MSU ExtensionCivic Engagement

Through its public policy education and leadership trainings, MSU Extension informs residents about public policy issues and processes, develop leadership capacity in communities and strengthen community capacity to solve complex problems.

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Civic discussions with youth: Graduation requirements

Published on May 31, 2019

Who should decide what classes high school students need to take?

Civic discussions with youth: The gas tax

Published on May 30, 2019

What is a reasonable amount to pay for roads? Who should pay it?

What good is a lobbyist?

Published on February 15, 2019

Many people here the word “lobbyist” and think of dirty deals being made in the halls of Lansing or Washington, D.C. Is that true? Has a lobbyist ever done anything good for you?

County government as conveners

Published on February 8, 2019

Local government strategies for collaboration.

MSU Extension Program to Focus on Cultivating Local Farm Economies

Published on February 1, 2019

Preserving farmland requires flexibility, innovation in local government planning and zoning to allow for farm income diversification.