@CLOSUP

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

 Ann Arbor, Michigan
closup.umich.edu/
Joined May 2010
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So enjoyed this conversation w Sarah Lucas from Office of Rural Devp @migovernment on elevating & supporting rural innovation. Many thanks to @SarahBanasMills @fordschool @CLOSUP @GrahamInstitute fordschool.umich.edu/video/2…

Sarah Lucas and Tony Pipa - Rural Resilience: Stories of Hope and Innovation

Two leading voices for rural prosperity: Tony Pipa (Scholar, Center for Sustainable Development, Brookings Institution, and Host, Reimagine Rural Podcast), share his experiences visiting rural...

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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
“Local leaders are still overwhelmingly concerned about the state taking too much decision-making authority away from local governments, and increasingly think the state does not value local input.” Debra Horner, Senior Program Manager, Michigan Public Policy Survey

ALT “Local leaders are still overwhelmingly concerned about the state taking too much decision-making authority away from local governments, and increasingly think the state does not value local input.” Debra Horner, Senior Program Manager, Michigan Public Policy Survey

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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
text: “We will consult widely with community and state-level reform advocates, state and local officials, academic researchers, and others, during the planning phases to ensure the survey designs are based on broad and diverse input. We believe the insights provided by local leaders and public safety officials will help sharpen understanding of what kinds of reform may be possible in what community contexts.” Debra Horner Senior Program Manager, Michigan Public Policy Survey Program

ALT text: “We will consult widely with community and state-level reform advocates, state and local officials, academic researchers, and others, during the planning phases to ensure the survey designs are based on broad and diverse input. We believe the insights provided by local leaders and public safety officials will help sharpen understanding of what kinds of reform may be possible in what community contexts.” Debra Horner Senior Program Manager, Michigan Public Policy Survey Program

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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
"How much and where is the political will to embrace or enact change? What barriers to change exist in which kinds of communities? These are the questions we will be probing." Tom Ivacko, Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) Executive Director

ALT "How much and where is the political will to embrace or enact change? What barriers to change exist in which kinds of communities? These are the questions we will be probing." Tom Ivacko, Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) Executive Director

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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…

Michigan local leaders' views on employee unions: Few changes as 'right-to-work' comes and goes

A majority of local government leaders across Michigan say the state's recently repealed "right-to-work" law has had no impact on relationships between the jurisdictions' government and employee...

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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 [email protected]. 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
Headshot of MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks with an image of a laptop and list of webinar topics covered: State of Michigan Budget Update, Michigan Economic Update, FY2024 Budget Changes for Local Governments, Local Budget Planning Tips

ALT Headshot of MI Treasurer Rachael Eubanks with an image of a laptop and list of webinar topics covered: State of Michigan Budget Update, Michigan Economic Update, FY2024 Budget Changes for Local Governments, Local Budget Planning Tips

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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

Local Michigan governments face challenges spending ARPA funds

More than 80% of Michigan's larger cities said they are using ARPA funds for capital improvements like buildings and parks.

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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
text: “We see that the uncertainty that comes with one-time funding is holding some of these communities back, as well as the supply chain issues that have plagued the economy as a whole.” Debra Horner Michigan Public Policy Survey Senior Program Manager

ALT text: “We see that the uncertainty that comes with one-time funding is holding some of these communities back, as well as the supply chain issues that have plagued the economy as a whole.” Debra Horner Michigan Public Policy Survey Senior Program Manager

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#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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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.
Gongwer Michigan (State Affairs Michigan)@GongwerMichigan12 Jun 2023
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
“This issue of carbon pricing, as challenging as it has been politically, we've seen some really significant advances. And yet, the challenges remain to effectively implement existing policies and make sure they're durable, and then begin to weave together these different initiatives in a more global effort to confront this challenge." Barry Rabe, J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, featured on Michigan Minds

ALT “This issue of carbon pricing, as challenging as it has been politically, we've seen some really significant advances. And yet, the challenges remain to effectively implement existing policies and make sure they're durable, and then begin to weave together these different initiatives in a more global effort to confront this challenge." Barry Rabe, J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, featured on Michigan Minds

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New Michigan Public Policy Survey from @fordschool's @CLOSUP found that despite two-year trend of improvement, most #Michigan local officials continue to say the state is on the wrong track. h/t @tomivacko news.umich.edu/most-michigan…

Most Michigan local officials continue to say state is on the wrong track, though outlook slightly...

Despite a two-year trend of improvement, nearly 60% of Michigan's local government leaders say the state is on the wrong track in 2023, according to a recent University of Michigan survey.

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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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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
Text: Fully 94% of Michigan local officials support local access to recycling in their communities, including 66% who express strong support in communities with recycling services currently, and 46% who strongly support adding recycling services in places that currently lack such access.

ALT Text: Fully 94% of Michigan local officials support local access to recycling in their communities, including 66% who express strong support in communities with recycling services currently, and 46% who strongly support adding recycling services in places that currently lack such access.

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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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