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MSU Extension offers local government training on new Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act
Published on January 5, 2017
Participants will learn how the new act will impact their communities and what their options are as local government officials. -
The bridge can help you get from here to there
Published on December 29, 2016
Facilitation tool to help groups move forward. -
Can our meeting be held via conference call?
Published on December 27, 2016
Guidelines for groups wanting to hold meetings using a conference call. -
Parliamentary procedure resources made easy
Published on December 22, 2016
Two books to add to your parliamentary procedure resource collection. -
Climate change and the increasing probability of extreme weather
Published on December 22, 2016
With another record warm year, rising averages are increasing the odds of extreme weather. -
Is a vote of “No Confidence” right for our group?
Published on December 21, 2016
Roberts Rules of Order stays silent on votes of no confidence. -
Passenger rail service in northern Michigan being studied: Part one
Published on December 21, 2016
County commissioners in the tip of the mitt learn about a study of the feasibility of passenger rail in northern Michigan. -
Passenger rail service in northern Michigan being studied: Part two
Published on December 21, 2016
County commissioners in the tip of the mitt learn about a study of the feasibility of passenger rail in northern Michigan. -
Planning commissions and zoning board of appeals required to have three year staggered terms
Published on December 19, 2016
Michigan statute requires three-year staggered terms of office. But many communities have gotten off that pattern. It is a problem that needs correcting. -
Stronger Economies Together: Could your Michigan community benefit?
Published on December 16, 2016
The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Stronger Economies Together program provides rural communities with increased capacity to work together regionally to improve economic development.