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Right to Farm Act can preempt local regulation authority, but not all local regulations
Published on December 16, 2021
Many statutes and laws result in limiting local government’s ability to adopt and enforce regulations. Most are straightforward, but the Right to Farm Act preemption is confusing, changing and only preempts local regulation of certain things. -
AFRE Alumni Shape National Agricultural Policy at the USDA Economic Research Service
Published on December 13, 2021
Six recent graduates of the Michigan State University Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics Graduate Program have found job placements at ERS. -
Angela Ayers
Published on November 3, 2021
I manage public policy for Ford Motor Co. as part of the Government Relations team. Meaning, I help track federal, state and local policy, mainly around the environment and infrastructure, that can impact the company and work to define our position. -
Planning and zoning guide for solar energy systems available for local officials and landowners
Published on October 14, 2021
Guide will help Michigan communities meet the challenge of becoming solar-ready by addressing solar energy systems within planning policies and zoning regulations. -
MSU Extension, regional partners to provide guidance for local governments on American Rescue Plan Act spending
Published on September 15, 2021
In partnership with member regions of the Michigan Association of Regions, MSU Extension educators are offering 14 workshops exploring Local Fiscal Recovery Fund spending opportunities in a regional context. -
New Trail Policy and Law course gives students a toolkit to advocate in their own communities
Published on September 8, 2021
Community Sustainability class led by Bob Wilson provides a ‘how-to’ and empowers students to be leaders in outdoor recreation development. -
How quickly must a FOIA request be answered?
Published on September 8, 2021
A Michigan Supreme Court ruling changes the timeline for a public body to fulfill FOIA requests. -
Water School webinar series highlights water policy
Published on September 3, 2021
Local decision-makers play a key role in managing and protecting the water quality of our freshwater resources. -
Our Planning Commission has a vacancy, now what?
Published on September 1, 2021
The correct way to address a vacancy of a position on the board is through the bylaws. -
Before settling for a public hearing, consider the continuum of public involvement
Published on August 6, 2021
Referring to the continuum of public involvement before the next big community decision will help your local government design the most effective method for engaging the public.
