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Home > Special Collections > Municipal Reference Library > Links Local and State Organization Links Also see Municipal Organizations Center for Urban Studies See especially Census 2000 for latest updates of the Census results Citizens Research Council of Michigan**** Recommended for its ease of use, valuable full text reports, statistics, and many useful web links related to local issues   Detroit Economic Growth Corporation DEGC combines public sector policy and direction with private sector leadership. In partnership with city government it serves as the lead implementing agency for business retention, attraction and economic development initiatives in the city of Detroit. Detroit Regional Chamber Chamber of Commerce resources including facts on the region Greater Downtown Partnership A private, non-profit corporation formed in 1996 to accelerate physical revitalization and economic development in Greater Downtown Detroit Metropolitan Detroit Convention and Vistors Bureau   An independent, nonprofit economic development organization which receives its funding from several sources Mackinac Center For Public Policy A research and educational organization devoted to improving quality of life by promoting solutions to state and local policy questions Michigan Association of Counties County directories and legislative platforms Michigan League of Women Voters  Includes State LWV Voters Guide Michigan Municipal League  Publications (some full text), sample ordinances (click 'Programs & Services' then 'Legal Affairs'), and Legislative Issues concerning Municipalities Michigan Neighborhood Partnership  Includes Detroit Neighborhoods Survey Michigan Association of Planning Includes publication information and links to Michigan laws of interest to planners Michigan Township Association Includes directory of township officials and state laws relating to townships Southeast Michigan Council of Governments Programs, services, products, and data supporting planning and intergovernmental relations in the region United Way Community Services Direct access to over 130 Agencies in Southeast Michigan -- cross-referenced and searchable by topic COMPREHENSIVE Local and State Sites State Government & Politics Compiled by U. of Michigan Documents Center. See especially "Local Government" National City Government Research Center Includes links grouped by function e.g., planning, police and fire, health, etc., State and Local Government on the Net A frequently updated directory of links to government sponsored and controlled resources on the Internet -- has keyword search Munisource  Self proclaimed largest collection of links to municipal government-related information websites   Four stars (****) indicates HIGHLY USEFUL SITE