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 […]
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MLive series: voters vs. tax capture
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 […]
Allegan County’s Campbell assumes MAC presidency
Allegan County Commissioner Jon Campbell was sworn in this afternoon as the Michigan Association of Counties’ newest president.
Welcome to the 2014 Annual Conference
MAC members, friends and supporters, Welcome to the 2014 Annual Conference at the impressive Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. This year’s event will be full of helpful and interesting panels […]
MAC makes case for tax capture reform in MLive series
The effects of poorly designed tax capture laws on county services was the topic of the second day of a special MLive series on tax increment financing, with MAC staffers […]
MAC’s Campbell warns state on court funding crisis
In a guest commentary Sept. 5 on MLive.com, MAC’s incoming president, Allegan County Commissioner Jon Campbell, issues an alert to Michigan residents about the court funding crisis created by the […]
Why Michigan’s sales tax should go up in one chart
Why is MAC pushing so hard to get the Legislature to provide a statewide vote on a 1-cent sales tax for transportation? Take a look at the chart above, particularly […]
Road conference will focus on innovation
Learn about cutting-edge techniques in chip sealing, remote sensing and more at the 2014 Asset Management Conference on Oct. 23 at the Holiday Inn in Marquette. “The Leading Edge of […]
MAC continues push for 1-cent sales tax for roads
A 1-cent sales tax increase is the best way to address Michigan’s “embarrassing” roads, MAC Deputy Director Steve Currie told the audience of “The Big Show” on Wednesday. Currie, continuing […]
MAC’s Currie: Give voters chance on 1-cent sales tax
In an extensive interview with Gongwer News Service Monday, MAC Deputy Director Steve Currie said that recent events boost the idea of having voters approve a 1-cent sales tax increase […]