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Proposal 22-3: Reproductive Freedom for All
Published on October 25, 2022
This webinar 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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May 16
Great Lakes Leadership Academy Local Government Leadership Intensive
May 16, 2024 10:00AM – 4:00PM MML Capitol Office, 208 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
The Great Lakes Leadership Academy and MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy are partnering to offer a 1-day leadership intensive for local government staff and elected or appointed officials.
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May 9
Fiscally Ready Communities: Managing Internal Controls
May 9, 2024 3:00PM – 4:30PM
This training will include a deep dive into internal controls. It will cover what internal controls are, why you need them, how they help your community, how to implement them, and where to start.
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Jun 3
Fiscally Ready Communities: Nuts and Bolts - Fees, Fines, Purchasing, and Receipting
June 3, 2024 10:00AM – 11:30AM
This webinar will include a deep dive into best practices related to fees, fines, purchasing, receipting, and more. It will cover what they are, why such policies are necessary, and how to get started on implementation.
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Apr 22
Fiscally Ready Communities: Capital Asset Management and Planning
April 22, 2024 3:00PM – 4:30PM
This session will cover the basics of a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) - best practices, and give participants a chance to share techniques that have worked for their community.
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Dec 18
Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3) In-Person Session
December 18, 2023 1:00PM – 4:00PM Michigan State University, 315 Human Ecology Bldg., 552 W. Circle Dr., East Lansing., MI 48824
MSU Extension and the National Charrette Institute is offering a Setting Group Goals for Growth workshop. A half-day, interactive, workshop for groups or teams with current strategic planning, goal setting, or future needs.
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Sep 16
Changing the World with Your One Vote-an Adulting 101 session
September 16, 2024 5:00PM – 6:00PM Zoom
There are lots of names on a ballot, but how do you decide which box to check? Learn about how to register, and how to select your candidates.
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Aug 8
Governing Essentials: Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure (Summer Series)
August 8, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Parliamentary Procedure based on Roberts’ Rules of Order, is the most widely used parliamentary authority. This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.
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Aug 1
Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Summer Series)
August 1, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM
The Michigan Open Meetings Act furthers government transparency by requiring public boards to provide notice and make decisions in an open public meeting. Participants will learn the requirements of the Act as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
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Aug 15
Governing Essentials: Components of Extraordinary Governance (Summer Series)
August 15, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM
The Components of Extraordinary Governance draws the best ideas together for a thorough overview of board governance. This session will help your board apply the components to impact in your community.
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Nov 9
Critical Conversations in Michigan Tourism Webinars-Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
November 9, 2023 6:30PM – 8:00PM Webinar
This 90-minute webinar will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to short-term rentals (STRs).
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Oct 26
Critical Conversations in Michigan Tourism Webinars-Seasonal Workforce Housing
October 26, 2023 6:30PM – 8:00PM Webinar
This 90-minute webinar will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to workforce housing.
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Oct 20
Building a Foundation for Attainable Housing-Kalamazoo County
October 20, 2023 8:30AM – 11:30AM Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Room A, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
MSU Extension, in partnership with Kalamazoo County’s Housing Department and Planning & Development Department, is offering a three-hour training to help Kalamazoo communities meet their housing goals.
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Oct 10
Opening Doors to Attainable Housing Webinar
October 10, 2023 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Many communities in Michigan face challenges meeting their housing needs. This one-hour webinar will discuss a wide catalog of proven zoning and policy options that can help increase the amount and variety of housing stock in a community.
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May 17
Complete P+CPTED Certificate Training
May 17, 2023 – May 19, 2023 zoom
The Complete Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certificate Training is a three/day course that focuses on understanding the relationship between the physical environment and criminal opportunities.
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Jan 24
Property Tax Foreclosure Basics
January 24, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online via Zoom
This webinar will describe the property tax timeline in Michigan and possible assistance options.
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Jan 10
Changes Ahead for Renewable Energy Permitting in Michigan
January 10, 2024 12:30PM – 1:45PM Webinar via Zoom
Attorneys and renewable energy policy experts will cover the knowns and unknowns of the law.
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Feb 1
Building a Foundation for Attainable Housing-Berrien
February 1, 2024 5:30PM – 8:30PM Three Oaks American Legion, 204 West Linden Street, Three Oaks MI 49128
MSU Extension, in partnership with The Pokagon Fund, is offering a three-hour training to help local government officials and staff communities meet their housing goals.
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May 16
Short-Term Rental Policy Options for Local Communities May 16 2024
May 16, 2024 5:30PM – 7:30PM 530-730pm pm Eastern Time Portage Lake District LIbrary, 58 Huron St, Houghton, MI 49931
This 2-hour program will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to short-term rentals (STRs).
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May 29
Short-Term Rental Policy Options for Local Communities May 29 2024
May 29, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM 6-8pm CT West Iron District Library, 16 W Genesee St., Iron River, MI 49935
This 2-hour program will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to short-term rentals (STRs).