Michigan Townships Association

Michigan Townships Association

New website dedicated to State Revolving Fund info

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has launched an online hub for information on the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, Strategic Water Quality Initiatives Fund and other available water infrastructure...

2025 Capital Conference registration is now open!

Join us for MTA’s 2025 Capital Conference, where you will learn about new laws taking effect, new legislation taking shape at the state level & the budget proposal for FY 2025-2026. Click here to learn more!

Reminder: All township board of review members must meet state training mandate

Under Public Act 660 of 2018, all board of review members (including alternates)—regardless if they are brand new or have served for years—must receive State Tax Commission-approved training every two years. The PA 660-required session of MTA’s Board...

2025 Conference Registration is OPEN!

Celebrate Michigan’s Unique & United townships this spring! Join us for the 2025 MTA Conference at the Amway Grand Plaza & DeVos Place in Grand Rapids from March 31-April 3 for an event you won’t want to miss.

New laws affecting local government

Three bills passed by the Legislature in December—and previously reported in Township Insights—that impact local government were signed by the governor this week. The new laws take effect April 2, 2025: Public Act 196 of 2024 modifies work permit issuance...

Bills move to amend earned sick time, minimum wage laws

With changes to the Earned Sick Time Act and the minimum wage hike slated to take effect on Feb. 21, 2025, the House Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses reported two bills to amend the new laws. House Bills 4001 and...

Bills move to amend earned sick time, minimum wage laws

With changes to the Earned Sick Time Act and the minimum wage hike slated to take effect on Feb. 21, 2025, the House Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses reported two bills to amend the new laws. House Bills 4001 and...

New laws affecting local government

Three bills passed by the Legislature in December—and previously reported in Township Insights—that impact local government were signed by the governor this week. The new laws take effect April 2, 2025: Public Act 196 of 2024 modifies work permit issuance...

2025 Conference Registration is OPEN!

Celebrate Michigan’s Unique & United townships this spring! Join us for the 2025 MTA Conference at the Amway Grand Plaza & DeVos Place in Grand Rapids from March 31-April 3 for an event you won’t want to miss.

Reminder: All township board of review members must meet state training mandate

Under Public Act 660 of 2018, all board of review members (including alternates)—regardless if they are brand new or have served for years—must receive State Tax Commission-approved training every two years. The PA 660-required session of MTA’s Board...

2025 Capital Conference registration is now open!

Join us for MTA’s 2025 Capital Conference, where you will learn about new laws taking effect, new legislation taking shape at the state level & the budget proposal for FY 2025-2026. Click here to learn more!

New website dedicated to State Revolving Fund info

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has launched an online hub for information on the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, Strategic Water Quality Initiatives Fund and other available water infrastructure...

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