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TownshipMichigan FocusFEBRUARY 2019 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN TOWNSHIPS ASSOCIATION Assessing reforms to require better accountability, more resources Legislature, governor 2018 public acts Remembering show ‘lame duck’ impacting George H.W. Bush’s restraint townships time in Grosse Ile page 3 page 14 Township page 34 You Serve Others. We Serve You. Since 1966, Burnham & Flower Insurance Group has been specializing in the unique coverage needs of Michigan’s townships. We’ve learned what is important to public officials like yourself and have made it our ongoing commitment to provide you with unparalleled service and expertise. Burnham & Flower is your single source for Property & Liability, Group Health Benefits, and Group & Individual Retirement Planning. In addition to comprehensive coverages we provide risk management services, onsite reviews, online enrollment, 24/7 access to each employee’s benefits information, and Burnham&Flower much more. 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