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Electricity Restructuring in Michigan: The Effects to Date of Public Act 141 and Potential Future Challenges

Michigan’s electric market restructuring laws (enacted in 2000) are a flawed attempt at restructuring Michigan’s electric market. Challenges created in the original legislation—coupled with the initial implementation decisions of the Michigan Public Service Commission—have created an economically unsustainable system for both producers and consumers of electricity in Michigan. Artificial incentives to encourage consumers to move […]

Michigan’s Land, Michigan’s Future final report of the Michigan Land Use Leadership Council

Prepared for Governor Jennifer Granholm and the Michigan Legislature In an effort to preserve the character of Michigan, the 26-member council was charged with addressing the trends, causes, and consequences of unmanaged growth and development in Michigan (Executive Order 2003-4). The council, staffed by Public Sector Consultants, provided more than 150 recommendations to the governor […]

Michigan in Brief: An Issues Handbook 2002–2003

Welcome to Michigan in Brief: 2002–03, a reference document about Michigan state government and public policy This seventh edition is sponsored by the Michigan Nonprofit Association and the Council of Michigan Foundations and was prepared and published by Public Sector Consultants, Inc. This handbook: addresses more than 40 Michigan public policy issues, presenting a glossary, […]