Michigan Townships Association

Insights

December 16, 2024 Township Insights

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New laws affecting local government Legislation would establish GEMT in Michigan Minimum staffing measure approved by the Senate And more!  

December 6, 2024 Township Insights

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Local governments urge enactment of Revenue Sharing Trust Fun MTA to file amicus brief in PA 233 lawsuit Zoning bills impact local authority And more!  

November 27, 2024 Township Insights

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REMINDER—MTA asks for letters of support by Dec. 2 NEEDED: Member engagement to oppose local preemption bills Grants available for financially distressed townships And more!  

November 22, 2024 Township Insights

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MTA asks members to support Revenue Sharing Trust Fund legislation by Dec. 2 Member engagement needed to oppose local preemption bills Firearm ban in and around polling places sent to governor And more!  

November 15, 2024 Township Insights

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More local preemption bills introduced on mining operation Litigation filed seeking injunction on MPSC PA 233 implementation order MTA offers essential training for newly elected township officials And more!  

November 8, 2024 Township Insights

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Township residents approve majority of local proposals Bill would allow appointed members who are disabled to participate remotely Bills changing youth employment standards head to the House And more!  

November 1, 2024 Township Insights

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Now available: MTA sample workable ordinances , updated sample PA 233 documents Final EPA Lead & Copper Rule changes released Bill increases standards for water supply to mobile home parks And more!

October 25, 2024 Township Insights

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Master plans will be required to include housing provisions  Measure provides locals flexibility in administering opioid antagonists STC holds December BOR Trainings And more!

October 18, 2024 Township Insights

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What you need to know—PA 233 MTA Q&A webinar recording available soon Townships asked to complete MPSC franchise survey Bills would change youth employment standards And more!

October 11, 2024 Township Insights

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MPSC releases final order on large-scale renewable energy facilities under PA 233 New laws affecting local government EPA brownfield grant deadline And more!