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 ...
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 ...
A periodic publication of observation, speculation, and commentary about state and federal political and election-year matters. Examines key issues, the political fortunes and campaigns of candidates, and anticipates how election ...
by Paul R. Smyth, Ph.D. In Michigan, as in much of the United States, "school choice" has been a popular, albeit controversial, approach to education reform. This Advisor examines recent ...
by William R. Rustem, Senior Vice President This Advisor is adapted from a speech given on January 9, 1996, to the Michigan State Land Use Forum, sponsored by Michigan State ...
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 ...
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 David Kimball, Senior Consultant for Public Policy This Advisor conundrum posed by the environmental justice controversy and outlines potential solutions to this growing debate that has the business community ...
by Robert Kleine, Senior Economist, and Brent McIntosh, Research Assistant This paper examines trends in Michigan transportation revenue from 1982 to the present–with particular attention to the motor fuel taxes, ...