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  Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses, Eighth Edition

  Published on March 21, 2023
  The eighth edition of this directory provides an overview of various financing sources available to food-related businesses in Michigan and across the United States.

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  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.

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  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.

• ZBA Online Certificate Course: Self-Registration Instructions

  Published on January 30, 2023
  The ZBA Online Certificate Course is a self-paced online training designed for members of the local government Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), local government staff who work alongside the ZBA, and local government managers and attorneys.

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  First Impressions Tourism Summary Report - City of Hart, October 2022

  Published on October 24, 2022
  This report is a general summary of raw data generated from visitor assessment surveys, photos, and discussions. Information presented in this report reflects the exclusive perspectives of five visitors to the City of Hart and surrounding region.

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  Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-2: Promote the Vote 2022

  Published on October 11, 2022
  This bulletin offers Michigan voters a brief analysis of statewide ballot proposal 22-2, which would amend the Michigan Constitution to expand voting rights protections.

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  Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-3: Reproductive Freedom for All

  Published on September 23, 2022
  This bulletin offers Michigan voters a brief analysis of Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-3, a proposed constitutional amendment to protect reproductive rights, including the right to abortion care.

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  Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-1: Financial Disclosure Reports & Legislative Term Limits

  Published on September 23, 2022
  This bulletin offers Michigan voters a brief analysis of Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-1, which would amend the Michigan Constitution.

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  First Impressions Tourism Summary Report - City of Allegan, September 2022

  Published on September 19, 2022
  This report is a general summary of raw data generated from visitor assessment surveys, photos, and discussions. Information presented in this report reflects the exclusive perspectives of five visitors to the City of Allegan and surrounding region.

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  Journal of Extension Article: Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference

  Published on September 9, 2022
  MSU Extension's annual conference, Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC), has served as a catalyst for entrepreneurial ecosystems across Michigan since 2012.