1997 Publications

Selected Michigan Economic Development Programs -- 1997,
Report 323, ( December 97 ) 22 pages [206 KB].

A compendium of state and federal efforts that promote economic development in Michigan.

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Errata to Report 323: Selected Michigan Economic Development Programs -- 1997

Please be advised that under heading "IV. Tax Credits or Abatements", certain inaccuracies were reported regarding State Enterprise Zones. Under the "Program Type" subheading, State Use Taxes are listed as an exempt tax for businesses that relocate to the zone, or existing businesses that expand zone operations at least 50 percent. State Use Taxes are not exempt under the State Enterprise Zone Act for any type of business. State Sales Taxes are exempt for personal property purchased for use in Enterprise Zone businesses, but this sales tax exemption does not extend to retail purchases made in an Enterprise Zone.

"Consumer Protection and Quality in Health Care,"
Misc., ( November 97 ) 4 pages [74,055 bytes].

Gail L. Warden, President and CEO of Henry Ford Health System, Addresses the Citizens Research Council

The Taxation of Diesel Fuel,
Memo 1047, ( November 97 ) 4 pages [88,876 bytes]

Explains what tax rates are paid by motor carriers in Michigan, where the tax revenues go, and why more tax revenue are collected from the Diesel Fuel Tax than from the Motor Carrier Fuel Tax

Outline of the Michigan Tax System (Nineteenth Edition),
Report 322, ( September 97 ) 48 pages.

The most frequently requested CRC publication continues to be the "Tax Outline," a desk-top reference to the Michigan's state and local tax system. The 19th edition describes state and local taxes levied in Michigan and summarizes the tax laws enacted by the Legislature between January 1, 1995 and August 1, 1997.

This document is superceded by Report 327

The Citizens Research Council of Michigan is Now OnLine,
Note 97-03, ( August 97 ) 2 pages [130,381 bytes]

Announces the debute of the CRC Web site.

Per Capita Federal Spending: An Interstate Comparison,
Note 97-02, ( June 97 ) 2 pages [365,280 bytes]

Provides a summary of federal spending in each state, providing a quick analysis of the Michigan ranking.

Michigan Highway Finance and Governance,
Report 321, ( May 97 ) 74 pages

Discusses the appropriate level of funding, allocation of dollars between the state and local units, and the administrative structure responsible for highway construction and maintenance. --- See also Memo 1046 ---
(For ease of use and downloading, this document has been broken into 6 sections)

• Section 1 -- Tables of Contents, Charts and Tables and the Executive Summary, pages i - vi [147,509 bytes]
• Section 2 -- Introduction, pages 1 - 13 [129,675 bytes]
• Section 3 -- Revenue Issues, pages 14 - 36 [449,834 bytes]
• Section 4 -- Jurisdictional Control and Prioritizing Highway Needs, pages 37-49 [121,013 bytes]
• Section 5 -- Physical Structure and Administrative Issues, pages 50 - 63 [112,669 bytes]
• Section 6 -- State Highway-User Tax Allocation and the Conclusion, pages 64 - 74 [237,799 bytes]

A Guide to the State Budget Process in Michigan,
Report 320, ( February 97 ) 51 pages

This report is designed to be a reference document to the state budget process, budgeting concepts, key actors in the budget process and their responsibilities in preparing the Michigan budget.

Ad Valorem Special Assessments in Michigan
Note 97-01, ( February 97 ) 2 pages [16,855 bytes]

-- Summarizes Report 319 --

Ad Valorem Special Assessments in Michigan,
Report 319, ( January 97 ) 21 pages [171,011 bytes]

Examined the constitutional and statutory differences between property taxes and traditional special assessments and the increasing tendency of the Legislature to authorize units of local government to levy ad valorem special assessments which have characteristics of both property taxes and traditional special assessments. --- See also Note 97-01 ---

Funding Community Mental Health in Michigan,
Report 318, ( January 97 ) 24 pages [232,902 bytes]

Defines objectives and criteria for establishing a new funding formula whereby CMH dollars are distributed in a more equitable manner and which facilitates a move to managed care.

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