MTA holds workshops throughout the winter months, and there have been a few times when a workshop has been impacted by severe weather conditions. If you're ever uncertain...

The March 1 application deadline is quickly approaching for MTA's Township Governance Academy scholarships! A limited number of $1,000 scholarships are available to assist with Academy...

Do you have questions about your role and responsibilities as a township official? Are you wondering how other townships have handled a similar situation that your township now faces? Would you like...

In her Feb. 2 State of the State address, and in an earlier address, Gov. Jennifer Granholm outlined her ideas to reform Michigan. Learn more about those suggestions--and how they could...

MTA has released a study showing that smaller government is more efficient and saves taxpayer dollars. While a few interest groups are advocating for the consolidation of local governments as a way...

Three state legislators received accolades from the Michigan Townships Association at the Networking Dinner, held during the 2010 Annual Conference & Expo, Jan. 27-29 in Grand Rapids. MTA honored...

Look back at the memories made during MTA's 2010 Annual Conference & Expo! Photos are available for review, and purchase, at http://www.trumpiephotography.com/ (click...

Linda Towsley, clerk of Windsor Charter Township (Eaton Co.), assumed the helm of the Michigan Townships Association, following her election to serve as 2010 MTA president at the Association's...

Many thanks to those who attended MTA's 57th Annual Educational Conference & Expo, held Jan. 27-29 in Grand Rapids! We hope you were able to gain insight and practical...

Nearly $5 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grants and loans are now available to help expand broadband access and adoption in America. This is the second funding round...

To assist board of review members, alternates, township supervisors and assessors in preparing for 2010 board of review sessions, MTA is conducting half-day Board of Review Training workshops...