MSU Extension Public Policy

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  How to remove restrictive covenants from a deed in Michigan

  Published on January 13, 2023
  The 2022 Discharge of Prohibited Restrictive Covenants Act allows for the discharge of racist and other discriminatory language from recorded deeds.

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  Local government has an important role for water quality protection: Part 1

  Published on December 21, 2022
  State and federal regulations help protect water resources but does not do the whole job. Local government has an important role also – often the proactive preventative function.

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  Local government has an important role for water quality protection: Part 3

  Published on December 21, 2022
  Local governments have a very important role to play in the protection of surface water, ground water, drinking water and wetlands; often filling the gaps in state and federal regulations.

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  Local government has an important role for water quality protection: Part 2

  Published on December 21, 2022
  State and federal regulations help protect water resources but does not do the whole job. Local government has an important role also – key to retaining important habitat on lake’s and river’s edge.

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  Accessory dwelling units – Coming to a neighborhood near you?

  Published on September 9, 2022
  With interest in urban living on the rise, more communities are considering amending local regulations to allow accessory dwelling units in traditional neighborhoods.

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