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Conference registration is OPEN!

Register today for the township event of the year where education, inspiration and connection abound at MTA’s 2026 Conference & Expo.

New USPS postmark rule

At the end of 2025, a new rule promulgated by the U.S. Postal Service took effect, seeking to clarify postmark practices. The rule does not alter USPS postmark practices. Rather, it is intended to make clear that the postmark will reflect the date an...

Annual asset forfeiture report deadline

Every township is required to file an annual asset forfeiture report online with the Michigan State Police by Feb. 27, 2026, even if the local unit has no forfeitures to report. The report summarizes the local unit’s activities regarding the forfeiture...

Federal ADA website compliance rules impact state Treasury filings

The state Department of Treasury has shared information on how submissions to the department will be impacted by upcoming federal website accessibility standard requirements. Local units will be required to ensure all public-facing digital content meets...

MTA Capital Conference registration open

Join us on March 17 for MTA’s 2026 Capital Conference—your opportunity to get ahead of what’s coming, understand the laws taking effect, and learn how new state-level proposals could impact your township. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about...

MTA Capital Conference registration open

Join us on March 17 for MTA’s 2026 Capital Conference—your opportunity to get ahead of what’s coming, understand the laws taking effect, and learn how new state-level proposals could impact your township. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about...

Federal ADA website compliance rules impact state Treasury filings

The state Department of Treasury has shared information on how submissions to the department will be impacted by upcoming federal website accessibility standard requirements. Local units will be required to ensure all public-facing digital content meets...

Annual asset forfeiture report deadline

Every township is required to file an annual asset forfeiture report online with the Michigan State Police by Feb. 27, 2026, even if the local unit has no forfeitures to report. The report summarizes the local unit’s activities regarding the forfeiture...

New USPS postmark rule

At the end of 2025, a new rule promulgated by the U.S. Postal Service took effect, seeking to clarify postmark practices. The rule does not alter USPS postmark practices. Rather, it is intended to make clear that the postmark will reflect the date an...

Conference registration is OPEN!

Register today for the township event of the year where education, inspiration and connection abound at MTA’s 2026 Conference & Expo.

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1,240 local units of government that govern more than 96% of Michigan’s land area, in which over 58% of Michigan’s property values are located. Townships provide essential services to more than 51% of Michigan’s citizens, and deliver the best value for local services.

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