
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

MTA-member townships! Watch our Data Center Zoning Ordinance webinar for FREE!
MTA-member townships can now watch a recording of our recent webinar, Data Center Zoning Ordinance: The Next Step. Register now to receive access to this

Make your voice heard in MSHDA’s Statewide Housing survey
Township officials are invited to participate in a Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) survey to inform Michigan’s next five‑year Statewide Housing Plan. You can

Congress passes Continuing Resolution averting shutdown
A federal government shutdown at the end of September was averted earlier this week when the U.S. House approved the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act,