MSU Extension Public Policy

News

• 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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  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.

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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.

• 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.

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  MSU Extension expands programming focus

  Published on December 12, 2018
  Building Strong Sovereign Nations program leads to tribal government programming.

• You don’t need to be elected to be a leader

  Published on December 11, 2018
  Small town police officer continues to have a big impact.

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  Michigan Department of Natural Resources accepting input on wildlife conflicts and other concerns

  Published on November 21, 2018
  Agricultural producers have a number of opportunities throughout December to provide feedback to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources regarding wildlife conflicts and other natural resource management concerns.

• Michigan general election ballot proposals

  Published on October 12, 2018
  The Michigan General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters will decide on local, state, and federal elected positions including state and US Representative, state and US Senate, county commissioners, school board and, others.

• MSUE in Detroit Series Part One: Civic Outreach Field Guide

  Published on October 10, 2018
  Civic Outreach: Providing a Voice for all Community Members and Stakeholders