Resources

Statewide and Lansing Area Economic Forecast: 2026

Published on October 30, 2025
As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares a statewide and Lansing-area economic forecast for 2026.
Artificial Intelligence and Infrastructure Management

Published on October 30, 2025
As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares key information related to artificial intelligence in public infrastructure management.
Inflation Perceptions in Michigan

Published on October 30, 2025
As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares information on inflation perceptions in Michigan.
Building Trust in Local Institutions: Lessons from County Canvassing Boards

Published on October 30, 2025
As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares insight from a survey of Michigan county canvassers to better understand local oversight.
Selected Planning and Zoning Decisions: 2025 (August 2024-August 2025)

Published on September 24, 2025
This public policy brief summarizes important court cases with rulings issued between August 2024 and August 1, 2025, in relation to planning and zoning in Michigan.
The Short-Term Rental Economy in Michigan: Implications, Policy Options & Potential Solutions CLGFP Report 2025-02

Published on July 30, 2025
Implications, policy options, and potential solutions for the short-term rental economy in Michigan.
Land Use Planning & Zoning Certificate Courses Brochure

Published on July 14, 2025
MSU Extension offers a variety of land use certificate courses in various formats.
Sample #1B: Ordinance to create a planning commission

Published on July 11, 2025
Presents an example of an ordinance that creates a planning commission in Michigan.
County Government at Work

Published on July 2, 2025
County Government at Work provides a basic overview of the roles and responsibilities of the departments, agencies, and commissions that carry out the health, safety, and welfare functions of county governments.
Planning & Zoning for Solar Energy Systems: A Guide for Michigan Local Governments, 2025 Edition

Published on May 16, 2025
This free guide is intended to help communities across Michigan understand the siting of solar energy systems relative to local planning policies, zoning regulations, and state law.