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MTA-member townships! Watch our Data Center Zoning Ordinance webinar for FREE!

MTA-member townships can now watch a recording of our recent webinar, Data Center Zoning Ordinance: The Next Step. Register now to receive access to this free, one-hour webinar, where MTA Legal Counsel Robert Thall walks through MTA’s sample data center...

MTA-member townships! Watch our Data Center Zoning Ordinance webinar for FREE!

MTA-member townships can now watch a recording of our recent webinar, Data Center Zoning Ordinance: The Next Step. Register now to receive access to this free, one-hour webinar, where MTA Legal Counsel Robert Thall walks through MTA’s sample data center...

Make your voice heard in MSHDA's Statewide Housing survey

Township officials are invited to participate in a Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) survey to inform Michigan’s next five‑year Statewide Housing Plan. You can provide information about housing experiences, challenges and priorities...

Congress passes Continuing Resolution averting shutdown

A federal government shutdown at the end of September was averted earlier this week when the U.S. House approved the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500). The measure was passed by the U.S. Senate in early August. Once signed...

This September & October, learn from the experts at MTA's Regional Meetings

Gain practical solutions to real-world problems with our daylong mini-conference, coming to 5 locations this fall. Or join us for 2 days in Harris at the UP North Summit! Click here for class descriptions & registration details.

MTA awards 2026 Robinson Scholarships

A graduate student focused on climate resilience and rural economic development, and a clerk with aspirations to strengthen her township and local governments are the recipients of MTA’s 2026 Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship.

MTA awards 2026 Robinson Scholarships

A graduate student focused on climate resilience and rural economic development, and a clerk with aspirations to strengthen her township and local governments are the recipients of MTA’s 2026 Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship.

This September & October, learn from the experts at MTA's Regional Meetings

Gain practical solutions to real-world problems with our daylong mini-conference, coming to 5 locations this fall. Or join us for 2 days in Harris at the UP North Summit! Click here for class descriptions & registration details.

Congress passes Continuing Resolution averting shutdown

A federal government shutdown at the end of September was averted earlier this week when the U.S. House approved the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500). The measure was passed by the U.S. Senate in early August. Once signed...

Make your voice heard in MSHDA's Statewide Housing survey

Township officials are invited to participate in a Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) survey to inform Michigan’s next five‑year Statewide Housing Plan. You can provide information about housing experiences, challenges and priorities...

MTA-member townships! Watch our Data Center Zoning Ordinance webinar for FREE!

MTA-member townships can now watch a recording of our recent webinar, Data Center Zoning Ordinance: The Next Step. Register now to receive access to this free, one-hour webinar, where MTA Legal Counsel Robert Thall walks through MTA’s sample data center...

MTA-member townships! Watch our Data Center Zoning Ordinance webinar for FREE!

MTA-member townships can now watch a recording of our recent webinar, Data Center Zoning Ordinance: The Next Step. Register now to receive access to this free, one-hour webinar, where MTA Legal Counsel Robert Thall walks through MTA’s sample data center...

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