MSU ExtensionPublic Policy

Resources

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  A closer look at legacy costs and local actions in Michigan in the wake of PA 202

  Published on January 1, 2020

  Legacy costs have imposed challenges on local governments in Michigan. The lack of funding for retirement benefits, including pension and other postemployment benefits (OPEB) such as healthcare, affects the wellbeing of public employees.

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  Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook - Volume III: Prioritizing and Implementing Recommendations

  Published on September 19, 2019

  This volume of the Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook outlines action steps and further stakeholder engagement options.

• Dealing With the Threat of Invasive Species

  Published on September 3, 2019

  MSU Extension educator Julie Crick and Emmet Conservation District manager and program coordinator Jackie Pilette discuss the threat of invasive species and the challenges they pose for Michigan communities.

• Summary of Planning and Zoning Decisions 2018

  Published on May 18, 2018

  A policy brief on planning and zoning court decisions, attorney general opinions for May 2017 to April 2018.

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  Emergency Rules of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act

  Published on December 11, 2017

  These rules are promulgated by the department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to establish emergency rules for the purpose of implementing the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act, 2016 PA 281, MCL 333.27101 et seq.

• Reasons and Risks: Pension Obligation Bonding in Michigan

  Published on November 1, 2017

  This policy brief explores pension obligation bonding in the United States as well as in Michigan specifically.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments webinar

  Published on October 27, 2017

  Bill Anderson and Jeff Nutting of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments talk about how their organization uses data to inform local governments and help inform long-term planning.

• Data-Informed Decision-Making: Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments webinar

  Published on September 26, 2017

  Bill Anderson and Jeff Nutting from Southeast Michigan Council of Governments discuss how SEMCOG uses big data to inform long-term decision-making.

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  Service Solvency: Ability of Michigan Cities to Provide an Adequate Level of Public Services

  Published on June 19, 2017

  Using audit reports and F-65 reports from the Department of Treasury, this report identifies Michigan cities that may be service insolvent, or on the verge of being unable to provide fundamental services to their residents.

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  A Review of Michigan's Local Financial Emergency Law

  Published on May 10, 2017

  This white paper details the Michigan emergency manager law, the experiences of local officials and outlines possible adjustments that could be made to the existing law.