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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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
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Design charrette creates Lansing to Webberville corridor improvements
Published on May 30, 2013
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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
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Road diets can improve pedestrian safety without compromising capacity
Published on June 10, 2013