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On grass, the grassroots seem in favor. Does a vote risk reefer-madness headaches?

In a nutshell: Michigan Legislature has until June 5 to decide whether to approve citizen initiative to legalize pot for those 21 years and older. If the

Council Briefs

May 31, 2018

Everything Fruit-Flavored is Bad for You

...furthermore suggests that consumption of soft drinks may increase a person’s overall mortality risk even after controlling for other related risk factors like BMI and tobacco use.

Council Briefs

October 4, 2019
Tags alcohol, Cannabis, e-cigarette, excise tax, health, junk food, Nicotine, Nutrition, Pop, Public Health, Soda, Sugar, tax, tobacco, Vaping

Addressing Michigan’s Obesity Problem

...Michigan adults and one in eight children are obese. Obesity is associated with major health risks such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke, asthma, and other

Council Briefs

August 1, 2014
Tags addressing michigan's obesity problem, obesity, obesity in michigan

The Good News of Detroit’s Reduced Homicide Rates, but Peer City Analysis Shows More Work to be Done

...threat to community order, and a public health problem that needs to be prevented through violence prevention and reduction of risk factors. The current narrative across the

Council Briefs

April 9, 2026
Tags crime, Detroit, homicide, homicide rate, local government, peer cities

Addressing Michigan's Obesity Problem

...major health risks such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke, asthma, and other serious chronic diseases. In addition to increased health risks, obesity results in significant

Publication

August 14, 2014
Tags health care costs, local government, Michigan, obesity, public policy, school, state

Facts Matter Podcast – Episode 6 – Medicaid Health Risk Assessments, Or Carrots, Sticks and More Carrots

Podcast

April 12, 2018

If You Build It, Insulin Will Come – How State Manufacturing Can Make Insulin More Affordable

...direct state involvement in the manufacturing and distribution of insulin, but this is a novel strategy and carries risks. Introduction Prescription drugs that are too expensive aren’t

Council Briefs

October 26, 2022
Tags Health Insurance, insulin, Michigan, prescription drugs, Public Health

Regions Should Play a Greater Role in Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning and Climate Adaption

...shows that Michigan temperatures have become warmer (MHMP, p. 73), reducing the probability for cold-related hazards but increasing the risk for drought, wildfires, and heat islands in

Council Briefs

September 5, 2024
Tags climate adaption, Climate Change, disaster recovery, emergeny response, hazard mitigation

The Pandemic Will Hit Local Government Pension Systems

...Several risks can affect a pension system’s future financial condition. These risks center around assumptions pension system managers make about future economic trends which they use to

Council Briefs

May 4, 2020
Tags Coronavirus, COVID-19, OPEB, pension

Coronavirus Unmasked: Michigan’s Pernicious Politicization of Pandemic Policy

In a nutshell Face coverings must be worn in public indoor spaces across Michigan. Evidence suggests that wearing masks is a low-cost and virtually risk-free way to

Council Briefs

July 16, 2020
Tags Blog, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Epidemic, Infection, Mask, Masks, Outbreak, Pandemic, Politicization, Politics, Public Health, SARS-CoV-2, virus
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