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Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-3: Reproductive Freedom for All
Published on September 23, 2022
This bulletin offers Michigan voters a brief analysis of Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-3, a proposed constitutional amendment to protect reproductive rights, including the right to abortion care. -
Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-1: Financial Disclosure Reports & Legislative Term Limits
Published on September 23, 2022
This bulletin offers Michigan voters a brief analysis of Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-1, which would amend the Michigan Constitution. -
Impact of Headlee Millage Rollback, MI Counties, 2015/16
Published on March 21, 2017
Impact of Headlee Millage Rollback, MI Counties, 2015/16 -
4-H Citizenship: Government Is Us! A Civic Engagement Curriculum for Youth Groups
Published on April 16, 2015
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Dealing with the Challenge of Economic Uncertainty
Published on April 20, 2023
Dr. Eric Scorsone discusses the impact of inflation and economic challenges, what direction the economy might be heading in, and steps local governments can take to prepare for a variety of scenarios. -
Sample Land Division Review Worksheet
Published on July 26, 2021
Sample land division review worksheet for use by the official responsible for approving or rejecting proposed land divisions. -
Beyond State Takeovers: Reconsidering the Role of State Government in Local Financial Distress ...
Published on November 11, 2015
This report’s practical recommendations are aimed at assisting the C.S. Mott Foundation, state and local officials, and Michigan residents in identifying a more effective policy and legal approach to local fiscal crises. -
Detroit Consent Agreement and Emergency Manager Laws
Published on August 20, 2012
Detroit Consent Agreement and Emergency Manager Laws -
Frequently Asked Questions About the New Michigan Local Financial Emergency Law [Public Act 436 of 2012]
Published on January 30, 2013
When Michigan voters struck down Public Act 4 (commonly known as the "Emergency Manager Law"), the Michigan legislature passed a new law concerning cities and school districts in fiscal crises. -
Developing an Early Warning System for Michigan's Schools
Published on January 21, 2015
This paper examines district deficit and predictors of distress in the proposed early warning system, finding a weak correlation. It suggests alternative fiscal measurements with stronger correlation. -
The Suspension of the Emergency Manager Law and its Implications
Published on August 14, 2012
This FAQ document will outline many of the questions, identify some sources of guidance during this period of confusion, and will serve as a platform for better understanding the challenges in addressing local government financial crises. -
Local Government Response COVID-19 Panel
Published on June 18, 2020
Highlights from a panel of local government leaders reflecting on the first three months of COVID-19 and how their unit of government responded. -
Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-2: Promote the Vote 2022
Published on October 11, 2022
This bulletin offers Michigan voters a brief analysis of statewide ballot proposal 22-2, which would amend the Michigan Constitution to expand voting rights protections. -
Freedom of Information Act
Published on May 31, 2016
The Freedom of Information Act applies to nearly all records of a planning/zoning department, planning commissions, zoning boards and zoning boards of appeals. Includes 2018 amendments. -
Chapter 9 Bankruptcy: Simulation Exercise
Published on December 12, 2016
While not a cure for fiscal stress, Chapter 9 is a tool that a municipality may use to reset its financial course when all other methods fail. This paper identifies several lessons learned through a simulation exercise using live case data. -
Michigan's Post-Recession Spending
Published on September 1, 2018
Over the past eight years, the state’s economy has seen significant improvements. Even with these increases, there remain significant concerns regarding funding for key public policy priorities in the state. -
Craft Around the World Series China: Michigan 4-H Children's Art Exchange
Published on June 25, 2021
This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as creating children's art which tells a story. Every piece of art becomes a visual letter to children in China. -
Knowledgeable Navigation to Avoid the Iceberg: Considerations in Proactively Addressing School District Fiscal Stress in Michigan
Published on June 20, 2015
This paper proposes a proactive, evidence-based financial health indicator system that may prevent many school districts from severe fiscal crisis. Fifty-seven Michigan school districts ended 2014 with a deficit or projected deficit. -
Considering the impact of Remote Work on Income Tax Refunds: Michigan Municipal Governments
Published on March 17, 2023
The proportion of Americans engaged in remote work grew by unprecedented amounts over the course of the pandemic, with several implications for local governments in Michigan stemming from this change. -
County Revenue Options
Published on December 1, 2016
Michigan counties have very limited revenue options other than the property tax. Additional revenue options provided to counties include general sales tax, motor fuel tax, alcohol, and tobacco tax.