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Public Policy
Through education of newly elected and incumbent officials, MSU Extension helps Michigan’s 1,858 municipalities, 14 multi-county regions, 12 federally recognized tribal nations and state agencies with information that informs public policy decision-making.
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Perceptions of the impact of wind energy generation in coastal communities: trust and fairness issue
Published on August 22, 2016
This fact sheet reviews the opinions of the survey respondents in regards to trust, fairness and exploitation in relation to the development of commercial wind energy. -
F65 Fiscal Data Portal
Published on April 9, 2013
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Planning & Zoning Center at MSU
Published on March 27, 2012
The Planning & Zoning Center at MSU (PZC) is a multi-disciplinary team of professionals devoted to research, education and consultation on best practices for community planning and development. -
Parliamentary procedure resources
Published on April 11, 2013
The productivity of meetings can be improved when members have an understanding of parliamentary procedure. -
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. -
The Potential Health Impact of Wind Turbines
Published on August 22, 2016
The review concludes that while some people living near wind turbines report symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, and sleep disturbance, the scientific evidence available to date does not demonstrate a direct causal link. -
Beyond State Takeovers: Reconsidering the Role of State Government in Local Financial Distress ...
Published on November 11, 2015
This report’s practical recommendations are aimed at assisting the C.S. Mott Foundation, state and local officials, and Michigan residents in identifying a more effective policy and legal approach to local fiscal crises. -
The Impact of Wind Power Projects on Residential Property Values in the United States
Published on August 22, 2016
The concern that property values will be adversely affected by wind energy facilities is commonly put forth by stakeholders. Although this concern is not unreasonable, given property value impacts that have been found near high voltage transmission lines a -
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. -
Lansing-East Lansing Metro Region Fiscal Scorecard
Published on July 9, 2012
The Lansing-East Lansing metro region is home to 77 general-purpose local governments including cities, townships, villages and counties. -
Residential Property Values And Wind Turbines: A Summary of Findings
Published on August 22, 2016
A PowerPoint presentation on the impact of wind turbines on property values. -
Are We Supporting Sprawl? Revisiting the 1998 State Revenue Sharing Formula Changes
Published on May 31, 2016
Revisiting the 1998 State Revenue Sharing Formula Changes is an Informing the Debate Urban and Economic Fiscal Concerns series prepared by Michigan State University’s Urban Affairs Programs and the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR). -
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. -
Perceptions of the impact of wind energy generation in coastal communities: regulation issues
Published on August 22, 2016
This fact sheet explores what survey respondents say about who should regulate wind energy and how confident they feel in various aspects of the planning, zoning and regulatory process. -
Utility Scale Wind Energy Development
Published on August 22, 2016
A PowerPoint presentation on the utility scale wind energy development. -
A Voter's Guide to the 2016 Newaygo County Public Safety/Road Patrol Operating MIllage Renewal
Published on July 19, 2016
The information is based on MSU Extension’s research and analysis of the proposed millage renewal and is for educational purposes only. MSU Extension does not endorse nor show bias against any position. -
Perceptions of the impact of wind energy generation in coastal communities: impact perceptions
Published on August 22, 2016
This fact sheet addresses the potential impacts of wind development on a community and examines the level of knowledge survey respondents say they have about renewable energy and wind energy development. -
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. -
Perceptions of the impact of wind energy generation in coastal communities: energy policy priorities
Published on August 22, 2016
This fact sheet summarizes what coastal residents say are their policy priorities, and identifies the types of energy infrastructure and associated policy incentives that policy makers should be examining. -
Legacy Costs Facing Michigan Municipalities
Published on January 26, 2016
An update to the 2013 Report: Funding the Legacy -- The Cost of Municipal Workers' Retirement Benefits to Michigan Communities.
