Proposed increase in statutory revenue sharing approved by Senate subcommittee
Statutory revenue sharing for all townships, cities and villages would increase by 10% under the Senate General Government Subcommittee’s recommendation for FY 2026. Senate Bill 173, sponsored by Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint), would distribute the increased funds through the three-factor formula that was implemented in the current fiscal year. The current-year appropriation provided statutory revenue […]
U.S. Treasury issues notice on unobligated or impermissibly used ARPA funds
The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued an alert to all recipients of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)—also called American Rescue Plan Act or ARPA—awards that it will be vigorously monitoring recipients’ methods of obligating funds by the Dec. 31, 2024, deadline. For non-entitlement unit (NEU) townships (all but Michigan’s eight largest […]
State shares information to help reduce spread of bird flu
Bird flu and you: What you can do to help reduce the spread Michigan has been battling highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), aka bird flu, for over three years. The virus has heavily impacted our backyard and commercial poultry farmers, increased the price of eggs, and, in March of 2024, crossed over into Michigan’s dairy […]
Townships must file ARPA report by April 30
The vast majority of Michigan townships accepted federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, allocated by the U.S. government in 2021, to support response and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Each township that accepted ARPA funds must complete their annual “Project and Expenditure Report” by the April 30 deadline, as a “non-entitlement unit of government” […]
Township leaders convene for MTA’s 2025 Capital Conference
Delta Charter Township, Mich.—Nearly 200 township officials from across the state convened in Lansing on March 4 for the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) 2025 Capital Conference to gather insights and information on key township issues at the forefront in Lansing, including the critical need for preservation of local control, and adequate funding and investments in […]
Sen. John Cherry named MTA ‘Legislator of the Year’
Lawmaker honored for his efforts to ensure all Michigan municipalities receive statutory revenue sharing The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) recognized Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint) for his support of township government by presenting him with the MTA “Legislator of the Year” award. Sen. Cherry received the prestigious award, which honors lawmakers who are instrumental in legislation supporting township government and […]
Read the March/April issue of Township Focus!
Read this month’s cover story, “Unwavering confidence: The foundation of leadership” for a sneak peek at our 2025 Annual Conference with Keynoter Juan Bendaña. Plus, view insights from the Michigan Public Policy Survey. All that, and more!
Read the February issue of Township Focus!
Read this month’s cover story “Lawful township expenditures” & don’t miss our feature “Starting a conversation: Human library brings local stories to life” & more!
Reminder: All township board of review members must meet state training mandate
Under Public Act 660 of 2018, all board of review members (including alternates)—regardless if they are brand new or have served for years—must receive State Tax Commission-approved training every two years. The PA 660-required session of MTA’s Board of Review Training, being held in February across the state and online, qualifies for this requirement. Registration […]
Read the January issue of Township Focus!
Read this month’s two cover stories—”Inside Township Government” & “Tips to be effective at township board meetings.” Plus, find details on our 2025 Annual Conference & Expo!