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Governor vetoes long-litigated nine bills from last session

Nine bills passed in the last legislative session and the subject of litigation and delay for 18 months were presented to the governor following a Michigan Supreme Court order, and were subsequently vetoed. The legislation, passed at the end of 2024 and...

Legislature finalizes state budget on July 3

After several weeks of negotiations between legislative leaders and a marathon session on July 2 and 3, the Legislature finalized action on the state’s FY 2026-2027 budget. As MTA shared on July 3, although the Legislature missed the statutory deadline...

Foreclosure avoidance sunset removed

Legislation to eliminate sunset (expiration) dates for certain programs to assist residents avoid foreclosure due to delinquent property taxes received final approval by the Legislature. Senate Bill 423, sponsored by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit),...

Evening Class Explores Hot Topics in Planning & Zoning

Stay ahead of what’s new, changing and challenging in township planning and zoning. Get the latest on renewable energy, data centers, Land Division Act updates, short-term rentals and ordinance enforcement.

Somerset Township supervisor appointed to Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors

Somerset Township (Hillsdale Co.) Supervisor Tim Shaw has been appointed to the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, as director of MTA District 24, which encompasses Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties. Serving Michigan’s 1,240...

Read the July issue of Township Focus!

Discover how communities throughout the state celebrated our nation’s 250th birthday, meet Michigan’s 2026 gubernatorial candidates & so much more!

Read the July issue of Township Focus!

Discover how communities throughout the state celebrated our nation’s 250th birthday, meet Michigan’s 2026 gubernatorial candidates & so much more!

Somerset Township supervisor appointed to Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors

Somerset Township (Hillsdale Co.) Supervisor Tim Shaw has been appointed to the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, as director of MTA District 24, which encompasses Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties. Serving Michigan’s 1,240...

Evening Class Explores Hot Topics in Planning & Zoning

Stay ahead of what’s new, changing and challenging in township planning and zoning. Get the latest on renewable energy, data centers, Land Division Act updates, short-term rentals and ordinance enforcement.

Foreclosure avoidance sunset removed

Legislation to eliminate sunset (expiration) dates for certain programs to assist residents avoid foreclosure due to delinquent property taxes received final approval by the Legislature. Senate Bill 423, sponsored by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit),...

Legislature finalizes state budget on July 3

After several weeks of negotiations between legislative leaders and a marathon session on July 2 and 3, the Legislature finalized action on the state’s FY 2026-2027 budget. As MTA shared on July 3, although the Legislature missed the statutory deadline...

Governor vetoes long-litigated nine bills from last session

Nine bills passed in the last legislative session and the subject of litigation and delay for 18 months were presented to the governor following a Michigan Supreme Court order, and were subsequently vetoed. The legislation, passed at the end of 2024 and...

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