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• Help your community become a Firewise model community

  Article

  Published on June 26, 2012
  The Firewise Communities/USA program provides information that property owners and communities can utilize to minimize losses during a wildfire.

• Village of Elkton receives results from surprise visitors to guide tourism development

  Article

  Published on November 6, 2017
  First Impressions Tourism Assessment program assists small town communities with identifying strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors.

• Spending bill for road fixes doesn’t address long-term funding problems

  Article

  Published on March 20, 2014
  Legislature passes spending bill to fix roads, but long-term solution to transportation funding is still elusive.

• What to do with all this plastic? Part 2

  Article

  Published on February 3, 2015
  Creative communities get innovative and entrepreneurial with one of the world’s largest environmental hazards.

• Changes to Michigan law result in clearer understanding of the “zoning plan” and its requirements

  Article

  Published on April 30, 2012
  Recent changes to Michigan statutes related to planning and zoning clarify the requirement for communities with an adopted zoning ordinance to also have an adopted “zoning plan.”

• Michigan law now allows the use of consumer-grade fireworks

  Article

  Published on May 17, 2012
  A new Michigan fireworks safety act was signed into effect January 1, 2012; explore the law in order to understand its regulations and to ensure your safety.

• BSSN program to convene to offer tribal governance training

  Article

  Published on August 14, 2012
  Those interested in expanding their knowledge and understanding of tribal government may be interested in attending the Building Strong Sovereign Nations: Anishinaabek Leadership for Seven Generations program in October.

• Airbnb’s “Transparency and privacy” policy announced in 2016 tool box document

  Article

  Published on January 23, 2017
  Shared economy platform giant, Airbnb, announces a series of four steps for local communities and cities they can take to regulate their short-term rentals.

• Supporting and recruiting volunteers with mental health issues

  Article

  Published on March 23, 2016
  Tips for recruiting and supporting volunteers with mental health issues.

• Airbnb provides tools to help regulate short-term rentals for local governments

  Article

  Published on January 6, 2017
  The release of a 31-page report that serves as a tool for global communities can help shape policy and decisions for regulating short-term rental under the sharing economy platform Airbnb.

• Planning commission is much more than zoning

  Article

  Published on March 20, 2012
  Planning commissions have a large job that includes coordination, intergovernmental cooperation, master plan, zoning administration, infrastructure, land division, subdivision reviews and capital improvement planning all contribute to a master plan.

• Zoning runs with the land, except when it doesn’t

  Article

  Published on January 19, 2014
  While equal treatment under the law must always be a government priority, a number of municipal attorneys believe that zoning approvals can expire if not acted upon within a specified period of time.

• National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is Saturday, May 2, 2015

  Article

  Published on April 1, 2015
  Participating in this second annual event will help raise awareness and reduce wildfire risk for your home, property, neighborhood and community.

• Pasture walk in Clare to focus on grassfed beef production

  Article

  Published on June 10, 2015
  Pasture walks are a great place for producers to network, and learn directly from each other and MSU Extension educators and specialists.

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  The Community Development Block Grant program

  Article

  Published on December 6, 2018
  Strengthen infrastructure and environment in your downtown by learning more about the Community Development Block Grant program.

• National Fire Protection Association celebrates Fire Prevention Week October 7-13

  Article

  Published on October 1, 2012
  Established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the theme of this year’s annual event is “Have 2 Ways Out,” stressing the importance of having a home fire escape plan.

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  What can and can’t I do in my homeowners association?

  Article

  Published on August 14, 2015
  Homeowners associations have become widespread; so widespread that some individuals may not even realize they live in such a community.

• Step Forward Michigan increases assistance to homeowners

  Article

  Published on August 14, 2012
  More help is now available for struggling Michigan homeowners.

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  Funds to help struggling Michigan homeowners could be ending soon

  Article

  Published on July 27, 2015
  Step Forward Michigan assistance has already helped more than 26,000 Michigan homeowners keep their homes and pay back mortgage payments and/or property taxes.

• Imlay City receives tourism development suggestions from surprise visitors

  Article

  Published on November 2, 2017
  Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism Assessment program assists small town communities with identifying strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors.