The 1996 Michigan Education Poll
Summary The Michigan Education Poll began in 1982 as a project of the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Project Outreach program. The 1996 Michigan Education Poll is the 12th survey in this series and was conducted for the MDE by Public Sector Consultants, Inc. This year’s poll marks the fourth year that private sponsors have…
Public Sector Reports 1995
Michigan Economic Bulletin A monthly review of economic indicators, state revenue receipts, and appropriations and tax developments. Each issue contains current good and bad economic news, an article of special focus, a list of publications of interest, and economic news from the state capitol; in alternating quarters, a special insert presents a general economic forecast…
Saving Our Cities: Can the New Federal Initiatives Succeed?
by Jack Bails, Vice President and Senior Consultant for Natural Resources This report discusses federal initiatives to address the problems of the nation’s inner cities in the context of Michigan’s efforts to develop a statewide strategy of sustainable land use. Introduction The plight of impoverished urban areas is once again getting much national attention. Past…
Decision Making and Public Support
by David Gruber, Senior Consultant This report discusses how organizations—public and private—can gain consensus and public support for their projects and policies. Introduction Public support is often critical to the success of a new project or policy in government or in business. Obtaining that support has become a complex process, however. Companies and government agencies…
Public Sector Reports 1994
Michigan Economic Bulletin A monthly review of economic indicators, state revenue receipts, and appropriations and tax developments. Each issue contains current good and bad economic news, an article of special focus, a list of publications of interest, and economic news from the state capitol; in alternating quarters, a special insert presents a general economic forecast…
Public Sector Reports 1993
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. Biennial Budgeting by Robert Kleine Examines the pros and cons of annual versus biannual budgeting for state government and suggests that…
Public Sector Reports 1992
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. Crime and Public Policy in Michigan: A Profile of the Criminal Justice Crisis by Saundra Shirley James, Guest Author February 20…
Public Sector Reports 1991
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. What Price Property Tax Relief? by Robert Kleine, Senior Economist February 8 Overview and Analysis of the Governor’s Recommended Budget for…
Public Sector Reports 1990
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. Taxation of Mail Order Sales by Frances Spring, Economist January 5 Community Colleges at the Crossroads by Linda Headley Senior Consultant…
Public Sector Reports 1989
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…