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  • Welcome to the Thrive Local Blog

    Published on December 15, 2020
    We will discuss issues relevant to local democracy and government at the intersection of law, finance and politics. Topics we will explore are chosen to assist local officials and residents to make decisions in their best interest and for the common good.

  • Local Government Resources for Novel Coronavirus Response

    Published on August 18, 2020
    We are also asking for feedback from you and your community to help us understand how MSU Extension can provide support and educational resources now and in the future.

  • Potential Revenues for COVID-19

    Published on April 20, 2020
    In order to assist our community members and partners, the Center for Local Government Finance and Policy has compiled brief overviews of COVID-19 response efforts as well as potential implications and impacts for local governments.

  • MI Local Governments Finances and COVID-19

    Published on April 16, 2020
    In order to assist our community members and partners, the Center for Local Government Finance and Policy has compiled brief overviews of COVID-19 response efforts as well as potential implications and impacts for local governments.

  • Small Businesses Assistance

    Published on April 9, 2020
    What the CARES Act Means for Small Businesses

  • Local Government Relief Funds

    Published on April 9, 2020
    In order to assist our community members and partners, the Center for Local Government Finance and Policy has compiled brief overviews of COVID-19 response efforts as well as potential implications and impacts for local governments.

  • What the CARES Act Means for Unemployment

    Published on April 9, 2020
    In order to assist our community members and partners, the Center for Local Government Finance and Policy has compiled brief overviews of COVID-19 response efforts as well as potential implications and impacts for local governments.

  • MSU teams with state’s top universities to provide economic forecasting for city of Detroit

    Published on July 12, 2019
    MSU Extension will work with University of Michigan, Wayne State to provide city of Detroit economic analysis and forecasting.

  • Public safety positions and social security coverage

    Published on May 15, 2018
    The three Social Security coverage statuses of Michigan’s police officers and firefighters.

  • Fire Fighters and Police Officers Retirement Act: What is Act 345 and what does it do?

    Published on May 23, 2017
    The Fire Fighters and Police Officers Retirement Act (Act 345 of 1937) allows for a retirement plan for police officers and firefighters and also authorizes a funding source. What is Act 345, what does it do, and why does it matter?