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State preemption and local zoning authority in Michigan: The role of legislative intent
Published on March 31, 2026
Absent an overarching statute preempting certain activities from zoning regulations, Michigan courts follow a test to determine legislative intent. In short, if there is no sign of legislative intent, local zoning prevails. -
Responding to hate
Published on March 23, 2026
The Southern Law Poverty Center and the Anti-Defamation League have resources to address and respond to hate, bigotry, racism and anti-Semitism. -
Empowering governance: Registration now open for Governing Essentials webinar series
Published on January 20, 2026
The Governing Essentials Series is designed for local elected and appointed officials looking to sharpen their skills and promote good governance practices. -
Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 2
Published on January 16, 2026
Counties and townships can protect surface and groundwater by adopting time of sale septic inspection ordinances. -
Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 1
Published on January 16, 2026
Counties and townships can protect surface and groundwater by adopting time of sale septic inspection ordinances.