by Robert J. Kleine, Vice President and Senior Economist This Advisor summarizes the highlights of Governor Engler’s recommended state budget for fiscal year 1997–98. It comments on the budget's economic assumptions as ...
by Peter Pratt, Ph.D., Vice President for Health Policy This Advisor discusses policymakers' wish to shape the Michigan health care market and the unusual bipartisanship involved. Bipartisan Call to Shape the Health ...
by Laurie A. Cummings, Senior Consultant for Economic and Education Policy Special education students, once segregated in separate classrooms and buildings, are now a familiar sight in mainstream schools. In ...
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. ...
by Robert J. Kleine, Vice President and Senior Economist This Advisor discusses the implications of various proposals allowing the investment of Social Security Trust Fund monies in the stock market. Advisory Panel ...
Brief commentaries and opinion pieces on issues of the day. Published periodically, sometimes in conjunction with Michigan Roundup. Written by various staff members. Technology in the Classroom - January 17 ...
A monthly publication that provides analysis of important health care issues under consideration by the legislature, executive branch, and professional associations. Written by Peter Pratt, Ph.D., Vice President and Senior ...
by Robert Kleine, Vice President and Senior Economist, and Laurie A. Cummings, Senior Consultant for Economic and Education Policy This Advisor describes the FY 1996–97 state budget. Included are changes ...
by Laurie A. Cummings, Senior Consultant for Economic and Education Policy Although several Michigan school districts have explored consolidation, none has occurred in about 30 years. This Advisor examines advantages ...
by Richard E. Chapin, Ph.D. This Advisor gives an interested citizen with an innovative public service idea an opportunity to present his case to our readers In the 1980s the ...