The Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) is located in the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

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Relations between #Michigan and its #localgovs are deteriorating, according to @CLOSUP at @UMich's @fordschool. See the details on @GreeneBarrett's website. @NancyYAugustine @MichLeague @MMLeague @ASPANational @NCSLorg Click: greenebarrett.com/management…
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Local government leaders say that challenges continue for state-local relations, according to the latest Michigan Public Policy Survey. More from the survey’s findings from @UMichiganNews: myumi.ch/Dwbe5
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.@FordSchool’s @CLOSUP will lead a two year survey on the perspectives of Michigan’s local government, public safety and prosecutorial officials on factors associated with openness to, and adoption of, racial justice and other public safety policies. myumi.ch/qGWMN
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A new two-year study on the state of Michigan’s approach to new public safety measures and criminal justice reform will be led by U-M researchers from @CLOSUP and #UMPovertySolutions. myumi.ch/XnbyD @FordSchool
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.@CLOSUP survey: Local government leaders across Michigan say the "right-to-work" law has had no impact on issues such as community business growth, the ability of local government to lure/keep public sector employees or fiscal health of their jurisdiction.news.umich.edu/michigan-loca…
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We're excited to partner with @umich #UMPovertySolutions to better understand support for #criminaljustice reform, with support from @JoyceFdn. We hope to hear from stakeholders with suggestions. Email closup@umich.edu. More at: myumi.ch/DwQzm & myumi.ch/8eDEn
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FREE WEBINAR: Updates & Resources for Local Governments on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 1:30 PM. Register now: bit.ly/44DfKO3. With Treasurer Eubanks and @MItownships @MIcounties @MMLeague @MICountyRoads #LocalGov #MIBudget #MiGov
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Tom Ivacko, the executive director of CLOSUP, said he's not surprised that so many cities and towns are spending their federal aid on infrastructure projects. trib.al/I2qkHLH
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Michigan local governments are facing challenges in spending the $4.4 billion in COVID relief allocated to them in the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act, according to a new @CLOSUP survey. myumi.ch/gRXPV
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29 Jun 2023
#Michigan #localgovs continue to experience a range of challenges spending #ARPA funds, particularly cost problems due to #inflation and procurement problems due to #supplychains and related issues. See the latest #MPPS survey: myumi.ch/Gkykg
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15 Jun 2023
Almost half of #localgov leaders in #Michigan’s #urban communities believe their government’s #workforce is not as representative as it could be of the community’s racial and ethnic composition. Just 24% have policies or practices to address this. See myumi.ch/w7egX
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Our @bensolis1 puts his redistricting hat back on dives into the Michigan implications of last week's SCOTUS ruling in the Alabama U.S. House maps. Some really good insights here from those who were involved in Michigan's 2021 remapping process.
With the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling that Alabama's new congressional map diluted Black voting strength, some have postulated what effect the ruling could have on other states with maps that faced criticism for doing the same. bit.ly/3J7J6fi
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What is carbon pricing? @FordSchool professor Barry Rabe joins Michigan Minds to discuss his recent paper, “Carbon Pricing Enters Middle Age,” and how carbon border adjustments can link future carbon pricing to international trade. myumi.ch/NkZRV @UMSEAS
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Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2023 CLAS Executive Leadership Training with Dr. Daniel Bergan! 🛎️ Register for the executive training course by clicking here ➡️ mycomartsci.msu.edu/s/1393/1… #leadershiptraining #msu #summercourse
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17 May 2023
The latest #MPPS survey finds #Michigan #localgov leaders’ views on the state’s direction continue gradual improvement from low point in 2021, though evaluations are still negative overall, and progress slows from last year’s uptick. See myumi.ch/Xnkye #migov #mileg
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♻️ Michigan local government leaders show strong support for environmental sustainability and #recycling, according to a recent survey. A majority believe in the benefits of recycling, including protecting clean water and addressing climate change. myumi.ch/Rpqjd
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A strong majority of Michigan local government leaders feel that good governance includes promoting environmental sustainability and “being green,” according to a recent @CLOSUP survey of nearly 1,400 leaders across the state. myumi.ch/PrAVb
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Strong local leaders are critically important to supporting MI residents & keeping our state a desirable place to live, work & visit. MTA's Robert R. Robinson Scholarship helps support aspiring leaders by offering financial assistance to college juniors, seniors & grad students.
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