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Michigan hop crop report week of August 10, 2023
Published on August 11, 2023
Cone development is a critical stage for disease control. -
Supreme Court ruling on sign regulation has major implications for all local governments
Published on August 3, 2023
The decision means many, if not all, sign regulations in Michigan will need to be reviewed and likely changed if the municipality wants to reduce legal risks. -
A zoning moratorium should only be done with caution
Published on August 3, 2023
A local government might adopt a moratorium to prevent development until rules are established. This is not without legal risk. Do so with caution and make sure the municipal attorney is directly involved. -
Qualifications-based selection, not bidding, is best to contract with professional services
Published on August 3, 2023
Many believe governments should bid for jobs over a certain dollar amount. But bids are not always the best selection system. When hiring professional services Qualifications-Based Selection is the better system to use. -
Local government strategies to protect groundwater
Published on August 3, 2023
Groundwater can, and in some places has already, become contaminated. Local government is best-suited to prevent contamination from occurring with straightforward planning and zoning tools at their disposal. -
Awareness of equitable climate resiliency in underserved communities
Published on July 28, 2023
As the need for climate resiliency continues to increase there is a need to acknowledge the disparities and inequities that underserved communities face. -
Michigan hop crop report week of July 27, 2023
Published on July 28, 2023
Cone development is a critical stage for disease control. -
Michigan hop crop report week of July 13, 2023
Published on July 13, 2023
Cone development is a critical stage for disease control. -
Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”
Published on July 13, 2023
Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen. -
Michigan hop crop report week of June 29, 2023
Published on June 30, 2023
Much needed rain has brought drought relief to Michigan hopyards over the past week.