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Uncertainty Defines New Michigan Transportation Funding Package
Lack of Financial Resources Central to Michiganders Lagging Health Outcomes
The FY2026 budget makes big strides in funding, but a clearer roadmap needed on how dollars are used
Michigan’s “potholes and pot” budget tackles how we fund roads and how we use marijuana tax revenue
Without renewal of healthcare tax credits, premiums expected to jump 70%
Disappointing early results from Michigan’s efforts to improve reading among low-income students.
Michigan's a home rule state...but it doesn't allow local tax options. What?
From Events to Equity: Evaluating Admissions Taxes for Michigan Cities
No More Free Lunch for All: Lack of State Budget Already Impacting Some Schools – and Kids
“In the Weeds” – a new Citizens Research Council podcast for “the wonkier, the nerdier” among us
Other states get bigger bangs for their road construction buck; MI roads stuck at 40th in the U.S.
One Big Beautiful Bill Creates One Billion Hit to Upcoming Michigan Budget
Federal Medicaid Cuts Will Have Big Consequences in Michigan
Forecast for Michigan's Economy: Uncertainty, Variability and Consensus, Oh My!
Michigan roads rank 40 nationally. Lawmakers should scrap outdated funding formula and start over
New report: Michigan’s roads rank 40th in U.S. Experts: scrap road-funding formula and start over
Michigan has an underperforming road system. Road funding proposals should address this
Would Reforming the Use of Earmarks in Statute Be the End of Pork as We Know It?
Governor Recommends Funding Bumps for Students, New Sin Tax and More: Gov. Whitmer’s New-Budget Plan
Increased State Revenue Estimates for FY25 and FY26 Should Mean Slightly Easier Budget Negotiations