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The roll-call vote: Part 1
Published on June 24, 2016
Ordering a roll-call vote. A look at when the roll-call vote is used by government and representative bodies. -
Planning staff reports can be better and should be.
Published on June 24, 2016
Staff reports for planning and zoning cases are often poorly done and missing critical information. A recent study recommends ways to improve staff reports. -
The roll-call vote: Part 2
Published on June 24, 2016
The eight possible responses to a roll-call vote. -
2015-2016 planning and zoning court case summaries now ready
Published on June 20, 2016
The annual May 2016 summary of land use court cases is prepared and available to the public. -
Local government and climate change: key roles to mitigate threats to public health
Published on June 17, 2016
A new report identifies Michigan’s greatest public health vulnerabilities impacted by climate change. Local governments play a unique role in protecting public health in the presence of changing climate. -
How does a ballot proposal get on the ballot?
Published on June 17, 2016
Here’s a refresher on the process of initiating laws, constitutional amendments and referendums on the ballot. -
Truth and Reconciliation Commissions - A Healing Process
Published on June 16, 2016
Truth and Reconciliation Commissions have become an important part of acknowledging human rights violations. -
Four house bills in Michigan move benefit corporations forward
Published on June 10, 2016
Businesses with triple bottom line move forward with enabling legislation by State House action. -
2017 declared as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
Published on June 3, 2016
On a local and global level, tourism is essential for sustainable development. Maintaining this industry is key to supporting our economy. -
Facts for one of America’s leading industries
Published on June 3, 2016
U.S. Travel’s one-page overview showcasing travel’s impact on America is filled with facts and stats.