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The Economy, COVID Recovery and New Voting Districts
Pandemic restrictions are relaxed. COVID financial relief is on the way. Can a "social" boom be next? Listen in on the May State of the State Podcast.
The Power of Vaccines, the Economy and Information
Powerful questions: Will vaccines help save our economy longterm? Will we support new criminal justice initiatives? How can we minimize the threat of misinformation?
Analyzing Michigan's Budget in the Time of COVID
One student’s journey from personal interest to research presentation. A Q & A.
Democratic versus Republican Campaign Consultants
A prizewinning analysis of congressional political consultant views.
American Rescue Plan of 2021
Shining a light on how a new stimulus benefits workers, families, schools, local governments and just about everyone.
Renewing Economy, Voting Districts and Local Government Finances
Looking ahead: Michigan's economy, redistricting and $4.4 billion in federal stimulus recovery aid to local government.
The 'Diploma Divide': Does It Exist for Racial and Ethnic Minorities?
Does educational level guide our voting behavior? New research seeks a possible answer.
Writing Budgets: The Value of the What-If Simulation
Freshman legislators recently got the chance to practice budgetmaking, and I did too.
Mental Health in Michigan Schools
Early intervention is a proven way to save taxpayers money on later health costs involved in treating those with mental illness. A fresh look.
From Pandemic to Presidential Election
We all ask ourselves where we were during especially memorable – for better or for worse – times.
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