax measure opposed by MAC gets House approval Local taxing units would be required to limit proposals to impose, renew or increase a property tax millage to an election held on the November regular election date under House Bill 4583, by Rep. Matt Maddock...
MAC recently posed five questions to Rep. Ann Bollin, Repulican from Livingston County and chair of the House Appropriations Commmittee. What is the most pressing issue facing Michigan? Michigan will continue to face challenges in the state budget as federal...
Housing shortage is huge challenge for Michigan, but current proposals are ill-advised attacks on local control Michigan’s housing shortage has become one of the most pressing policy challenges facing communities across the state. As lawmakers search for solutions in...
By Deena Bosworth/Director of Governmental Affairs Michigan’s housing shortage has become one of the most pressing policy challenges facing communities across the state. As lawmakers search for solutions in Lansing, the debate has taken on many different faces. At its...
By Jamara Green/National Association of Counties Rising prescription drug costs continue to strain household budgets across the country, particularly for residents who are uninsured, underinsured, or managing chronic conditions. Counties are often on the front lines...
Housing is problem, but local preemption is not the cure, MAC says in response to Whitmer’s final State of the State address Michigan counties share Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s goal of making housing more affordable in the state, but her proposed methods are troubling,...