Panel proposes far-reaching changes for state laws and policies in Michigan.
"Michigan must do a much better job rebuilding its cities and protecting forests and farm lands or risk becoming a concrete-covered, Midwestern imitation of New Jersey. That's a key message of the Michigan Land Use Leadership Council, a high-powered panel charged with finding ways to better manage Michigan's 37 million acres. The Council was appointed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm."
Thanks to Stuart Meck, FAICP
FULL STORY: Panel Urges Growth Control

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Judge Halts Trump Order Tying State Transportation Grants to Immigration Actions
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