The following list of our top five priorities for 2014 represents many of the policy and funding issues MAC is pursuing, but in no way is an exhaustive list of […]
2014 MAC Priorities
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NEWS
Have You Registered for the MAC 2014 Legislative Conference Yet? #MACLeg14
Register now for the 2014 MAC Legislative Conference in Lansing at the Radisson Hotel and Lansing Center on March 24-26. Enjoy networking, educational breakout sessions, a chance to meet with […]
Governor Recommends Full Funding for County Revenue Sharing in FY 2015
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Association of Counties (M.A.C.) is pleased that Governor Snyder has recommended 100% full funding for county revenue sharing totaling over $211 million for the FY […]
Governor Recommends Full Funding for County Revenue Sharing in FY 2015 Totaling $211,134,899- Documents
Revenue Sharing Talking Points FY15 [pdf] Sample Resolution [pdf] FY2015 Revenue Sharing Numbers [pdf]
State Owes Local Governments; Surplus Will Fund Owed Debt
LANSING, Mich. –With nearly a 1 billion dollar surplus projected, counties see this as the perfect time for the state to make good on its promise to pay back local […]
Landline Elimination Bill
The Michigan legislature is on the verge of sending SB 636 to the governor that will take away the authority of the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to oversee the […]
ACTION ALERT Michigan County Commissioners Need to Take Action TODAY Federal PILT Funding in Jeopardy Dear MAC Members, Below you will find information and 3 steps needed to take action on this […]
“Put an end to budgeting-by-lawsuit” Editorial from the Detroit News
Today’s Detroit News featured an editorial regarding HB 4704, sponsored by Rep. Pettalia (R-Presque Isle County), suggesting that the “State Legislature should pass a bill that keeps budget disputes out of […]
Green Communities Project Enters New Phase
In 2009, MAC partnered with the Michigan Energy Office (MEO), Michigan Townships Association (MTA) and the Michigan Municipal League (MML) to launch the Green Communities Challenge, which measured local government progress toward energy efficiency. […]
Legislative Coordinator, Deena Bosworth, Talks Medicaid Expansion
MAC Legislative Coordinator, Deena Bosworth, spoke on the Tony Conley Morning Show regarding Medicaid Expansion and its effects on counties. Listen here: http://1320wils.com/assets/files/7-19-13%20Deena%20Bosworth.mp3