July 26, 2024 Township Insights
New laws affecting local government Ballot initiative to return local control for large-scale renewables suspended Elections reminders from BOE Plan, plant and protect public trees with community forestry grants And more!
July 19, 2024 Township Insights
MTA sample CREO now available Democracy MVP program seeks to recruit more poll workers Webinar explores EGLE Organics Infrastructure grant Members can provide input for 2025 MTA legislative policy platform And more!
July 12, 2024 Township Insights
Bipartisan legislation introduced to end unfair ‘dark store’ tax loopholes Bills to allow speed detection systems in school zones Judicial Protection Act would prohibit information release under FOIA Bills would allow child care centers to install temporary locking devices And more!
July 5, 2024 Township Insights
Emergency action allowed for bottomland Bill expands housing options for MSHDA bond program Bill on setting lake levels approved Prevailing wage soon to be required for renewable energy projects And more!
June 28, 2024 Township Insights
Revenue sharing for ALL townships, key provision of state budget approved Term of office change approved by House Bills to extend temporary license for EMS candidates head to governor Penalties for failure to file assessment notification And more!
June 21, 2024 Township Insights
MPSC releases proposed draft guidance for large-scale renewable utility siting Employers may soon be required to post veterans’ benefits and services Bill to permit use of golf carts on additional streets approved by Senate Bills modifying drain code pass the House And more!
June 14, 2024 Township Insights
Senate committee approves bills to create state voting rights act Measure permits emergency service authorities to serve partial municipalities Increase in insurance escrow cap Legislation places additional requirements for mobile home park license And more!
June 7, 2024 Township Insights
Legislation would codify locals’ ability to establish stormwater utilities Bill muzzling loud mufflers passes committee Bill to modify downtown district definition approved by Senate STC Board of Review Training in July And more!
May 31, 2024 Township Insights
Townships asked to review millage rate for PPT reimbursement Housing and economic development highlight Mackinac Policy Conference Petition initiative to restore local control for large-scale renewables continues to seek signatures Townships target of phishing emails And more!
May 24, 2024 Township Insights
Bill to require master plans to include housing House approves final four bills in asbestos abatement requirement changes Bills to allow speed detection systems in school zones 2024 STC Updates courses offered And more!