News
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Active involvement in the community makes a difference
Published on June 5, 2012
There are many opportunities to become involved in your community. Channel your active energy to make a positive difference! -
Ten traits of a successful county planning commission
Published on May 16, 2012
As planning commissions form to make changes in their counties, consider adopting these characteristics for greater success. -
What is Robert’s Rules of Order?
Published on May 14, 2012
Robert’s Rules of Order can be easily adopted by groups. -
Department of Labor withdraws proposed regulations for young hired farm workers
Published on May 4, 2012
The decision to withdraw the rule, including provisions to define the “parental exemption,” was made in response to thousands of comments expressing concerns about the effect of the proposed rules on small family-owned farms. -
There’s still time to comply with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act
Published on April 30, 2012
Local governments with established planning commissions were required to make many changes with the passage of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act in 2008 – one of which is the adoption of a new planning commission ordinance. -
Economic Gardening: A Tool to Develop Local Business Leaders
Published on April 20, 2012
The 10th Annual National Economic Gardening Conference to be held in Grand Rapids, Mich. on June 12-13 -
Local Government has a major role in revitalizing Michigan’s economy
Published on March 20, 2012
MSU Extension’s training program is a great jump-start to Michigan’s economic recovery. -
Planning commission is much more than zoning
Published on March 20, 2012
Planning commissions have a large job that includes coordination, intergovernmental cooperation, master plan, zoning administration, infrastructure, land division, subdivision reviews and capital improvement planning all contribute to a master plan. -
MSU Extension offers Citizen Planner program in Petoskey
Published on February 16, 2012
Today’s planning and zoning officials are facing significant challenges as the state’s economy changes. The MSU Extension Citizen Planner Program provides in-depth training to address those concerns. -
Some towns and cities take on greenhouse gas emissions
Published on February 16, 2012
Smaller cities can take steps to make a large impact on greenhouse gas emissions.