
Cybersecurity best practices and assessment opportunities for water utilities
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has announced a partnership with state and federal cybersecurity agencies and the U.S. Environmental Protection

Read the August issue of Township Focus!
Explore this month’s cover story about the often-unrecognized impact of township leadership, a “Legal Review” breaking down recent rulings from the U.S. Supreme court &

New laws affecting local government
Several additional bills recently passed by the Legislature—and previously reported in Township Insights—impacting local government were signed by the governor: Public Acts 68 & 69—Protect

Rolling applications, upcoming webinar for Renewables Ready grant program
A local government hosting or permitting any portion of an eligible large-scale renewable energy project may apply for the Renewables Ready Communities Award (RRCA) grant program. The

Member input sought for MTA’s 2027 legislative issues
Township officials can review and provide input on the MTA legislative policy platform. The legislative policy objectives—reviewed, updated and approved annually—guide the Association’s government relations

Fire equipment/gear grant applications re-opened
The Fire Equipment Grant Program, established as a one-time appropriation in the state;s FY 2025-2026 budget to provide funding to local units of government for

New laws affecting local government
Several bills recently passed by the Legislature—and previously reported in Township Insights—impacting local government were signed by the governor: Public Act 21—Appropriations for FY 2026-27

Slotkin to host deep dive into the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Now that the federal 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has become law, the Office of U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is hosting a virtual discussion on the

Member input sought for MTA’s 2027 legislative issues
Township officials can review and provide input on the MTA legislative policy platform. The legislative policy objectives—reviewed, updated and approved annually—guide the Association’s government relations