Local Government Leaders Urge Timely Budget Agreement
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Term of office bills receive final passage
All elected township officials will soon have their term of office begin no earlier than Dec. 1 following the November general election. Senate Bill 240,
House approves bill to exempt video streaming services from local franchise fees
A measure to exempt certain companies from paying local franchise fees for video streaming services was passed by the House. Opposed by MTA, House Bill
First responder interference bills approved by House
Legislation creating new criminal penalties for interfering with first responders after being issued a verbal warning was approved by the House this week. House Bills
1,000+ township officials. Four powerful days.
Ideas were shared, connections were made & momentum was built for the work ahead! MTA 2026 was all about showcasing the strength of local government
Read the June issue of Township Focus!
Check out this month’s expanded issue! Featuring a profile on 2026 MTA President Kevin Beeson & an excerpt from MTA 2026 Keynoter Greg Bennick. Plus,
Lisa Radtke receives ‘Spirit of MTA’ award for local leadership, dedication to community
Lisa Radtke, Fife Lake Township (Grand Traverse Co.) supervisor, has been honored by the Michigan Townships Association with a “Spirit of MTA” award. The award
Hayes Township leaders earn credential in township governance
Two Hayes Township (Clare Co.) leaders have taken the next step to further enhance the effectiveness of their township by completing the Michigan Townships Association’s
Pokagon Township treasurer receives inaugural ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award from Michigan Townships Association
Kevin Young, Pokagon Township (Cass Co.) treasurer, was honored for his years of service to his peers at the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Annual Conference