Resources

  • Property Tax in Michigan: Headlee, Proposal A, And Modern Challenges

    Published on May 11, 2026
    History of Michigan property taxes and the system's current challenges

  • Property Tax in Michigan: Principles of Good Tax Reform

    Published on May 11, 2026
    Guiding principles that may be useful to both citizens and policymakers in designing and assessing proposed tax reforms.

  • Data Center Resources

    Published on February 12, 2026
    This at-a-glance document provides an overview of data centers and highlights resources available to communities and local leaders as they navigate a complex landscape.

  • Net Flow of Federal Funds to States and Counties

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation explores the net flow of federal funds to states and counties.

  • Water System Finance in Michigan Municipalities

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares key information related to public water system finance in Michigan.

  • State Banks and Public Infrastructure Investment

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares insight on state-level banking and public sector finance options.

  • Federal Reconciliation and the State of Michigan

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares information on the federal reconciliation process for the 2026 budget and the state of Michigan.

  • Housing Shortages and Short-Term Rentals

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares key information related to housing and short-term rentals in Michigan.

  • Statewide and Lansing Area Economic Forecast: 2026

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares a statewide and Lansing-area economic forecast for 2026.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Infrastructure Management

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares key information related to artificial intelligence in public infrastructure management.