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MSU Extension and the Travel Industry Coalition of Michigan launch training program for Michigan’s tourism industry

Published on September 29, 2026
Learn more about the new Michigan Tourism Training & Engagement (MITTEN) program available for communities across the state.
MSU Extension launches second partnership with Lapeer to continue capturing visitor impressions in their historic community

Published on September 29, 2026
This one-year pilot program seeks to understand strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities via QR codes around the historic community of Lapeer.
Opening doors to homeownership across Michigan

Published on September 4, 2026
MSU Extension has helped Michiganders navigate the homebuying process through education, counseling, and personalized support for more than 20 years.
Empowering governance: Registration open for Governing Essentials fall webinar series

Published on July 27, 2026
The Governing Essentials Series is designed for local elected and appointed officials looking to sharpen their skills and promote good governance practices.
Join MSU Extension’s virtual book club on sustainable living this fall

Published on July 9, 2026
Explore practical strategies for sustainability in this 8-week online series, featuring guided discussions and a free e-book.
The Partnership Playbook: The five levels of community partnership

Published on May 28, 2026
Partnerships come in many shapes and sizes. This framework helps organizations decide what level of collaboration is the right fit for their work.
A planning commission is much more than zoning

Published on May 20, 2026
Planning commissions have an important job that includes coordination, intergovernmental cooperation, master plan preparation, zoning administration, infrastructure review, subdivision review, housing analysis, capital improvements planning and more.
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.
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.