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A Big Picture Look at Local Governments Finances

Published on March 9, 2021
One year into the pandemic and the local government financial picture is still fuzzy…with 300,000 fewer jobs but property tax revenues are up over 5%. What’s not unclear is the COVID-19 relief stimulus for local government will be welcomed.
Is the Schedule 1099-C a blessing or a curse?

Published on December 11, 2020
Receiving a 1099-C does impact your credit report and score and also has Federal income tax consequences.
Adulting 101 classes offered by MSU Extension

Published on December 7, 2020
Are your older teens ready to leave for college or be on their own? Are they prepared to do adult tasks and have skills to be successful? Consider MSU Extension’s Adulting 101 classes.
The forgotten law: Planning Commission review of capital expenditures

Published on September 1, 2020
When government proposes to buy land, buildings, renovate or build, the proposal should be reviewed by that government’s planning commission first.
Local Government Resources for Novel Coronavirus Response

Published on August 18, 2020
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