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This post was originally published in November 2017. It is arguably more relevant today than then. In an article entitled Goodbye, $165,000 Tech Jobs. Student
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This post was originally published in November 2017. It is arguably more relevant today than then. In an article entitled Goodbye, $165,000 Tech Jobs. Student
Over the past several decades we have been inundated with stories about so-called education miracle states. All garnering attention because of big gains in National
At Michigan Future, we believe the key to Michigan’s long-term prosperity is attracting and retaining young talent. In today’s economy, a state’s economic prosperity is
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
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