News
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Preparing your community for opportunity zones
Published on April 10, 2019
New economic development tool to impact Michigan communities through a federal tax incentive -
Combining real property parcels
Published on April 1, 2019
A process for property owners. -
Local government not benefiting from economic recovery
Published on March 29, 2019
Lack of revenue limits local units to enjoy economic recovery. -
Community food system policy-development resources for local government
Published on February 18, 2019
Local governments have a role to play and resources to use in cultivating a flourishing food system with supportive plans and regulations. -
County government as conveners
Published on February 8, 2019
Local government strategies for collaboration. -
What happens to legislation that never makes it to a final vote?
Published on February 1, 2019
An example of Michigan Open Meetings Act changes that never got a final vote in both the House and Senate, and how to track legislation in Michigan. -
Site plan application tips
Published on January 3, 2019
Creating a site plan can be challenging, this article provides some general suggestions to consider when preparing a site plan review application. -
International Joint Commission: Great Lakes watchdog
Published on January 3, 2019
The International Joint Commission is an independent organization charged with protecting the waters of the Great Lakes for both the United States and Canada. -
Parliamentary procedure: A lifelong skill
Published on December 18, 2018
Youth learning parliamentary procedure now will use it in the future. -
Meeting minutes made easy: Part 2
Published on December 17, 2018
Sample meeting minutes according to Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised