Citizens Research Council of Michigan
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CRC of Michigan is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan public policy research organization that studies state & local government in Michigan. @crcmich.bsky.social
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Michigan faces $1.1B in FY2026 cuts. #OBBBA adds $1B+ in Medicaid & SNAP costs. Infrastructure? Slashed. Core services? At risk. OBBBA: Medicaid: #MichiganBudget #FactsMatter #OBBBA .Support Our Work here!
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"Pork", "Christmas Tree Bills" - earmarks go by many names. We've written and talked about the need for reform . a LOT: . .
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In A Nutshell As the Michigan Legislature convened for its new 2025-26 session – one that will now involve split leadership between the Republican-controlled House and Democratic-controlled Senate –...
Michigan lawmakers pitch earmarks — including a critic who called them ‘quid pro quo’
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RT @JordynHermani: New research from @crcmich indicates Michigan lawmakers may need to cut around $1.1 billion from the state's upcoming fi….
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One Big Beautiful Bill creates one billion hit to upcoming Michigan budget. Unpassed state budget to decline by $1.1 billion; OBBBA to eat 40% of expected General Fund growth by FY2032. Catch up here with the #FactsMatter podcast.
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Veteran television and broadcast journalist Guy Gordon speaks with Robert Schneider, senior research associate at the Citizens Research Council, on his most recently released paper: an analysis of...
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ICYMI: "Most Distinguished Research" - @crcmich is recognized - in a three-peat! - by national peer organization, @TheGRA1914, for 2025 Research “A Data-Driven Assessment of Michigan’s Road Program”. #FactsMatter #MiLeg #Mipol
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From 7/24: “The state’s first round of medical debt forgiveness from its partnership with Undue Medical Debt eliminated $68M in debt for over 100K people. provides. but more can be done to limit the accumulation and impact of medical debt going forward.”
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In a Nutshell: Despite improvements in health care coverage over the last 15 years, many people still find themselves uninsured or on a plan with significant out-of-pocket costs. When large medical...
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Federal DHS recommendations are expected to cause state vax rates to plunge and costs for vaccinations to soar. #FactsMatter #mileg #mipol #michiganhealth.
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In a Nutshell: Vaccination rates have declined in Michigan and around the country in the wake of the pandemic, but recent and proposed federal policy changes have the potential to drive rates down...
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39% of Michigan's children and 22% of adults are enrolled in Medicaid. The number of people using Medicaid in Michigan is higher than the national average, the highest in the region, and the 8th highest nationally.
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The number of people using Medicaid in Michigan is higher than the national average, the highest in the region, and the 8th highest nationally. A full 39% of Michigan's children and 22% of adults are...
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Michigan’s new free school meals policy is likely to increase the state's costs due to federal policy changes currently being considered in Washington, D.C.
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In a Nutshell As Michigan slips into summer, public schools across the Mitten State are putting a bow on their 2024-25 school years. For many, this is a time to celebrate the educational and develo...
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Catch Research Council President Eric Lupher on #MichiganMatters this Sunday, discussing Michigan's most pressing policy issues with @carolcain, airing at 5:30 a.m. this Sunday on #CBSDetroit and at 9:30 a.m. Sunday on #Detroit50WKBD. Listen for snippets on #WWJNewsradio950.
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ICYMI: Here's an easy-to-listen summary of the economic forecast for Michigan this year and next. Consensus Forecast for Michigan’s Economy: "Uncertainty, Variability and Slow Down, Oh My!".#CREC #MiGOV.
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Happy CREC Day! Catch up on all things Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC), held May 16, with Citizens Research Council Director Craig Thiel and Senior Research Associate for State Affairs...
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Congratulations, @Aya__Marie! So proud to have you on our Board of Directors!.
First-generation college student from Detroit. Four degrees:.Georgetown University, B.A. University of Cambridge, MPhil.University of Michigan, M.A. University of Michigan, Ph.D.
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Gutted. "@crcmich projects a more than $200 million direct loss for Michigan universities due to research grants cuts since Trump took office in January. Michigan universities receive about $1 billion per year from the National Institutes of Health alone."
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Research at Michigan universities and hospitals – including work on cancer treatments and Great Lakes algae blooms — is being pared back or delayed as the Trump administration slashes federal...
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We're so close! Today, we have reached 76% of our $9,000 goal, marking the Citizens Research Council's 109th year of providing non-partisan research on Michigan public policy. Just 8 days to go! Please share on your socials. And please: donate here today!
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We’re Halfway Through April! Please donate whatever amount you can to help us today!.We are SO CLOSE to meeting our campaign's halfway fundraising mark, with the final goal of $9,000 by April 30. Your support allows Michiganders to access this FREE work.
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