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What happens to bills the Michigan Legislature doesn't pass?
Published on August 21, 2017
Bills may die, but the ideas often come back, sometimes with a few changes. -
How partisan voters have changed since 1992
Published on August 16, 2017
There have been profound changes in age, religion, race and education between the parties over the past 25 years. -
Public comment at open meetings is frustrating the public
Published on August 14, 2017
Is there a better way? -
Engaging the public in local government decisions: Consult
Published on August 10, 2017
How can the public engage in government decision making outside of public comment at open meetings? -
The evolution of the New Economy: The shared economy
Published on July 31, 2017
What is life like in the digital shared economy? -
The evolution of the New Economy: The digital economy
Published on July 31, 2017
The digital economy has changed how businesses operate. -
Engaging the public in local government decisions: Inform
Published on July 31, 2017
Each step on the Public Participation Spectrum can be viewed as a commitment a level of public participation. -
Public participation beyond public comment at open meetings
Published on July 26, 2017
How can the public engage in government decision-making outside of public comment at open meetings? -
Who may speak during public comment at an open meeting?
Published on July 18, 2017
Does the Open Meetings Act allow public officials to prohibit a person from speaking during public comment? -
Following the proper rules for a public hearing?
Published on July 10, 2017
Is our township in proper compliance with the Open Meetings Act?