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Learn more about good governance
Published on September 26, 2018
MSU Extension provides educational programs on governance, finance and many more topics for local and tribal governments. -
Verbal zoning approval is not approval
Published on September 26, 2018
Verbal approval from a zoning administrator or Planning Commission is not the same as approval of a zoning permit and introduces unnecessary risk. -
Sequence of government permits is important
Published on September 14, 2018
There is best order to obtain permits for development. The order is dictated by statute and influenced by best practices. -
Communicating about fiscal sustainability
Published on August 14, 2018
Transparency beyond Audits and Budgets. -
Practical measures to de-stress a contentious public hearing
Published on July 16, 2018
Providing clear expectations and small, personal gestures can help diffuse a tense public hearing and ease nerves for participants. -
Forecasting for Local Government Budgets
Published on June 13, 2018
The Challenges of Forecasting -
Are federal tax dollars high or low?
Published on June 13, 2018
Almost no one likes paying taxes, but how do taxes compare over time? -
Michigan State Capitol scavenger hunt
Published on June 8, 2018
If you ever take a trip to the State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, here are some things to look for when you visit. -
Is community growth a good or bad thing?
Published on June 4, 2018
Like people, communities are either green and growing or ripe and rotting. -
Local government budget decision making
Published on June 4, 2018
The governance equation can help in budget creation.