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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.
Notice requirements in Michigan’s Open Meetings Act

Published on July 2, 2026
Michigan’s Open Meetings Act contains important requirements for the noticing of meetings of public bodies.
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.
Exploring bias

Published on May 6, 2026
Much of our discomfort with acknowledging bias comes from the assumption that only ‘bad’ people have biases. The problem is not the thought or bias, but if we act on the bias to exclude or discriminate against others different from us.