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• When to call an attorney for planning and zoning issues

  Published on December 5, 2019

  Land use decision making is not always a do it yourself proposition for local officials; there are times when you really should hire a lawyer.

• Embarking on planning and zoning for the first time? Think it through!

  Published on September 10, 2019

  Local units of government without zoning, or townships subject to county zoning that might be considering adopting their own zoning ordinance, should think the process and requirements through carefully.

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  It is not just any attorney: Find the lawyer that has a focus in municipal law

  Published on September 5, 2019

  There are many different kinds of law. Different attorneys have experience in certain types of law. The task is to find the lawyer that focuses on the type of law you need.

• 2018 - 2019 Michigan planning and zoning court cases are available

  Published on June 14, 2019

  The annual 2019 summary of Michigan planning and zoning court cases is now available to the public.

• Municipal Budget Part 4: Your role in the municipal budget process

  Published on April 26, 2019

  Allow your voice to be heard in the municipal budget process for your community.

• Municipal Budget Part 3: Municipal budget legislation

  Published on April 26, 2019

  What legislation in Michigan governs Municipal Budgets?

• The Municipal Budget Part 2: What is fiscal sustainability?

  Published on April 25, 2019

  Fiscal sustainability and how it applies to local units of government.

• The Municipal Budget (Part 1): Understanding municipal budgets

  Published on April 23, 2019

  The fundamentals of Municipal Budgets.

• Opportunity Zone trainings for local community leaders offered by MSU Extension

  Published on April 16, 2019

  Opportunity Zones are being billed as a potential major community investment vehicle, and these trainings explain the fundamentals for local governments.

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  National Charrette Institute and MSU Extension host Opportunity Zones training series in Michigan

  Published on April 9, 2019

  What are Opportunity Zones? How do they spur economic development? Is there an Opportunity Zone in my community? You have questions, we have answers.