Resources

  • Data Center Resources

    Published on February 12, 2026
    This at-a-glance document provides an overview of data centers and highlights resources available to communities and local leaders as they navigate a complex landscape.

  • Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide

    Published on December 8, 2025
    Beginning Farmer Resource & Decision-Making Guide main page

  • Net Flow of Federal Funds to States and Counties

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation explores the net flow of federal funds to states and counties.

  • Federal Reconciliation and the State of Michigan

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares information on the federal reconciliation process for the 2026 budget and the state of Michigan.

  • Housing Shortages and Short-Term Rentals

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares key information related to housing and short-term rentals in Michigan.

  • Statewide and Lansing Area Economic Forecast: 2026

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares a statewide and Lansing-area economic forecast for 2026.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Infrastructure Management

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares key information related to artificial intelligence in public infrastructure management.

  • Inflation Perceptions in Michigan

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares information on inflation perceptions in Michigan.

  • First Impressions Tourism Assessment: West Branch Summary of Results

    Published on October 17, 2025
    FIT is a comprehensive community assessment conducted by unannounced visitors in a host community.

  • First Impressions Tourism Assessment: Millington Summary of Results

    Published on September 15, 2025
    FIT is a comprehensive community assessment conducted by unannounced visitors in a host community.