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ARE YOU KEEPING UP WITH CURRENT PLANNING AND ZONING ISSUES, RECENT COURT DECISIONS, ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS, PENDING LEGISLATION AND NEWLY ENACTED LAWS RELATED TO LOCAL PLANNING AND ZONING? Every month Planning & Zoning News carries a feature story on a topic of current statewide interest; columns by knowledgeable attorneys and community planners on typical planning & zoning issues; a summary of recent case law, attorney general opinions, pending legislation; and information on a variety of new publications, a Calendar of Events listing training opportunities and conferences; and Michigan specific Jobs Available. An online cumulative Index with more than 250 subject headings and an author index provides an important reference tool. The focus of special December issues from 1989 - 1996 include: Planning and the Internet (1996) - Articles by experienced internet users, how to build a home page, a "comprehensive" list of web sites including areas on planning and zoning, environmental protection, sustainable development and related issues. State Comprehensive Planning: The Michigan Experience 1934-1973 (1995) -Historical presentation that traces planning activity at the state level in Michigan from 1934-1973. Ethics (1994) - Information and articles on a wide range of issues that include ethical conduct in the public service, planning commissioner ethics and conflicts of interest, the ethical public manager, and code of ethics for government service. County Planning in Michigan (1993) - Articles by county planning directors discussing what county planning departments do and examining the potential that exists for more and better delivery of planning and zoning services through counties in both rural and urban areas. Includes survey results of 23 Michigan county planning departments covering questions about specific programs, environmental programs, housing, economic development, and tourism. Planner's Book of Lists IV (1992) - Geographic Information Systems. This issue explores current local government GIS programs and some of the opportunities and future problems for GIS in Michigan. Planner's Book of Lists III (1991) - Geographic display of 1990 Census data, Michigan Legislative Directory, and Laws Related to Economic Development and Housing in Michigan. Planner's Book of Lists II (1990) - Preliminary census data, the first statewide compilation of MIRIS land cover/use data, and other mapped and aerial information resources. Planner's Book of Lists (1989) - Lists of agencies, government organizations, legislators, publications, information sources, and grants. If you have questions regarding usage of this website or would like to report troubles, please send them via email to Control Room Technologies.