MTA Board votes to support initiative efforts to return local zoning authority for large renewable energy facilities
MTA’s Board of Directors recently voted to support the efforts of an initiative petition that would return local control over utility-scale renewable energy facilities to Michigan’s communities. The initiative, led by the group Citizens for Local Choice, seeks to repeal Public Act 233 of 2023—which was strongly opposed by MTA and its members as it […]
State budget process moving with executive budget recommendation
Gov. Whitmer’s proposed 2024-25 fiscal year budget was presented in early February, kicking off the budget process for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposed $80.7 billion recommendation is a 1.2% decrease over the current fiscal year’s budget and provides several one-time funding proposals for one-time purposes. Highlights of the budget proposal impacting townships include: $1.1 […]
Read the February issue of Township Focus!
Read February’s cover story, “Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future,” & explore policies & investments that can help keep people in Michigan!
Look What We Have Ahead in MTA Ed(ucation)!
There’s A LOT of great MTA education to look forward to in the upcoming months! From Board of Review Training to our Now You Know live webinars, our 2024 Annual Conference & Expo plus spring classes on elections and zoning, there’s bound to be something geared for your township!
2023 public acts impacting townships
For a complete list of 2023 public acts related to local government, click here!
Shared clerk compensation resolution does not comply with township legal requirements
We are aware that another association has sent out a statement and sample resolution that they are proposing be used by municipalities to address compensation for the new and expanded election responsibilities resulting from Proposal 2 of 2022 and follow-up legislation adopted for its implementation. While we share the concerns for adequate compensation for all […]
Renewable energy facility siting bills signed
Renewable siting bills signed that strip away true local input on how communities grow and change The large-scale renewable energy facility siting bills—now Public Acts 233 and 234 of 2023—have been signed into law and will take effect on Nov. 29, 2024. “These bills represent a continued attack on the ability for Michigan’s residents and […]
Renewable energy siting legislation passes, awaits governor’s signature
Renewable energy facility siting legislation that was strongly opposed by MTA passed the Legislature on party line votes on Nov. 8, and awaits the governor’s signature. House Bills 5120 and 5121 will be effective one year after they are signed by Gov. Whitmer.
Presidential primary set for Feb. 27 following Nov. 14 Legislature adjournment
Michigan’s presidential primary is set for Feb. 27, with the state Legislature officially adjourning for the 2023 session year on Tuesday, Nov. 14. This date, called “sine die,” is the day that starts the clock for legislation without immediate effect—meaning any legislation passed and signed into law that was not given immediate effect by both […]
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 […]