Tax reform, protecting Medicaid and immigration reform are just three of several 2015 legislative priorities for the National Association of Counties. As NACo recently reported, "The 2015 legislative priorities are tax reform, protecting the federal-state-local...
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...
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....
The House Commerce Committee took testimony Wednesday on House Bill 5856 that would revamp state law on downtown development authorities -- revamp, but not reform, argued MAC's Deena Bosworth to committee members. According to the MIRS News Service (paywall protected)...
The Legislature's refusal to fund new investments in infrastructure has cost Michigan taxpayers more than $270 million since June 12 of this year, says a coalition committed to road funding reform. The Just Fix the Roads Coalition unveiled a calculator widget that...
After a full day of workshops and policy discussions on Monday, MAC members were able to unwind a bit on the famous Front Porch of the Grand Hotel. The views and the people were potent reminders of how great a place Michigan is.
Mlive continues its series on the use of tax increment financing in Michigan by telling the story of voters' will thwarted in Ingham County: "Ingham County voters have approved countywide millages for things like the Potter Park Zoo, 911 operation and health care...
Allegan County Commissioner Jon Campbell was sworn in this afternoon as the Michigan Association of Counties' newest president.
Keynoter Bill Ballenger of Inside Michigan Politics is speaking on 2014 election to the assembled MAC members. He explained that the dynamics of this year's cycle give an advantage to Republicans regarding control of university boards and the Michigan Supreme Court.
The 2014 Annual Conference is under way at the Grand Hotel. President Shelly Pinkelman welcomed the assembled members. A unit from Fort Mackinac presented the colors. And Mackinac County Board Chairman Jim Hill offered a history of the region, county and the island.