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Agrilinks Policy Month Blog Roundup
Published on May 10, 2022
PRCI participated in Agrilinks Policy Month with seven blog posts on recent research -
Conflict of interest rules apply to all communities, regardless of size
Published on February 24, 2022
Often a small community struggles to avoid a “conflict of interest” situation – particularly hard because of its small size. But there are not any exceptions or special dispensation due to the size of a community. -
Right to Farm Act can preempt local regulation authority, but not all local regulations
Published on December 16, 2021
Many statutes and laws result in limiting local government’s ability to adopt and enforce regulations. Most are straightforward, but the Right to Farm Act preemption is confusing, changing and only preempts local regulation of certain things. -
MSU Extension develops online resource, programs addressing historical redlining of Michigan cities
Published on September 23, 2021
The Redlining in Michigan website includes profiles for 11 cities and a summary of the racist housing justifications, in addition to the legacy it has left on each community. -
MSU Extension, regional partners to provide guidance for local governments on American Rescue Plan Act spending
Published on September 15, 2021
In partnership with member regions of the Michigan Association of Regions, MSU Extension educators are offering 14 workshops exploring Local Fiscal Recovery Fund spending opportunities in a regional context.
