Join MTA legal counsel Rob Thall on Nov. 18 for the lunchtime webinar “Drawing the Lines: Inside the Land Division Act”
Registration includes access to the recording, too — click here for info
Legislature returns for lame-duck session, elects new leaders
The state Legislature returned to session this week following Tuesday’s general election, in which voters decided races for governor, attorney general, secretary of state, all
Two weeks remaining for member input on MTA’s legislative policy platform
MTA-member township officials are encouraged to review and provide feedback on the MTA legislative policy platform. Reviewed, updated and approved annually, the platform guides the
Next Fiscally Ready Communities webinar coming Nov. 12
Register today for the state Department of Treasury’s next Fiscally Ready Communities webinar, “Communicating Fiscal Risk and Prudent Decision-making,” on Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. Local governments often
Read the November issue of Township Focus!
Building tomorrow’s township leaders starts today. Get practical tips, community insights & more in this month’s Township Focus.
STC approves property tax, board of review guidance
The State Tax Commission (STC) issued the following four bulletins along with a Board of Review Questions and Answers this week: Bulletin 11 of 2026:
Nominate a township official who inspires you!
Nominations are now being accepted for the “Spirit of MTA” award, recognizing township leaders who defend & advance the best interests of their township &
Clerks must keep Nov. 3 election electronic pollbook, court orders
Clerks must temporarily maintain the electronic pollbook created in the Nov. 3 election, following a recent ruling issued by the Court of Claims. The court
Help shape Michigan’s infrastructure future—your insight matters
Infrastructure is something most people only notice when it fails, and the Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC) is working to change that by developing a public-facing