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The proposal would give Detroit’s major museums stable funding, free admission for Wayne/Oakland residents, and expanded educational programs. Cost: ~$20/yr on a $100K taxable-value home. Without it, museums risk layoffs, reduced hours, and fewer exhibits. crcmich.org/publications/sou…
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🤔Will She or Won’t She? If Gov. Whitmer opts into a new federal Scholarship Tax Credit program before 2027, MI would join 35 other states offering a private school choice option, despite a MI constitutional ban on public funding for private K-12 schools. crcmich.org/will-she-or-wont…
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Such an important conversation: strengthening local governments' capacity is critical to making Michigan prosperous. We are glad to have been part of today's conversation and hope to help craft solutions! #Michigan @MIcounties @CLOSUP @MSUExtension
Exciting discussion today joined by MAC and leaders from @KentCountyMI @waynecountymi @MacombBoC Ottawa, Gratiot and Manistee on how to increase the capacity of local govnts to serve #Michigan @CLOSUP @crcmich @MSUExtension
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Breaking FY2028 Budget News - updated since last week! A Budget Shortfall, A Revenue Spike, and A Whole Lot of Uncertainty Ahead crcmich.substack.com/p/a-bud…
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🙏We are so grateful to every sponsor. Their generosity made our annual policy dinner possible. Their support elevated the event and reflects a shared belief in the importance of thoughtful, nonpartisan dialogue about Michigan’s future. We could not do what we do without them.🙏
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We are so grateful for the generous support of Gene and Mary Anne Gargaros. We named our annual public policy award after Gene, a longtime Research Council director and trustee, in recognition of his behind-the-scenes work to make #Michigan an even better state to live.
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🙏 We extend our deepest gratitude for the generous and continued support of @DTE_Energy and the DTE Foundation as Keynote and Panel sponsors of our Annual Public Policy Dinner. #FactsMatter #Gratitude #PublicPolicy #Michigan
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🗳️November's election will determine the political makeup of a new #Michigan administration and legislature. ✂️💸They should prepare for a GF/GP shortfall of $500M to $800M (about 3-5% of the overall GF/GP budget). 😑Budget challenges await the victors. crcmich.org/assessing-the-bu…
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👩🏿‍🏫🏫Michigan's October student count, which makes up 90 percent of the enrollment formula that sets state aid, is tomorrow. About two-thirds of Michigan’s 828 districts lost students in 2025-26. Urban districts such as Detroit👨‍🏫✏️ crcmich.org/october-student-…
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Urban districts such as Detroit, Flint, and Pontiac have been hit hardest because of charter activity and school choice. Costs don’t drop as fast as enrollment. Losing students raises fiscal stress in the short run. This week’s count will show how much each district must adjust.
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Citizens Research Council of Michigan retweeted
On Sunday, October 4th, Spotlight on the News will interview Eric Lupher, President of the non-partisan Citizens Research Council of Michigan about its analysis of Proposals 1 and 2.
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Citizens Research Council of Michigan retweeted
MLC and our client @butzel_long proudly sponsored and attended the @crcmich's annual public policy dinner honoring former Congressmen Dan Kildee and Fred Upton.
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💰💵🌞TODAY! Learn more about Proposal 2, also known as "Money Out of Politics" and "Mop Up Michigan." Join our FREE webinar today, October 1, from noon to 1:30 pm: crcmich.org/publications/pro… Find the full podcast ⬇️ on Prop. 2 here: crcmich.org/podcast #MichiganElections
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Citizens Research Council of Michigan retweeted
At @crcmich’s annual policy dinner tonight @JordynHermani hosts a conversation with Dan Kildee and Fred Upton, two longtime mainstays in Michigan’s congressional delegation.
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🌞🤑 How much do you know about Prop. 2, also known as "Money Out of Politics" and "Mop Up Michigan"? Join our FREE webinar tomorrow, October 1, 12 to 1:30 pm to learn more: crcmich.org/publications/pro… Full podcast ⬇️ on Prop. 2 here: crcmich.org/podcast
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