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Massachusetts farmer headlining agrivoltaic track at GLEXPO

Published on November 20, 2023
Joe Czajkowski grows 400 acres of row crops, hay, and vegetables, including 2.5 acres of broccoli in rows between solar arrays on his farm.
The Open Meetings Act and remote participation in public meetings

Published on November 9, 2023
What does Michigan’s Open Meetings Act say about remote participation in public meetings?
Difference between a zoning ordinance and a master plan

Published on November 3, 2023
The zoning ordinance is a law with penalties and consequence for not following it. A master plan is a policy document that expresses intent. It is not an enforceable document and is not law.
Why care about planning and zoning?

Published on September 15, 2023
Being involved in planning and zoning is a great way to help shape the future of your community.
Michigan Compiled Law may be the preferred way to cite state law

Published on September 15, 2023
There is more than one way to cite state law. There are several reasons to use the MCL citation over the Public Act number.