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July 12, 2022

Memo – Local Governments Respond to Property Tax Base Limitations by Raising Tax Rates

In a nutshell Local government officials have responded to Michigan’s tax limitations, which constrain growth in the

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May 2, 2022

Report – Analysis of FY2023 City of Detroit Budget

In a nutshell The City of Detroit’s FY2023 $1.2 billion General Fund budget has been lauded as a “return to

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November 4, 2021

Report – Imagining What Should Be: Robust Legislative Oversight in Michigan

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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?

August 9, 2022

Growing City Tax Rates Approach Rate Limits

August 4, 2022

A Comparative Analysis of the City of Detroit’s Budget and Staffing

July 28, 2022

Identifying Michigan’s Transportation Infrastructure Peer States

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Lent Upton
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.”
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League of Women Voters of Dearborn -- Dearborn Heights

Latest Research Posts

July 12, 2022

Memo – Local Governments Respond to Property Tax Base Limitations by Raising Tax Rates

May 2, 2022

Report – Analysis of FY2023 City of Detroit Budget

November 4, 2021

Report – Imagining What Should Be: Robust Legislative Oversight in Michigan

October 14, 2021

Memorandum – Detroit Ballot Proposals: Entheogenic Plants, Reparations Task Force, and Expanded Initiative Powers

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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

July 12, 2022

Memo – Local Governments Respond to Property Tax Base Limitations by Raising Tax Rates

In a nutshell Local government officials have responded to Michigan’s tax limitations, which constrain growth in the

Featured Research

May 2, 2022

Report – Analysis of FY2023 City of Detroit Budget

In a nutshell The City of Detroit’s FY2023 $1.2 billion General Fund budget has been lauded as a “return to

Featured Research

November 4, 2021

Report – Imagining What Should Be: Robust Legislative Oversight in Michigan

Kindly consider a $35 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

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?

August 9, 2022

Growing City Tax Rates Approach Rate Limits

August 4, 2022

A Comparative Analysis of the City of Detroit’s Budget and Staffing

See More
Quote Marker
“The right to criticize government is also an obligation to know what you're talking about.”
Lent Upton
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

July 12, 2022

Memo – Local Governments Respond to Property Tax Base Limitations by Raising Tax Rates

May 2, 2022

Report – Analysis of FY2023 City of Detroit Budget

November 4, 2021

Report – Imagining What Should Be: Robust Legislative Oversight in Michigan

See More
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