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  4-H Capitol Experience Youth Summit offered virtually in 2021

  Published on February 2, 2021
  Reimagined event connects youth with peers to learn about issues and the power of youth voice.

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  Welcome to the Thrive Local Blog

  Published on December 15, 2020
  We will discuss issues relevant to local democracy and government at the intersection of law, finance and politics. Topics we will explore are chosen to assist local officials and residents to make decisions in their best interest and for the common good.

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  What’s in a planning commission’s annual report?

  Published on November 6, 2020
  The annual report is a requirement of all local government planning commissions and is an opportunity to provide the community and elected officials with a review of planning commission activities and achievements.

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  Planning for all generations

  Published on October 23, 2020
  Generational trends are leading to changing demographics in many communities and presenting new challenges. Having strategies to bring all generations into a planning process can help communities meet these challenges.

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  Understanding Michigan’s elected University governing boards – Part 2

  Published on October 19, 2020
  Explore the responsibilities of these boards and how the public can become involved and attend the meetings.

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  Understanding Michigan’s elected University governing boards

  Published on October 19, 2020
  Michigan is an outlier in its election of University Board Members.

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  Understanding Michigan’s elected University governing boards – Part 3

  Published on October 19, 2020
  Obtain a copy of your ballot and be prepared before you vote.

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  New Commissioner School 2020

  Published on October 7, 2020
  Same great content, new, COVID-19 safe, virtual format.

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  "Due Process" is often a source of lost court cases in local government

  Published on September 30, 2020
  In planning and zoning due process is simple to do, but maybe because it is so simple it is often overlooked. Yet many times it is one of the most important things to get right.

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  MSU Extension creates online programs and resources to reach Michiganders in their homes

  Published on September 18, 2020
  When Michigan’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order went into place in March, 2020, the 100+ year old organization Michigan State University Extension had to quickly re-envision the way it performed its mission.