July 8, 2021

A Look at the State Budget Surplus Heading Into FY22

Citizens Research Council of Michigan Senior Research Associate Bob Schneider and and Council President Eric Lupher discuss the state budget surplus and the decisions in front of the state legislature for the next fiscal year.

Citizens Research Council of Michigan · State Revenue And Federal Surplus for FY22

A Look at the State Budget Surplus Heading Into FY22

A Look at the State Budget Surplus Heading Into FY22

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