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Release of MTA model renewable energy ordinance paused as MPSC issues draft guidance
With the enactment of Public Act 233 of 2023—the new law that shifted siting authority over large-scale renewable energy facilities to the state, MTA has been working with our legal counsel to prepare a sample compatible renewable energy ordinance (CREO)...
Revised Uniform Budget Manual released
A revised Uniform Budget Manual for Local Units of Government was released this week by the state Department of Treasury. This important manual is a key resource for township leaders and staff, as well as auditors and accountants, in applying legal requirements...
MSHDA launches MI Neighborhood statewide housing grant opportunity
Local units of government can access funding for housing through the MI Neighborhood application launched by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The application consolidates nine targeted programs and funding in response to regional...
ARPA Project and Expenditure Report due April 30
All non-entitlement units of government (NEUs—all but eight of Michigan’s largest townships) that accepted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds must complete their annual “Project and Expenditure Report” by April 30. Every NEU must complete the report,...
Read the April/May issue of Township Focus!
Check out our April/May issue of Township Focus now! Read this month’s cover story, “Who can do what? ‘Lightening the load’ for your clerk,” a sneak peek at our 2024 Annual Conference with Keynoter Paul Epstein & MTA’s...
BEAD Challenge extended to April 30; identify and confirm high-speed internet service in your township
Townships have additional time to identify and confirm the high-speed internet service within their community. The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) has extended the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Challenge process until April...
See you in Grand Traverse for MTA's 2024 Annual Conference & Expo!
Will you join nearly 1,000 township leaders for education, networking and inspiration at MTA’s 2024 Annual Conference & Expo? On-site registration is available for the township event of the year, coming to the Grand Traverse Resort April 22-25!
See you in Grand Traverse for MTA's 2024 Annual Conference & Expo!
Will you join nearly 1,000 township leaders for education, networking and inspiration at MTA’s 2024 Annual Conference & Expo? On-site registration is available for the township event of the year, coming to the Grand Traverse Resort April 22-25!
BEAD Challenge extended to April 30; identify and confirm high-speed internet service in your township
Townships have additional time to identify and confirm the high-speed internet service within their community. The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) has extended the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Challenge process until April...
Read the April/May issue of Township Focus!
Check out our April/May issue of Township Focus now! Read this month’s cover story, “Who can do what? ‘Lightening the load’ for your clerk,” a sneak peek at our 2024 Annual Conference with Keynoter Paul Epstein & MTA’s...
ARPA Project and Expenditure Report due April 30
All non-entitlement units of government (NEUs—all but eight of Michigan’s largest townships) that accepted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds must complete their annual “Project and Expenditure Report” by April 30. Every NEU must complete the report,...
MSHDA launches MI Neighborhood statewide housing grant opportunity
Local units of government can access funding for housing through the MI Neighborhood application launched by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The application consolidates nine targeted programs and funding in response to regional...
Revised Uniform Budget Manual released
A revised Uniform Budget Manual for Local Units of Government was released this week by the state Department of Treasury. This important manual is a key resource for township leaders and staff, as well as auditors and accountants, in applying legal requirements...
Release of MTA model renewable energy ordinance paused as MPSC issues draft guidance
With the enactment of Public Act 233 of 2023—the new law that shifted siting authority over large-scale renewable energy facilities to the state, MTA has been working with our legal counsel to prepare a sample compatible renewable energy ordinance (CREO)...
