Reminder: Term of office begins Dec. 1 for township officials elected in November
The term of office for township officials elected in the Nov. 3 election will begin at noon on Dec. 1 following the official’s election. Public Act 19
Lake level assessment fee change seeks to protect PILT
Currently, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) utilizes funding earmarked for townships and counties to pay lake level assessment fees. Under a bill supported
Bill requiring DNR to grant municipal requests for lakes without public access advances
This week, the Senate Local Government Committee reported Senate Bill 526, sponsored by Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Bloomfield Twp.) and supported by MTA, to expand local
Coastal Management grant applications open, upcoming webinar to overview requirements
The Michigan Coastal Management Program funds projects that protect and restore Michigan’s sensitive coastal resources and biologically diverse ecosystems. A webinar covering eligible projects and
U.S. Treasury shares ARPA tips as program nears end
The U.S. Department of Treasury recently shared updated tips and information for reporting and program closeout as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program comes
Michigan Townships Association joins broad bipartisan coalition urging No on Con-Con
Major organization representing townships is latest to raise alarm bells if Michigan’s Constitution is opened up LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) announced
Senate passes bill to increase public employer health care contributions
The Senate passed a bill that would require public employers to pay an increased amount for employee health care under changes to the Publicly Funded
Reminder: Fire equipment/gear grant applications due by Sept. 30
Townships have until Sept. 30 to apply for funding for the Fire Equipment Grant Program. The program provides funding to local units of government for
Fiscally Ready Communities webinar explores ‘Communicating Fiscal Risk and Prudent Decision-making’
Register today for the state Department of Treasury’s next Fiscally Ready Communities webinar, “Communicating Fiscal Risk and Prudent Decision-making,” on Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. Local governments often face