More Resilient Michigan Event Materials

Federal Reconciliation and the State of Michigan

Published on October 30, 2025
As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares information on the federal reconciliation process for the 2026 budget and the state of Michigan.
Statewide and Lansing Area Economic Forecast: 2026

Published on October 30, 2025
As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares a statewide and Lansing-area economic forecast for 2026.
Artificial Intelligence and Infrastructure Management

Published on October 30, 2025
As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares key information related to artificial intelligence in public infrastructure management.
Inflation Perceptions in Michigan

Published on October 30, 2025
As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares information on inflation perceptions in Michigan.
Net Flow of Federal Funds to States and Counties

Published on October 30, 2025
As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation explores the net flow of federal funds to states and counties.
Building Trust in Local Institutions: Lessons from County Canvassing Boards

Published on October 30, 2025
As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares insight from a survey of Michigan county canvassers to better understand local oversight.
Water System Finance in Michigan Municipalities

Published on October 30, 2025
As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares key information related to public water system finance in Michigan.
Housing Shortages and Short-Term Rentals

Published on October 30, 2025
As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares key information related to housing and short-term rentals in Michigan.
State Banks and Public Infrastructure Investment

Published on October 30, 2025
As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares insight on state-level banking and public sector finance options.

Municipal Fiscal Distress – Financial Condition Analysis, Early Warning Systems, Municipal Bankruptcy

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Revenue – State Revenue Sharing, Proposal A & Headlee, Michigan State Budget

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Service Solvency - Legacy Costs, Infrastructure, Public Safety

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Local Government Policy

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The Short-Term Rental Economy in Michigan: Implications, Policy Options & Potential Solutions

Published on July 30, 2025
Implications, policy options, and potential solutions for the short-term rental economy in Michigan.
County Government at Work

Published on July 2, 2025
County Government at Work provides a basic overview of the roles and responsibilities of the departments, agencies, and commissions that carry out the health, safety, and welfare functions of county governments.
The Case for a State Bank of Michigan CLGFP Report 2025-01

Published on April 26, 2025
This document presents to State legislators and senior State civil servants in Michigan the case for setting up a State Bank of Michigan (“SBM”).
Investigating the Condition and Investment Needs of Michigan's Drinking Water Infrastructure: Policy and Financing Ramifications

Published on December 5, 2024
This project compiles water infrastructure finance data for Flint and 249 other cities across Michigan.
Summary Report for the Lansing Charter Commission: Literature Review on the Forms and Efficiency of Municipal Government

Published on October 18, 2024
This report provides a summary of research on municipal forms of government to assist the Lansing City Charter Review Commission in crafting the new charter.
Michigan County Government Survey: Services Provided to Local Government Summary Report

Published on March 15, 2024
This resource is a collaboration between the Michigan Association of Counties and MSU Extension's Center for Local Government, Finance and Policy.
Relief at the Right Time: How Michigan's Local Governments are Spending their State and Local Fiscal Relief Funds

Published on August 7, 2023
As of March 31, 2023, approximately $1.9 billion, or about 42 percent, has been obligated out of the $4.4 billion dispersed among over 1,700 local Michigan units from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Local Fiscal Recover Funds (SLFRF).
Considering the impact of Remote Work on Income Tax Refunds: Michigan Municipal Governments

Published on March 17, 2023
The proportion of Americans engaged in remote work grew by unprecedented amounts over the course of the pandemic, with several implications for local governments in Michigan stemming from this change.
Challenges facing Michigan Local Governments

Published on March 15, 2023
The current stability of local government should be seen as opportunity to fix the system and prevent future problems.
A Standing Counter-Cyclical Fiscal Policy Mechanism for State and Local Aid

Published on August 22, 2022
The GRS and the SLFRF are examples of counter-cyclical fiscal policy for state and local aid under different economic and political contexts. Targeted use could assist local governments experiencing socio-economic distress (high unemployment and poverty).