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  • Michigan Tax Policy for the Incoming 2019 Gubernatorial Administration

    Published on March 6, 2018
    This is paper one in the ongoing Michigan at a Crossroad Series. The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a concise summary of some of the most important features of the tax system in Michigan, along with a brief guide to some policy proposals.

  • Emergency Rules of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act

    Published on December 11, 2017
    These rules are promulgated by the department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to establish emergency rules for the purpose of implementing the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act, 2016 PA 281, MCL 333.27101 et seq.

  • Reasons and Risks: Pension Obligation Bonding in Michigan

    Published on November 1, 2017
    This policy brief explores pension obligation bonding in the United States as well as in Michigan specifically.

  • Headlee and Proposal A Explained for Michigan Counties

    Published on November 1, 2017
    This report provides the Michigan Constitution language and stated purpose of the Headlee and Proposal A amendments. The 2016 revenue loss due to both provisions is presented for each county.

  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments webinar

    Published on October 27, 2017
    Bill Anderson and Jeff Nutting of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments talk about how their organization uses data to inform local governments and help inform long-term planning.

  • Service Solvency: Ability of Michigan Cities to Provide an Adequate Level of Public Services

    Published on June 19, 2017
    Using audit reports and F-65 reports from the Department of Treasury, this report identifies Michigan cities that may be service insolvent, or on the verge of being unable to provide fundamental services to their residents.

  • A Review of Michigan's Local Financial Emergency Law

    Published on May 10, 2017
    The paper outlines the four versions of local emergency manager law, and discusses pros and cons of PA 436 of 2012. It outlines four major alternatives to the way Michigan addresses local financial emergencies.

  • County Revenue Sharing Program: A Proposal for a New Formula

    Published on May 8, 2017
    The proposed new county revenue sharing formula levels the playing field between low and high taxable value property counties, accounts for tax effort and adjusts payments annually for inflation.

  • Impact of Headlee Millage Rollback, MI Counties, 2015/16

    Published on March 21, 2017
    Impact of Headlee Millage Rollback, MI Counties, 2015/16

  • 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.

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