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PapersThe Center for Michigan publishes papers on a variety of topics pertinent to our mission of making Michigan the great state we all want it to be. In the links below, you can read our reports on tax and education reform, as well as our white paper entitled "The New Model Michigan," which was the starting point for our public engagement campaign, Michigan's Defining Moment.Related PostsOct 15, 2009
SPECIAL REPORT: AN INSIDE LOOK AT MICHIGAN'S REGIONAL ECONOMIESBeyond the dismal unemployment numbers, what's happening in Michigan's economy? Are there spots of growth? Are some regions healthier than others? How do Michigan's distinct regional economies compare to others in the Great Lakes and across the nation? New numbers from the feds provide fascinating and provocative answers to those questions. At the end of September, the [...] Apr 20, 2009
$1.5 Billion in Reform ChoicesTough & Painful describes our compilation of reform ideas as budget woes intensify in Lansing. Just like the checkbook choices at many kitchen tables in Michigan, state government's options for reform are tough, painful, hard to swallow. But not impossible. The Center for Michigan has compiled a list of more than $1.5 billion in hard choices [...] Mar 12, 2009
SPECIAL REPORT: Michigan's Incredible Shrinking School YearImagine if the United States completely flopped in the next Olympics. Imagine if countries like Japan and South Korea dominated the medal count and it was obvious those athletes had simply out-worked, out-practiced, and out-performed ours. The likely results… Public outcry. Fired coaches. Promises of a quick return to athletic glory would echo across the land. We [...] Feb 19, 2009
Pocketbook Glance: How YOU Fund the State BudgetMichigan Governor Jennifer Granholm announced her latest budget plan last week. So what's the big deal? Why should you care? Because no matter how you think the government should spend your tax dollars (whether it be social programs, education, criminal justice, environmental protection, a return of those dollars to you through tax cuts, or any [...] Jul 28, 2008
Thinking and DoingA statewide group of bipartisan business and political leaders formed the Center for Michigan in early 2006 to assist our state through its current period of wrenching economic trouble and create informed hope for a better future Michigan. Click Here to read full report May 21, 2008
Common Ground Agenda for Michigan's TransformationClick to read Michigan's Defining Moment one year report: A Common Ground Agenda for Michigan's Transformation 05/21/2008 05/21/2008 10/19/2007 03/29/2007 01/17/2007 01/01/2007 07/01/2006 07/01/2006 06/08/2006 06/04/2005 |
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