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September 29, 2023 – Township Insights

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Funding mechanism to reimburse locals for lost PPT revenue passes Senate. Changes to disabled veterans property tax exemption soon to head to governor Contact your state legislators TODAY on renewable energy local authority attack  and more!

October 2, 2023 NATaT Weekly Legislative Report

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Gaetz vows to move to boot McCarthy Dianne Feinstein, senator from California, dies at age 90 California Gov. Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein’s Senate seat Shutdown averted: States, localities breathe a sigh of relief

Join us on November 8 for our Now You Know Webinar!

This month’s webinar is all about Financial Reporting: From Revenue to Red Flags! Gain a better understanding of your township’s financial reports from revenue in to payables out including which reports should be presented to the board when. We’ll help you recognize red flag warnings that indicate you should be monitoring a developing situation or preparing […]

Join us on October 18 for our Now You Know Webinar!

This month’s webinar is all about Election Updates! As communities across the state are gearing up for the next election, MTA’s own Cindy Dodge is poised to ensure township clerks are up to the challenge! You won’t want to miss this review of election changes and how they impact your township. Register today!

Michigan Townships Association awards its Robinson Scholarship to future local leaders

Delta Charter Township, MI – The Michigan Townships Association has awarded three individuals aspiring to careers in public service its 2023 Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarships. The annual award, available to a junior, senior or graduate student in a Michigan college or university, aims to encourage today’s students to seek future public service aspirations. “This […]

September 22, 2023 – Township Insights

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Update on renewable energy siting legislation. Bills would protect election officials from intimidation. Townships could set minimum wage and other benefits under bill. and more!

Address Confidentiality Program is in effect

 The new state Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) provides certain protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or those who fear that disclosure of their physical address will increase the risk of harm. The program, administered by the Michigan Department of Attorney General, is now in effect. Because residential addresses are protected, […]

September 15, 2023 Township Insights

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Scam email targeting local clerks, treasurers. Committee acts on Revenue Sharing Trust Fund bills. Funding mechanism to reimburse locals for lost PPT revenue moves. and more!