MTA press release on House-passage of renewable energy siting bills
House-passed renewable energy siting bills do not protect local control Battle on behalf of true local voices over siting and permitting process shifts to state Senate. A coalition of organizations representing local governments, land use planning and the agriculture community continues to oppose the fast-moving legislative efforts overhauling siting and permitting for utility-scale renewable energy […]
Now You Know: Elections Update—Now available on demand!
Were you unable to make our most recent Now You Know webinar episode, Elections Update, with MTA Member Information Services Liaisons Cindy Dodge & Judy Bigney? Don’t worry—it’s available on demand where can watch a recorded version at your own convenience!
We will continue to fight for local voices and local authority over renewable energy siting
The following statement is in response to committee passage of House Bills 5120-5123, which preempt local authority over utility-scale renewable energy facilities in Michigan communities. Please attribute the quote to MTA Executive Director Neil Sheridan. Many of the individuals, including township elected officials, planning commissioners and residents, who testified against House Bills 5120-5123 before the […]
October 16 2023 NATaT Weekly Legislative Report
Jordan to face a challenger in floor vote Tuesday Austin Scott running for Speaker against Jordan Scalise drops out of race for speaker of the House, leaving Congress in limbo
October 13, 2023 – Township Insights
MTA testifies in opposition to renewable energy facility siting bills; Senate introduces identical preemption bills Bill would exempt video streaming services from local franchise fees Commitment to local reimbursement funding for lost PPT revenue passed and more!
October 10 2023 NATaT Weekly Legislative Report
Kevin McCarthy ousted as House Speaker in historic vote What to know about the House Speaker race Concerns rise as aid to help low-income families afford broadband nears end
Give Thanks! 50% off MTA Webcasts through November
November is all about giving thanks & we’re saying thank you to our member townships by offering a 50% discount on nearly all MTA webcasts until November 30! Browse our virtual library & be sure to use the discount code THANKS during checkout.
October 6, 2023 – Township Insights
Renewable energy preemption bills expected next week; township officials urged to contact their state legislators NOW Bill would allow 2% hotel-motel tax for local units Those who illegally dump trash could face higher fines and increased penalties and more!
Feedback requested on using federal funding to expand high-speed internet access
The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) is seeking public comment by Oct. 31 on Volume 1 of Michigan’s Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal. Public comments will be used to help draft MIHI’s proposal for how Michigan will use the historic $1.559 billion funding allocation from the BEAD Act to expand access to high-speed internet service to […]
Read the November issue of Township Focus!
Our November issue of Township Focus is hitting mailboxes and available online now. Is hiring a township manager the right choice for your township? Dive into this month’s cover story & read additional insights on early voting, lawful expenditures for townships and more!