MSU Extension Public Policy

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• 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.

• Preparing your community for opportunity zones

  Published on April 10, 2019
  New economic development tool to impact Michigan communities through a federal tax incentive

• Combining real property parcels

  Published on April 1, 2019
  A process for property owners.

• What good is a lobbyist?

  Published on February 15, 2019
  Many people here the word “lobbyist” and think of dirty deals being made in the halls of Lansing or Washington, D.C. Is that true? Has a lobbyist ever done anything good for you?

• January is National Radon Action Month – Part 2

  Published on January 24, 2019
  One in four homes in Michigan may have radon levels that exceed federal action levels. State and federal programs provide resources and information to protect your family.

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  International Joint Commission: Great Lakes watchdog

  Published on January 3, 2019
  The International Joint Commission is an independent organization charged with protecting the waters of the Great Lakes for both the United States and Canada.

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  Site plan application tips

  Published on January 3, 2019
  Creating a site plan can be challenging, this article provides some general suggestions to consider when preparing a site plan review application.

• Employee harassment undermines teamwork

  Published on December 17, 2018
  Harassment of employees, whether sexually based or not, undermines teamwork and may set up employers for liability issues. It’s time to openly address this issue on all farms.