What a talent-magnet neighborhood looks like
Last year, the state budget included funding for a program called the Michigan Talent Partnership. The program is based on a proposal we put forth,
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Last year, the state budget included funding for a program called the Michigan Talent Partnership. The program is based on a proposal we put forth,
Metro Detroit has gone from one of the nation’s most prosperous big metros to one of its poorest. In 1999, Detroit’s per capita income was 12 percent
It’s becoming clear that K-12 education is poised to be a central issue in the 2026 Michigan gubernatorial race, as it should be. On the
Since the turn of the century, our state has experienced a precipitous decline in economic prosperity relative to the rest of the country. In 1999,
Blue collar manufacturing jobs––officially called production jobs––are no longer high paid. In 2024 Michigan had 445,000 production jobs out of 4.39 million payroll jobs. A
The Working Parents Tax Credit (WPTC) is designed to substantially benefit both parents and employers. It is life-changing for parents and benefits employers by providing
The Working Parents Tax Credit (WPTC) is designed to substantially benefit both parents and employers. It is life-changing for parents and provides at scale, strong
If Michigan had the same share of middle-class jobs as Massachusetts, it would be the equivalent of adding nearly 800,000 middle-class jobs to the state
Key takeaways Since the turn of the century, our state has experienced a precipitous decline in economic prosperity relative to the rest of the country.
Michigan Future Inc., a Michigan-focused nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank, today announced the addition of Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, president of Wayne State University, to its
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