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MPSC seeks township response on video services survey
Municipalities in the state recently received a letter from the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) seeking participation in an electronic survey on video services local

Reminder: Nonpartisan analysis of November statewide ballot proposals
As shared previously, two statewide ballot proposals will be before Michigan voters on the upcoming Nov. 3 ballot. Proposal 2026-1 asks whether to convene a

Rural Development Fund letter of intent due Nov. 2
The Michigan Office of Rural Prosperity has $4 million in grant funding available for projects dedicated to infrastructure, workforce and economic development in rural communities.

Help your township prepare for the 2030 Census
Township officials play a vital role in ensuring their communities are accurately counted in the 2030 Census. In May 2027, the U.S. Census Bureau will

Dam safety webinar for local leaders
Michigan has over 2,600 dams across all 83 counties owned by public and private entities, including townships. Many dams have retired from their original function

MiUI implementation rapidly approaching—Are you ready?
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is transitioning to a new unemployment tax and benefits system called MiUI, which will fully replace MiWAM on Nov.

New MTA Fact sheet answers the question, ‘May a Township clerk Also Serve as an Election Inspector?’
As the Michigan Election Law—and the nature of elections and election security—have changed in recent years, so too have the duties of the township clerk.

Master the fundamentals of township finances, assessing & taxation at MTA’s Winter Academy
Coming to Bay Point Inn, Shelbyville this Dec. 8 & 9.