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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Spartyville PUBLIC MEEING NOTICE (PDF)

Published on April 13, 2020
Example pubic notice for an online local government meeting.
Flint Community Schools: Fiscal and Service Solvency: MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy White Paper

Published on February 3, 2020
This white paper proposes that the ability of Flint Public Schools to meet adequacy standards is severely constrained and it seems unlikely this will change under the current policy structure.
A closer look at legacy costs and local actions in Michigan in the wake of PA 202

Published on January 1, 2020
Legacy costs have imposed challenges on local governments in Michigan. The lack of funding for retirement benefits, including pension and other postemployment benefits (OPEB) such as healthcare, affects the wellbeing of public employees.
Guide to Michigan County Government 5th Edition

Published on August 1, 2019
Revised and updated by public policy experts with Michigan State University Extension
Local Governments in Michigan: Current Trends and Future Challenges

Published on December 20, 2018
The purpose of this brief is to provide a tour of the current financial and service landscape of local governments in Michigan and discuss state policies impacting local finance.
Workforce and Labor Market Information Briefing for the New Governor

Published on November 6, 2018
This white paper, part of the Michigan at a Crossroads policy guide, puts Michigan's labor market in context, comparing current conditions to recent laws and pre-recessionary peaks.
Michigan's Post-Recession Spending

Published on September 1, 2018
Over the past eight years, the state’s economy has seen significant improvements. Even with these increases, there remain significant concerns regarding funding for key public policy priorities in the state.
A new approach to evaluating the fiscal health of Michigan local governments: Comparing fiscal performance relative to available resources

Published on June 1, 2018
The purpose of this report is to develop a scoring system for Michigan local governments that accurately reflects their fiscal condition.
Michigan's Local Financial Emergency Manager Law: Considering the Alternatives

Published on May 30, 2018
MSU Extension gathered stakeholder feedback on the feasibility of possible alternatives to PA 436 of 2012 to determine which alternatives have the most support within the group.
Michigan Cities and Michigan Cannot Thrive Without Major Changes in Our System of Financing Local Governments

Published on May 25, 2018
Local government finances are primarily driven by property value growth and state revenue payments. Cities with TV per capita below $20,000 are likely to experience financial problems, particularly in a recession.