MSU Extension Public Policy

Resources

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  Pennsylvania Offers A Curious Case To Explore Alternatives To Early Warning Systems And State Intervention: Can Michigan Keep Its Horses From Wandering Off?

  Published on May 5, 2020
  The purpose of this report is to apply the Early Warning System (EWS) used by Pennsylvania with Michigan local government financial and socioeconomic data, as a way to assess potential fiscal distress that cities, townships, and counties may experience.

• Sample Online Meeting for Local Government (Video)

  Published on April 13, 2020
  A quick example of one option for conducting a local government meeting online, including directions for elected officials, public comment, and keeping your meeting secure.

• Virtual Meeting Prep: Agendas, Public Notice, and Tips for Success (Video)

  Published on April 13, 2020
  Tips for what to include in your online meeting agenda, public notice, and best practices for making your local government online meeting a success.

• How To Set Up Secure Zoom Meetings for Local Governments (Video)

  Published on April 13, 2020
  A brief overview of how to set up a Zoom meeting in order to conduct local government meetings online, and how to use security features to make your Zoom meeting secure.

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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.

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  Potential for Economic Regulation of Michigan's Water Sector

  Published on November 7, 2018
  Part of the Michigan at a Crossroads policy guide, this is a policy brief for the incoming 2019 Michigan gubernatorial administration on issues related to water regulation.

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  Workforce and Labor Market Information Briefing for the New Governor

  Published on November 6, 2018
  This white paper, part of the Michigan at a Crossroads policy guide, puts Michigan's labor market in context, comparing current conditions to recent laws and pre-recessionary peaks.

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  Infrastructure Investment and Financing for the Incoming 2019 Gubernatorial Administration

  Published on November 1, 2018
  This white paper, part of the Michigan at a Crossroads policy guide, analyzes the importance of infrastructure investment, a history of infrastructure in the state of Michigan, and policy options for infrastructure investment.