MSU Extension Public Policy

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  4-H Capitol Experience Youth Summit offered virtually in 2021

  Published on February 2, 2021
  Reimagined event connects youth with peers to learn about issues and the power of youth voice.

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  What’s in a planning commission’s annual report?

  Published on November 6, 2020
  The annual report is a requirement of all local government planning commissions and is an opportunity to provide the community and elected officials with a review of planning commission activities and achievements.

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  The uncompromising zoning administrator is not a bad person

  Published on October 19, 2020
  Zoning administrators are sticklers for rules, and may seem uncompromising. They have a job to do, and not doing their job can result in serious personal liability for a zoning administrator.

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  Understanding Michigan’s elected University governing boards – Part 2

  Published on October 19, 2020
  Explore the responsibilities of these boards and how the public can become involved and attend the meetings.

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  Understanding Michigan’s elected University governing boards

  Published on October 19, 2020
  Michigan is an outlier in its election of University Board Members.

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  Understanding Michigan’s elected University governing boards – Part 3

  Published on October 19, 2020
  Obtain a copy of your ballot and be prepared before you vote.

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  Bob Wilson named a finalist for a Michigan Governor’s Fitness Award

  Published on October 1, 2020
  This is one honor among many in Bob's lifelong sustainability career.

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  "Due Process" is often a source of lost court cases in local government

  Published on September 30, 2020
  In planning and zoning due process is simple to do, but maybe because it is so simple it is often overlooked. Yet many times it is one of the most important things to get right.

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  Making better decisions: Strengthening environmental policy with social and cultural evaluation

  Published on September 25, 2020
  A recent paper co-authored by MSU researcher Doug Bessette underscores the importance of involving Indigenous stakeholders in public policy assessments and decisions.

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  MSU Extension creates online programs and resources to reach Michiganders in their homes

  Published on September 18, 2020
  When Michigan’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order went into place in March, 2020, the 100+ year old organization Michigan State University Extension had to quickly re-envision the way it performed its mission.