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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. -
MSU Extension Tools for Effective Facilitation 2026 programs
Published on March 2, 2026
Two three-day facilitation workshops and one advanced four-day conflict-focused program available in 2026. -
Empowering governance: Registration now open for Governing Essentials webinar series
Published on January 20, 2026
The Governing Essentials Series is designed for local elected and appointed officials looking to sharpen their skills and promote good governance practices. -
County government at work, indeed
Published on July 11, 2025
Michigan counties provide vital health, safety, and welfare services. An updated resource helps officials and residents better understand the roles of county departments, agencies, and commissions and how they serve and support residents locally. -
Cultivating local farm economies
Published on May 30, 2025
Farm viability requires flexibility, along with innovation in local government planning and zoning to allow for farm income diversification.