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📈 The Research Council has released a comprehensive report on data centers.
The takeaway: economic benefits are often overstated, but so are the risks. The most pressing concern is mitigating noise pollution. 🎧
#FactsMatter podcast dropping tomorrow.
Full report in comments.
This week's #FactsMatter podcast looks at Pung v. Isabella County, which will be decided soon by the @USSupremeCourt over what constitutes "just compensation" when a county sells foreclosed property to recover delinquent property taxes, interest and fees. Pod link in comments
When US Supreme Court decisions start dropping soon, watch out for this Michigan case. A ruling for the plaintiff could trigger class‑action suits from former homeowners, exposing counties to hundreds of millions in potential repayments.
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Today is the final day of our 110th Anniversary Spring Campaign. For more than a century, our trusted research has helped MI communities understand complex policy issues and engage in informed discussion. If you have not yet made a gift:
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More work from our #Detroit bureau: more context behind Detroit's big drop in homicides; that's good news but there is still much work to do. Full pod here: https://t.co/ebm5HSPZNF
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Catch up on our Con-Con podcast series, exploring the Michigan Constitution before voters are asked to vote this November on whether Michigan should hold a constitutional convention. If you value our work, please donate to celebrate our 110th year. Link ⬇️ https://t.co/SqI03Fous6
💸Several gubernatorial candidates have pledged to significantly cut or even eliminate the income tax, with few, if any, details on how they would replace the lost revenue. Before voting, people should understand which services are funded by income taxes https://t.co/11qZDq77pw
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Article II-Elections of the MI Constitution was historically a sleepy section. In recent years, it's taken center stage. @NewsGuyGordon1 & Eric Lupher look at Michigan’s voting rights landscape, “Promote the Vote”, same-day registration, drop boxes, and other voter protections.
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