MSU Extension Public Policy

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  Public Policy

  Through education of newly elected and incumbent officials, MSU Extension helps Michigan’s 1,858 municipalities, 14 multi-county regions, 12 federally recognized tribal nations and state agencies with information that informs public policy decision-making.

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  Perceptions of the impact of wind energy generation in coastal communities: project overview

  Published on August 22, 2016
  This fact sheet provides an overview of the project and survey results, plus reviews methods used in the study.

• Parliamentary procedure resources

  Published on April 11, 2013
  

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  The Impact of Wind Power Projects on Residential Property Values in the United States

  Published on August 22, 2016
  The concern that property values will be adversely affected by wind energy facilities is commonly put forth by stakeholders. Although this concern is not unreasonable, given property value impacts that have been found near high voltage transmission lines a

• County Revenue Options

  Published on December 1, 2016
  This paper outlines various revenue options for counties and what taxes and fees various states collect.

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  Infrastructure Investment and Financing for the Incoming 2019 Gubernatorial Administration

  Published on November 1, 2018
  This white paper, part of the Michigan at a Crossroads policy guide, analyzes the importance of infrastructure investment, a history of infrastructure in the state of Michigan, and policy options for infrastructure investment.

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  Emergency Rules of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act

  Published on December 11, 2017
  These rules are promulgated by the department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to establish emergency rules for the purpose of implementing the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act, 2016 PA 281, MCL 333.27101 et seq.

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  Michigan Budget Policy for the Incoming 2019 Gubernatorial Administration

  Published on April 1, 2018
  This paper is intended to provide a general overview of key budgetary issues that incoming elected officials can expect to and should be prepared to tackle in the coming years.

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  Perceptions of the impact of wind energy generation in coastal communities: regulation issues

  Published on August 22, 2016
  This fact sheet explores what survey respondents say about who should regulate wind energy and how confident they feel in various aspects of the planning, zoning and regulatory process.

• Summary of Planning and Zoning Decisions 2018

  Published on May 18, 2018
  A policy brief on planning and zoning court decisions, attorney general opinions for May 2017 to April 2018.

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  Residential Property Values And Wind Turbines: A Summary of Findings

  Published on August 22, 2016
  A PowerPoint presentation on the impact of wind turbines on property values.

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  Perceptions of the impact of wind energy generation in coastal communities: impact perceptions

  Published on August 22, 2016
  This fact sheet addresses the potential impacts of wind development on a community and examines the level of knowledge survey respondents say they have about renewable energy and wind energy development.

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  Michigan K-12 Education Policy Brief for the Incoming 2019 Gubernatorial Administration

  Published on August 1, 2018
  This brief is, at best, a 30,000-feet-fly-over of the significant structural and contextual components of that system, including how schools are organized, funded, and governed, and current issues and trends that impact their success.

• Lansing-East Lansing Metro Region Fiscal Scorecard

  Published on July 9, 2012
  

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  A closer look at legacy costs and local actions in Michigan in the wake of PA 202

  Published on January 1, 2020
  Legacy costs have imposed challenges on local governments in Michigan. The lack of funding for retirement benefits, including pension and other postemployment benefits (OPEB) such as healthcare, affects the wellbeing of public employees.

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  Wind Turbine Sound and Health Effects - An Expert Panel Review

  Published on August 22, 2016
  In response to concerns, the American and Canadian Wind Energy Associations established a scientific advisory panel in early 2009 to conduct a review of current literature available on the issue of perceived health effects of wind turbines.

• Substantive Due Process places limits on government regulation

  Published on August 21, 2013
  

• Design charrette creates Lansing to Webberville corridor improvements

  Published on May 30, 2013
  

• Alternative to plurality voting: ranked-choice voting

  Published on February 2, 2017
  

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  Training, continuing education is best strategy for planning and zoning risk management

  Published on December 16, 2019
  

• Road diets can improve pedestrian safety without compromising capacity

  Published on June 10, 2013