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State and local governmental entities in Michigan and state branches of the Federal government. Check the links below and you can also take a look at everything under Absolute Michigan keyword "gov".

The Conference on Michigan's Future - Nov 13-15, 20094394

Growing Stupidity: Will MSU Extension Be Shuttered?4821

November 2009 Michigan Event Calendar4400

Michigan Wind Energy Zones & Windmills in the Water4810

Weird Wednesday: The Pierson Beavers - a Dam Shame4791

Report from the 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference4776

Seeking Michigan: Hot dogs, Strohs and the President4769

Michigan Rated #1 in Social Media Tourism Promotion4765

of Farms & Folly: Michigan Department of History, Arts & Libraries4741

The Conference on Michigan's Future - Nov 13-15, 2009
The 2nd annual Conference on Michigan's Future will be held Friday November 13 through Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Crystal Mountain Resort near Traverse City. The conference will explores visions of a sustainable future for Michigan, from the critical challenges facing our economy to strategies for developing a stable, enduring economic, energy and environmental future.

Growing Stupidity: Will MSU Extension Be Shuttered?
Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry says that it looks as if Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm will veto funding for agricultural extension programs. Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station system and MSU extension are providing the research, development, and education for Michiganâ€™s emerging green economy as well as our agricultural industry.

November 2009 Michigan Event Calendar
A sampling of Michigan festivals & events for the month of November. As usual, there's no way to get them all, so please add links and information about the one's we've missed (or reviews of ones we have) in the comments section.

FROM MICHIGAN IN PICTURES

Kalamazoo Fire Department: Truck 17 in front of Old Central, photo by Stoney06

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Export Michigan
Michigan District Export Council (MDEC) is an organization of leaders from across Michigan who provide a source of professional, international business advice for local firms interested in exporting. Offices in Ypsilanti & Grand Rapids.

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Berrien County
Berrien County Government official site. (St. Joseph, Berrien County)
Center for Michigan
Our objective is to develop and gain broad agreement on a strategic agenda to accelerate the transition through our present difficulties and encourage the rise of the next great Michigan. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Citizens Research Council of Michigan
Factual, unbiased independent information on significant issues concerning state and local government organization and finance. CRC believes that the use of this information by policymakers will lead to sound, rational public policy in Michigan. (Livonia, Wayne County)
City of Farmington Hills
a progressive community with the charm and security of a small town. (Farmington Hills, Oakland County)
City of Warren
Information about the city. Includes Warren Weekly News Podcasts. (Warren, Macomb County)
City of Wyandotte
The area is named for the Wyandot Indians - check here for all kinds of information from the city, links to government offices and lots of information about the community. (Wyandotte, Wayne County)
Export Michigan
Michigan District Export Council (MDEC) is an organization of leaders from across Michigan who provide a source of professional, international business advice for local firms interested in exporting. Offices in Ypsilanti & Grand Rapids. (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County)
for my amusement only...
"Reality has a well-known liberal bias" - Stephen Colbert (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Mackinac Bridge Authority
Official web site for the Mackinac Bridge Authority with news, photo galleries, web cam, history and Mackinac Bridge Walk information. (Mackinaw City, Cheboygan County)
Mackinac Center for Public Policy
A nonpartisan research and educational institute devoted to improving the quality of life for all Michigan citizens by promoting sound solutions to state and local policy questions through providing objective analysis of Michigan issues. (Midland, Midland County)
Michigan Association of Counties (MAC)
For more than a century, the MAC has provided a unified, nonpartisan voice for Michigan's 83 counties, fostering 699 elected county commissioners and local personnel, and state and federal legislatures, decision-makers, media and the general public. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Campaign Finance Network
A nonpartisan, nonprofit coalition of organizations and individuals concerned about the influence of money in politics and the need for campaign finance reform in Michigan. MCFN conducts research on the impact of contributions on elections and policy. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Coalition for Progress
We're an independent progressive group for the people of Michigan dedicated to holding our elected political leaders accountable. We are bringing people together to elect progressive leaders who are committed to moving Michigan forward. (Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County)
Michigan Cool Cities Initiative
Michigan cities of all sizes and the regions surrounding them are our future. To survive and thrive in the future, Michigan's cities must retain and attract more people including urban pioneers and young knowledge workers to its cities. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Government Television (MGTV)
Featuring resources for teachers and students, including our live and tape-delayed coverage of the Michigan House of Representatives, Michigan Senate, Michigan Supreme Court's oral argument and free video, dealing with Michigan's role in the Civil War. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan House of Representatives
Web site for the Michigan State House offers information about legislative calendar, pending and enacted bills, committees, Republican & Democratic Caucus, resources to find and contact your representative and useful information for Michigan citizens. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan in Brief
A reference document about Michigan state government and public policy that ddresses more than 40 Michigan issues, presenting a glossary, background, a nonpartisan discussion of policy options, and sources of additional information. Free to view online. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Senate
Information about the Senate of the State of Michigan including Senator web pages, committees, caucuses, employment and general information about the Senate (including kid's pages). (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Tax Truth
Providing citizens, policymakers, elected officals, and the media with accurate and true information about state government taxes and spending in Michigan. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Week
Michigan Week's mission is to inspire people - at the local level - to embrace, explore and celebrate the history, resources and opportunities that set Michigan apart as an ideal state to work, play and thrive. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Publius.org - Michigan Voter Education
A non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that explores the impact of the Internet on democracy and develop web-based tools to enhance the exchange of ideas and information. Every educated citizen strengthens our democracy. (Detroit, Wayne County)
State Archives of Michigan
With documents dating back to 1792, the State Archives of Michigan houses much of Michigan's record heritage. Be sure to check out the "Image of the Month". (Lansing, Ingham County)
State of Michigan - Michigan.gov
Official web site for the State of Michigan with general state information, news and state departments including Treasury, Natural Resources and Education. Numerous online forms and resources as well. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Susan J. Demas' Capitol Chronicles
A blog about Michigan politics written by Susan J. Demas, syndicated columnist and political analyst for Michigan Information and Research Service (MIRS). (Lansing, Ingham County)
The City of Hamtramck
Hamtramck was one of four Wayne County townships (Detroit, Mackinaw, Sergeant). It has grown increasingly ethnically diverse but still bears many reminders of its Polish ancestry in family names, street names and businesses. (Hamtramck, Wayne County)
The Grand Vision
The Grand Vision is a land use and transportation study process to facilitate providing a framework for propelling the Grand Traverse region for the next 50 years and beyond. (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)