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.
- Local Millage Rollbacks Under Article XI, Section 31 of the Michigan Constitution
by Robert Kleine, Senior Economist and Editor of Public Sector Reports
January 9 - The Governor’s FY 1987–88 Budget Recommendations
January 29 - Overview of Michigan Budget Appropriations Fiscal Year 1987–88
March 12 - Minority Enrollment in Colleges and Universities in Michigan
by Gerald A. Faverman and Linda Headley
March 31 - State Revenue Forecasts: A Matter of Concern
by Robert Kleine
April 22 - Michigan Expenditures and Revenues: Comparisons with Other States, FY 1984-85
by Robert Kleine
May 5 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal
by Christopher Steele and William Rustem
June 26 - Tax Increment Financing: The Effect on Local Government Revenues
by Robert Kleine
July 9 - Revenue Needs are Increasing for States: State Revenue Comparisons, 1986
by Robert Kleine
July 17 - FY 1987–88 State Appropriations
July 28 - Gambling: Good Public Policy?
by Ruth Beier, Mark Jorritsma, and Robert Kleine
August 20 - Analysis of Michigan Budget Appropriations Fiscal Year 1987–88
September - State Tax Issues
by Robert Kleine
October 1 - Welfare Dependency: Questioning Common Assumptions
by Michael French Smith, Ph.D.
November - Mutualization of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan: Healthy for Michigan?
by Daniel P. Webber
November 2 - Biennial Budgeting
by Ruth Beier
November 17 - Michigan School Finance: A Proposal for Reform
by Robert Kleine, Ruth Beier, and Richard Hathaway
November 18
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.
- State Legislative Health Committees and Federal Notes
April - New Medicaid Rates and Cardiac Care Certificates of Need
May 8 - Infant Mortality and AIDS in Michigan
June 3 - Alzheimer’s Disease and Health Coverage
July 10 - Substance Abuse and Medical Liability
August - Health Care PACs and Task Force on Access to Health Care
September - AIDS and CON and Health Planning Report
October 9 - HMOs in the Red and Ford-UAW Contract Health Benefits
November 6 - Michigan Health Initiative vs. Wayne County Deficit and Care Management for the Elderly
December 4
Michigan Commentary
A periodic publication that offers insight into current or emerging political, social, and policy issues.
- Robert Bowman: A Profile
by Bev Farrar
April 20 - Rick Cole: A Profile
by Don Weeks
May 1 - Political Cycles
by Craig Ruff
June 2 - Paul Hillegonds: A Profile
by Bev Farrar
June 29 - Major General Vernon J. Andrews, Director of The Department of Military Affairs and
Adjutant General of the Michigan National Guard
by Don Weeks
September 2 - The Michigan Economy—On the Brink of a Recession?
by Robert Kleine
September 17 - A Profile: Shelby P. Solomon, Director of the Michigan Department of Management and Budget
by William R. Knox
October 15 - Blanchard at the Turn: A Personal View
by Gerald A. Faverman, Ph.D.
November 19 - 1929 Revisited?
by Robert Kleine, Senior Economist
November 24 - A Review of George Weeks, Stewards of the State: The Governors of Michigan
by Richard J. Hathaway Senior Consultant for Public Policy Research
December 8 - Legislative Reapportionment in Michigan
by Bernard Apol
December 16
Michigan Revenue Report
- January focus: State Unemployment Rates
- February focus: Revenue Estimates FY 1986–87 and FY 1987–88
- March focus: Michigan Employment Growth, 1979–86
- April focus: Consumer Prices
- May focus: Michigan Personal Income
- June focus: Regional Unemployment
- July focus: State Unemployment Rates
- August focus: Michigan Personal Income—First Quarter 1987
- September focus: Automotive Production
- October focus: Interest Rates
- November focus: Michigan Personal Income Growth During the Current Economic Expansion
- December focus: Foreign Investment in Michigan
Fiscal Awareness Service
Debating Michigan’s Future Toward the Year 2000
As part of our Fiscal Awareness Service, Public Sector Consultants Inc., will publish a series of policy papers discussing the significance of the year 2000 for public policy in Michigan. The first paper will provide an overview; others will present provocative commentary about the environment, education, health, economic development, and government organization in Michigan. These papers are intended to encourage thought and discussion. The comments of our readership are welcome and may be incorporated into the final publication, a compendium of the series. The creative thought for these papers comes from an editorial group of Public Sector Consultants, Inc., staff and associates headed by Dr. Gerald A. Faverman.
- Health Care in Michigan
January - Education
February