Local Government

People filled a township planning commission meeting on Wednesday to voice support for a temporary ban on data centers. The township is the latest northern Michigan municipality to consider such a move as local and regional pushback grows.

Leelanau County Administrator James Dyer responds to intimidation allegations and other accusations in a 25-page response to Finance Director Rio Risbridger's complaint, while arguing broader workplace dysfunction is to blame.

A new Michigan law requires some local elected officials to wait a certain amount of time before assuming office. And so far this session, it's the only election measure to receive bipartisan support in Lansing.

Leelanau County hired James Dyer to stabilize a troubled workplace. Eighteen months later, multiple allegations of intimidation have culminated in the county administrator being placed on paid leave pending an investigation.

The region lacks some of the infrastructure that developers look for, but experts said that doesn’t mean local leaders shouldn’t prepare. IPR digs into zoning, utilities, power grids and more.

A complaint filed by Leelanau County Finance Director Rio Risbridger accuses Administrator Jim Dyer of intimidation, transparency issues and policy violations.

Grand Traverse County commissioners are pressing the treasurer’s office to catch up on delayed financial reconciliations, citing repeated audit concerns and oversight risks.

We tackle everyone's favorite topics: local government and zoning. We talk about some resources for how to approach energy projects.

Last month, Boyne City parted ways with its city manager of 22 years. The move came right before budget time and now the city is moving to hire a replacement.

Welcome to IPR's new weekly election segment, focusing on local races and what's happening in your towns and communities.