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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...
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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.
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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 efforts and reflect emerging issues and goals....
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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 program is designed for municipalities involved in large-scale renewable...
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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 the elderly from exploitation by appointed guardians by requiring...
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Michigan Townships

1,240 local units of government that govern more than 96% of Michigan’s land area, in which over 58% of Michigan’s property values are located. Townships provide essential services to more than 51% of Michigan’s citizens, and deliver the best value for local services.

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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:...

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...