Learn more about the legislative fix to a problematic issue involving commercial property assessments in MTA's Weekly Legislative Report, which brings you up-to-date on all things township being...

The Michigan Supreme has ruled that municipalities are responsible for any sewage discharge that occurs within their borders—even if it emanates from a private system.   In its 6-1 ruling,...

Workshops coming to Michigan this June can help your township better prepare for applying for the upcoming Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG), offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency....

Applications are now available for a second--and final--round of Economic Vitality Incentive Program (EVIP) grants to help offset costs for townships, cities, villages and counties interested in service...

The May 21 registration deadline for MTA’s first-ever Tout Your Township Day is fast-approaching! Join your fellow townships officials and head to Lansing to let legislators know that townships...

Townships can use the free Promoting Active Communities (PAC) assessment to examine local policies, programs, and environments, and identify ways to promote and support walking and biking to destinations...

The Senate heard the deep concerns of MTA and other local governments and offered dramatic changes to Senate Bills 1065-1072 that will greatly benefit local units of government in the plan to eliminate...

A free webinar from Michigan State University Extension will provide insight to local governments on identifying areas for cost reduction, efficiency improvement and service delivery enhancement across...

Discover the purpose, process and legal requirements of a township master plan, and learn what must be confronted if your master planning efforts are to be successful. Join us in Lansing on June...

July will be here before you know it, and townships have the responsibility for permits for display fireworks. MTA’s new Fireworks Regulation Web page offers member township officials resources...