
June brings MTA’s newest double feature
Join us this June for one—or both—of these timely township sessions, coming to four locations across the state: Earned Sick Time Act & Your Township

House passes bills to repeal solar/wind siting law
Bills to repeal Public Act 233 of 2023 and return siting of utility-scale renewable energy facilities to local units of government passed the House on

U.S. Treasury to hold two webinars before April 30 ARPA reporting deadline
U.S. Treasury is holding two webinars—one on April 29, and one on April 30—to aid officials in filing the annual American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Robert R. Robinson Applications are due by May 31!
Supporting tomorrow’s local leaders The Robert R. Robinson Scholarship, awarded annually by the Michigan Townships Association, seeks to offer financial assistance to students aspiring to

Maple Valley clerk to make history completing township educational programs
Andi Knapp earns township governance credential, will be first Michigan township official to complete township foundations learning series Andi Knapp, Maple Valley Township (Montcalm Co.)

Atlas Township trustee earns credential in township governance
Tracy Butcher, Atlas Township (Genesee Co.) trustee, has taken the next step to further enhance the effectiveness of her township by completing the Michigan Townships

Burt Township supervisor elected president of Michigan Townships Association
Burt Township (Cheboygan Co.) Supervisor Harold Koviak has been elected president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). Serving more than 99% of Michigan’s 1,240 townships—which

Masters receives ‘Spirit of MTA’ award for local leadership, dedication to community
Ed Masters, Spaulding Township (Saginaw Co.) supervisor, has been honored by the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) with a “Spirit of MTA” award. The award was

Barnett receives ‘Spirit of MTA’ award for local leadership, dedication to community
Chris Barnett, Orion Charter Township (Oakland Co.) supervisor, has been honored by the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) with a “Spirit of MTA” award. The award