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September 6, 2023

The Lack of Data Impedes Cost-Effective Health Care in Michigan Prisons

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September 12, 2023

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

The Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison commissioned Citizens Research Council of Michigan and Altarum* to conduct a

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July 11, 2023

Outline of the Michigan Tax System – 2023

New Legislature Kicks Off 2023 With Major Tax Policy Changes After two years marked by vetoes of major tax reform

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August 23, 2023

To Better Understand Detroit’s Post-Bankruptcy Fiscal Health, Adjust for Inflation and Population

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?

September 29, 2023

Research Council’s Work on Michigan’s Future Challenges and Opportunities Take Center Stage at 2023 Public Policy Dinner

September 26, 2023

Michigan Should Invest More in Tobacco Use Prevention

September 22, 2023

Detroit Could Use Incremental Income Tax Revenue to Reduce the Property Tax

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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

September 12, 2023

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

Environmental, Infrastructure, and Climate Change Challenges and Opportunities

September 6, 2023

The Lack of Data Impedes Cost-Effective Health Care in Michigan Prisons

August 3, 2023

Health Challenges and Opportunities

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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

September 6, 2023

The Lack of Data Impedes Cost-Effective Health Care in Michigan Prisons

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

Featured Research

September 12, 2023

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

The Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison commissioned Citizens Research Council of Michigan and Altarum* to conduct a

Featured Research

July 11, 2023

Outline of the Michigan Tax System – 2023

New Legislature Kicks Off 2023 With Major Tax Policy Changes After two years marked by vetoes of major tax reform

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

By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Citizens Research Council of Michigan. 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

August 23, 2023

To Better Understand Detroit’s Post-Bankruptcy Fiscal Health, Adjust for Inflation and Population

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?

September 29, 2023

Research Council’s Work on Michigan’s Future Challenges and Opportunities Take Center Stage at 2023 Public Policy Dinner

September 26, 2023

Michigan Should Invest More in Tobacco Use Prevention

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

September 12, 2023

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

Environmental, Infrastructure, and Climate Change Challenges and Opportunities

September 6, 2023

The Lack of Data Impedes Cost-Effective Health Care in Michigan Prisons

See More
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