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County government as conveners

Published on February 8, 2019

Local government strategies for collaboration.

Statewide shining a light on agricultural solar energy development meetings

Published on February 6, 2019

Topics include understanding the nuances of solar leases, zoning considerations, and accompanying tax implications of solar projects.

What happens to legislation that never makes it to a final vote?

Published on February 1, 2019

An example of Michigan Open Meetings Act changes that never got a final vote in both the House and Senate, and how to track legislation in Michigan.

International Joint Commission: Great Lakes watchdog

Published on January 3, 2019

The International Joint Commission is an independent organization charged with protecting the waters of the Great Lakes for both the United States and Canada.

Site plan application tips

Published on January 3, 2019

Creating a site plan can be challenging, this article provides some general suggestions to consider when preparing a site plan review application.