Public Policy Advisor
A periodic series that examines such subjects as fiscal and tax policy, health and environmental issues, and education policy and offers commentary on current or emerging political, social, and policy issues.
- Industry Rends in Michigan, 1963–86
by Robert Kleine, Senior Economist
January 13 - Michigan Expenditures and Revenues: Comparisons with Other States, FY 1986–87
by Robert Kleine and Frances Spring
February 3 - Trends in State-local Tax Revenue: 1970–87
by Robert Kleine, Senior Economist
March 24 - Overview and Analysis of Michigan Budget Appropriations, Fiscal Year 1989–90
March 31 - School Finance Reform Ballot Proposals A and B: Description and Analysis
by Robert Kleine, Senior Economist
October 13 - Analysis of Michigan Budget Appropriations, Fiscal Year 1989–90
October 25
Michigan Roundup
A one-page summary of Michigan legislative activity and political news of significance to government operations, public policy, and voter attitudes. Published weekly during legislative sessions and intermittently during legislative recesses.
Health Policy Bulletin
A monthly publication that provides analysis of important health care issues under consideration by the legislature, executive branch, and professional associations.
- Health Care Policy in the Next Session
January 6 - Mail Order Prescription Services and Health Care Policy
February 3 - Rural Health Limitations
March 3 - Certificate of Need Commission and State Employee Benefits
April 7 - Genetic Discrimination and Specialty Nurse Reimbursement
May 5 - Social Services Budget and New OSAS Chief
June 9 - The Hollister Plan and Medical Malpractice Report
July 7 - The Social Services and Medicaid Budget, Round Two and CON Commission Adopts Standards
August 7 - Abortion Rights Legislation and Andromeda Strain, Here We Come
October 6 - Urban Health Care and Regional Health Care Delivery Systems
November 17 - Auto Insurance Cost Containment and Governor’s Health Care Cost Management Report
December 11
Michigan Commentary
A periodic publication that offers insight into current or emerging political, social, and policy issues.
- Michigan House of Representatives: New Members
by William R. Knox
January 27 - Representing the Unrepresented in the State Legislature
by Bernard J. Apol
May 5 - Senate Majority Leader John Engler: A Profile
by Bev Farrar
May 12 - Early Childhood Education
by Diane M. Drago
May 18 - FY 1989–90 State Appropriations
by Robert Kleine, Senor Economist
August 15 - Running on Empty: Michigan’s Transportation Needs
by Robert Kleine and Frances Spring
November 3 - Proposals A and B
by Craig Ruff
November 8 - Michigan Plays a Leading Role in the World Economy
by Gerald A. Faverman, Ph.D.
December 1
Michigan Revenue Report
- January focus: Motor Vehicle Sales
- February focus: Inflation
- March focus: Revenue Estimates, FY 1988–89 and FY 1989–90
- April focus: Employment and Inflation
- May focus: State Employment and Unemployment
- June focus: Michigan Personal Income
- July focus: State Equalized Value
- August focus: Michigan Sales Tax
- September focus: Michigan Personal Income
- October focus: Michigan Employment by Labor Market
- November focus: Motor Vehicle Sales and Production
- December focus: Michigan Employment