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May 16, 2023

Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future: Challenges and Opportunities

Michigan has been losing ground over the past five decades. It has fallen behind other states in population growth, jobs,

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January 30, 2023

Spending Deadlines Hang over $3.5 Billion of Unspent Federal K-12 Education Relief Funds

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January 9, 2023

Out of Reach: Examining the Price of Higher Education in Michigan

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May 11, 2023

Detroit’s Finances Would Be Affected by Even a Minor Recession

May 1, 2023

On Implementing the Promote the Vote Constitutional Amendment

March 2, 2022

If Michigan Steps Up to Address School Infrastructure Needs, it Must do so Equitably

January 4, 2022

Recent Report Shows Continued Financial Improvement for Detroit Schools

August 10, 2021

Supreme Court Decision a Blow to Taxpayers, but not Section 30 of the Headlee Amendment

August 3, 2021

Detroit’s Plan to Use Federal Relief Funds to Address Future Budget Shortfalls May Fall Short

July 8, 2021

Schools should proceed with caution in their use of federal funds

May 14, 2021

A Trip Down Memory Lane – Tax Day Edition

April 30, 2021

A Budget Fad We Hope Does Not Have Legs

January 30, 2021

Is bipartisanship the key to avoiding another annus horribilis?

May 31, 2023

Achieving Menstrual Equity in Michigan Requires More Than “Pink Tax” Repeal

May 24, 2023

State Revenue Estimates are Way Down, but Budgets Won’t Need Fixing

May 19, 2023

View the Town Hall Discussion of the Challenges and Opportunities on Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future

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“The right to criticize government is also an obligation to know what you're talking about.”
Lent Upson
1st Director of Citizens Research Council
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George Matthews
Retired School Teacher
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“We are pleased to be able to cooperate with Citizens Research Council and are grateful that we have your organization hard at work in our state.”
Betsy Cushman
League of Women Voters of Dearborn -- Dearborn Heights

Latest Research Posts

May 16, 2023

Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future: Challenges and Opportunities

January 30, 2023

Spending Deadlines Hang over $3.5 Billion of Unspent Federal K-12 Education Relief Funds

January 24, 2023

Coordinating the Authority and Resources to Remediate Blight

January 9, 2023

Out of Reach: Examining the Price of Higher Education in Michigan

See More
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The Citizens Research Council was established to bring about sound governmental policy through factual research for Michigan.

See Our Research
Donate Today!

Featured Research

May 16, 2023

Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future: Challenges and Opportunities

Michigan has been losing ground over the past five decades. It has fallen behind other states in population growth, jobs,

Featured Research

January 30, 2023

Spending Deadlines Hang over $3.5 Billion of Unspent Federal K-12 Education Relief Funds

Kindly consider a $25 donation for unlimited access to this important report.We have always made all of our publications,

Featured Research

January 9, 2023

Out of Reach: Examining the Price of Higher Education in Michigan

Kindly consider a $50 donation for unlimited access to this important report.We have always made all of our publications,

Stay informed of new research published and other Research Council news.

By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

Latest Blog Posts

May 11, 2023

Detroit’s Finances Would Be Affected by Even a Minor Recession

May 1, 2023

On Implementing the Promote the Vote Constitutional Amendment

March 2, 2022

If Michigan Steps Up to Address School Infrastructure Needs, it Must do so Equitably

January 4, 2022

Recent Report Shows Continued Financial Improvement for Detroit Schools

August 10, 2021

Supreme Court Decision a Blow to Taxpayers, but not Section 30 of the Headlee Amendment

August 3, 2021

Detroit’s Plan to Use Federal Relief Funds to Address Future Budget Shortfalls May Fall Short

July 8, 2021

Schools should proceed with caution in their use of federal funds

May 14, 2021

A Trip Down Memory Lane – Tax Day Edition

April 30, 2021

A Budget Fad We Hope Does Not Have Legs

January 30, 2021

Is bipartisanship the key to avoiding another annus horribilis?

May 31, 2023

Achieving Menstrual Equity in Michigan Requires More Than “Pink Tax” Repeal

May 24, 2023

State Revenue Estimates are Way Down, but Budgets Won’t Need Fixing

See More
Quote Marker
“The right to criticize government is also an obligation to know what you're talking about.”
Lent Upson
1st Director of Citizens Research Council
Quote Marker
“Dear CRC, Thank you for all the fine work you do. I'm a long time reader of your analyses and am a better citizen because of it.”
George Matthews
Retired School Teacher
Quote Marker
“We are pleased to be able to cooperate with Citizens Research Council and are grateful that we have your organization hard at work in our state.”
Betsy Cushman
League of Women Voters of Dearborn -- Dearborn Heights

Latest Research Posts

May 16, 2023

Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future: Challenges and Opportunities

January 30, 2023

Spending Deadlines Hang over $3.5 Billion of Unspent Federal K-12 Education Relief Funds

January 24, 2023

Coordinating the Authority and Resources to Remediate Blight

See More
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