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Vague or subjective ordinance standards: In the court’s opinion they stink! Part 1
Published on April 14, 2016
A recent Court of Appeals case reinforces that government regulations must be clear and specific. Previous cases provide principles helpful in reviewing an ordinance for vagueness. -
Tipping your servers: abolish the practice or embrace it?
Published on April 14, 2016
Questions about servers and tipping are answered to assist in determining one’s attitude about the controversy. -
Vague or subjective ordinance standards: In the court’s opinion they stink! Part 2
Published on April 14, 2016
A recent Court of Appeals case reinforces that government regulations must be clear and specific. Previous cases provide principles helpful in reviewing an ordinance for vagueness. -
New food access funding opportunity
Published on April 14, 2016
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Michigan announced Healthy Food Connect on March 30. -
Exploring Michigan’s ecotourism industry
Published on April 11, 2016
The Michigan Eco-Traveler: A Guide to Sustainable Adventures in the Great Lakes, identifies recreational sites in Michigan that practice sustainable ecotourism and conservationism. -
Edible Flint, MIFFS awarded state grant to support Flint’s urban gardeners
Published on April 5, 2016
MDARD awarded a state grant to Michigan Food and Farming Systems to support urban agriculture in Flint in partnership with edible flint, Genesee County MSU Extension and other partners to address residual soil lead risks from past land uses. -
Building teen's civic toolbox – Part 3: Using social media to spark change
Published on April 4, 2016
A 4-Her’s take on using your voice, profile and digital platforms to make a positive impact on the world around you. -
Michigan State University Extension names Jeff Dwyer director
Published on April 4, 2016
Decision made in consultation with incoming MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Dean Ronald L. Hendrick. -
Cottage Food Law classes teach regulations and marketing
Published on April 1, 2016
The two hour workshop not only covers the regulations around producing under Michigan’s Cottage Food Law but covers items related to food safety and business aspects such as marketing your product. -
Implementing community vision requires detailed strategies
Published on April 1, 2016
All too often, community master plans include wonderfully crafted visions and goals, but fall short on the detail needed in the form of individual strategies. It is detailed strategies that are most likely to lead to plan implementation.