News
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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. -
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. -
Glass recycling: boon or boondoggle
Published on April 29, 2015
Recycling glass is messy and costly. -
Proposal 15-1: Where will the money go?
Published on April 29, 2015
Taxes paid at the pump will go to fund transportation projects. -
Form based code/zoning may not be an advantage for rural zoning districts
Published on April 20, 2015
Form based code is an important and innovative zoning style for urban areas including downtowns. But it may not hold advantages for application in rural zoning districts. -
Electrical energy generation and the future
Published on April 2, 2015
Do you know where your power comes from, or what it costs? -
Policy released on urban livestock recommendations
Published on March 26, 2015
Urban livestock workgroup calls for the creation of an urban agriculture act to stimulate and support efforts to raise and grow food locally. -
Michigan Open Meetings Act: Frequently Asked Questions
Published on March 11, 2015
Special questions answered about the Michigan Open Meetings Act -
Does race matter when seeking access to healthy food? Part 1
Published on March 9, 2015
Historic and current policies have shaped racial inequity in our food system.