News
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The Michigan Tribal Governance education program is celebrating its seventh BSSN
Published on July 8, 2015
Building Strong Sovereign Nations (BSSN) training scheduled for Oct. 13, 2015 in Mount Pleasant. -
Michigan LCE team members train Missouri Extension staff in facilitative leadership
Published on June 22, 2015
North Central Region Center for Rural Development makes program swap possible. -
Workshops reveal small-town placemaking strategies
Published on June 15, 2015
It’s not just a big city thing; participants from small towns at placemaking strategy development Workshops produced many project ideas for improving the quality of life and economy of their communities. -
How planning commissions are appointed can have an impact on success
Published on June 2, 2015
Communities struggle with finding local volunteers for commissions. Empowering appointed officials, broadening their duties and formal representation can help. -
New Michigan Blight Elimination guidebook for community and economic development
Published on May 11, 2015
Developed by the Michigan Vacant Property Campaign, the guidebook is designed to assist local officials and stakeholders with creating a plan to eliminate blight in their communities. -
Freedom of Information Act compliance required by July 1
Published on May 8, 2015
Local governments must comply with amendments made to the Freedom of Information Act by July 1, 2015. There are organizations with resources that can help. -
Hop on your bike, it’s National Bike Month!
Published on May 8, 2015
This spring, consider joining others in National Bike Month activities and events and swap your car for your bike to get to work, school or run errands. -
What are Michigan’s human trafficking laws and policies?
Published on May 7, 2015
Michigan has passed several laws since 2006 banning and addressing human trafficking. -
Human trafficking continues to be a global issue
Published on May 5, 2015
Human trafficking-signs to look for and who to call if you suspect something is going on. -
Proposal 15-1: Where will the money go?
Published on April 29, 2015
Taxes paid at the pump will go to fund transportation projects.