local government services

From providing clean water to ensuring strong, sustainable infrastructure, local governments shape a majority of the programs Americans interact with everyday. Yet the people leading Michigan's municipalities do not fully reflect the communities they...

The Center for Local, State and Urban Policy released a new report that polled local officials on issues related to recycling as part of the Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project. The Capital News Service gathered reactions from across the state. ...

East Tawas, MI Fire DepartmentPhoto by George Thomas / Flickr.com/ CC by NC-ND 2.0CLOSUP’s latest policy report, released today, examines Michigan local government leaders’ opinions on fire protection services in their communities, including satisfac...