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 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!
September 29, 2023 – Township Insights
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!
September 22, 2023 – Township Insights
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!
September 15, 2023 Township Insights
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!
September 9, 2023 Township Insights
Bill to allow assessment of property in alternate location on tax day moves. Senate-passed bill allows clerks to use online election inspector applications. Share locally funded broadband projects / plans, digital inclusion work. and more!
September 1, 2023 Township Insights
Don’t silence local voices to achieve renewable energy goals. BOE early voting focus group, tool MSHDA announces funding opportunities for communities. and more!
August 25, 2023 Township Insights
Aug. 31 deadline for Rural Readiness Grant letters of intent. Urban and Community Forestry grants available. Updates on early voting grants, address confidentiality. and more!
August 18, 2023 Township Insights
Reminder on property tax exemption application, report deadlines. Apply for disaster preparedness grants by Sept. 5. Submit hazard mitigation program ‘notice of intent’ by Sept. 24. and more!
August 11, 2023 Township Insights
Voters overwhelmingly approve township proposals. New interim rule expands eligible uses for ARPA funds. Reminders on marijuana event organizer & temporary marijuana event license requirements. and more!