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06/18/2026

05/15/2026

MHSA has been proud to work closely with The Nature Conservancy in Michigan on this project from the beginning. To help pass three public acts and set a template for future counties in the state to transition private timberlands to community use has been hugely rewarding for our entire team!

On May 14, the Michigan Recreational and Natural Resources Authorities Act was passed. 🌲

This act allows local governments to create authorities with boards made up of residents who oversee forests through local, public decision-making and management in counties with a population of less than 4,000. In Keweenaw County, this act is a major step in the transition of much of the Keweenaw Heartlands into local, public community forest.

Located near the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Keweenaw County, the Keweenaw Heartlands property had been in private, corporate ownership for many decades until The Nature Conservancy purchased it in 2022 with the support of community leaders and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Since then, the 32,500-acre forest has remained open to the public, as TNC has maintained ongoing care of the property, conducted comprehensive inventory surveys for future public management, and worked toward shifting the Heartlands into public ownership forever.

Now that this legislation has passed, county leaders can consider local Articles of Incorporation for a new Keweenaw Heartlands Recreational & Natural Resources Authority. If those Articles are passed, this will make possible the transition of ~21,000 acres of Keweenaw Heartlands to a public community forest. In the future, other communities may be able to follow this blueprint, ensuring the benefits of Michigan's forests are accessible to locals and visitors for generations to come.

Read more about the Keweenaw Heartlands Project: https://www.keweenawcommunityfoundation.org/keweenaw-heartlands

05/05/2026

Congratulations to our client, Easterseals MORC on their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of their new Autism Comprehensive Care Center in Waterford!

05/01/2026

MHSA enjoyed welcoming members of the Michigan Legislature for a tour and discussion with our client, the Michigan Science Center. Dr. Christian Greer and his team have built a wonderful space in Michigan that puts you at the center of Science!

02/25/2026

MHSA is incredibly proud to represent Easterseals MORC and thanks members of the Michigan Legislative Autism Caucus for touring their new Autism Comprehensive Care Center! The tour allowed legislators to see firsthand the important services provided at the center.

Our new Autism Comprehensive Care Center had some special guests yesterday!

Senator Michael Webber, Bryce Webster, Legislative Director for Senator Webber, and Representative Sharon MacDonell stopped by our new Autism Comprehensive Care Center in Waterford, MI to tour and learn about how we are creating a wonderful world of abilities for individuals with autism and their families.

Want to learn more about the Autism Comprehensive Care Center? Visit https://bit.ly/Autism-Comprehensive-Care-Center

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02/24/2026

MHSA was happy to visit PACE Association of Michigan last week to help out around the facility! PACE assists senior community members by providing necessary care, medical treatment and support to achieve the highest quality of life. The Association allows seniors to stay independent for as long as possible, offering an alternative to nursing home placement!

01/27/2026

MHSA is saddened by the passing of Richard Whitmer. We’ve worked with Dick throughout his entire career and share the Governor’s grieving of his passing but acknowledgement of a life well lived!

01/16/2026

MHSA was glad to attend Governor Gretchen Whitmer's keynote address at the Detroit Auto Show yesterday morning. The speech addressed the economic impacts of tariffs on Michigan and stressed the importance of innovation and collaboration. Governor Whitmer also discussed how Michigan can continue to attract businesses and create good-paying jobs throughout 2026.

To watch the full keynote address: https://www.youtube.com/live/jrVgjPoIyJQ?si=zY7KRWknqfkQwg_C&t=594

01/14/2026

Currently ranked #5 of 20, the Michigan Science Center has been nominated as one of the best science museums in the nation in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! Represented by MHSA, Mi-Sci proudly promotes STEM learning with over 220 hands-on activities and exhibits. Votes can be cast until 11:59 pm tonight!

The Michigan Science Center promotes creative and dynamic STEM learning through a series of interactive exhibits. This institution in Detroit's Cultural Center Historic District features live shows, the IMAX Dome Theater, the Toyota Engineering Theater, a planetarium, and an exhibit space with more....

01/13/2026

MHSA congratulates Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud and all those sworn in on Sunday at the City of Dearborn Inauguration Ceremony! We are honored to represent Mayor Hammoud and look forward to working with him on his amazing plans for the City.