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Elections and COVID-19
Published on July 6, 2020
Safe voting during a pandemic. -
2019-2020 Michigan planning and zoning court cases are available
Published on July 6, 2020
The annual 2020 summary of Michigan planning and zoning court cases is now available to the public. -
Planning for reopening local government
Published on June 13, 2020
Conversations with local government managers about planning for reopening local government. -
Urban agriculture and agriculture-like sample zoning text available to local governments in Michigan
Published on May 29, 2020
Local government should encourage urban agriculture. But there needs to be proper safeguards and a consensus to balance agriculture activities without undesired impacts in the neighborhood. -
COVID-19 fiscal strategy and resource guides
Published on May 22, 2020
Guides help local governments through the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19. -
No state oversight of planning, zoning; limited central database of zoning ordinances
Published on May 15, 2020
While there is no state oversight of planning and zoning, there is a statewide database of zoning ordinances in Michigan. -
Remember this when planning for great adult educational programs
Published on May 5, 2020
Focus on simple concepts to make a real difference in adult learning. -
Potential Revenues for COVID-19
Published on April 20, 2020
In order to assist our community members and partners, the Center for Local Government Finance and Policy has compiled brief overviews of COVID-19 response efforts as well as potential implications and impacts for local governments. -
MI Local Governments Finances and COVID-19
Published on April 16, 2020
In order to assist our community members and partners, the Center for Local Government Finance and Policy has compiled brief overviews of COVID-19 response efforts as well as potential implications and impacts for local governments. -
Small Businesses Assistance
Published on April 9, 2020
What the CARES Act Means for Small Businesses