local government

Minutes is a new project at Michigan Radio to help keep track of what's happening at local government meetings throughout the state. As part of the…

Today on Stateside, Michigan's counties are playing a critical role in the public health response to COVID-19, but the costs of the outbreak are straining…

Today on Stateside, Michigan's local governments are moving public meetings online. Hackers took notice and are heckling and streaming inappropriate…

What happens with a cash-strapped city loses its grip on the ability to govern and provide basic services for residents?New research from Michigan State…

Most wind energy projects in Michigan are on farmland in the southern part of the state. They are often controversial even there, but one company wants to…

Here’s a pop quiz for you. What’s the name of your county clerk?County clerks play a critical role in keeping government operations on track, but they’re…

Tomorrow is Election Day. It’s an off-year election focused on local issues and races.But there’s still plenty of money being poured into these local…

This week, Representative Jason Sheppard, from southeast Michigan, and Senator Joe Hune, from Livingston County, both Republicans, introduced identical…

Only a few manufacturing facilities in the world measure over a million square feet. These marvels of modern industrialism are massive operations, and…

The Next IdeaA survey of local government leaders across Michigan finds they are not happy with state government.The latest Michigan Public Policy Survey…