How Michigan Became a Blueprint for Strengthening Democracy ReportJun 15, 2023 How Michigan Became a Blueprint for Strengthening Democracy Despite an increasingly partisan national landscape, Michigan has implemented key voting and representation reforms and set a trailblazing example for transformative change, largely due to citizen-initiated constitutional amendments. Jun 15, 2023 Greta Bedekovics, Ashleigh Maciolek
How Policymakers Can Reduce Gun Violence in Michigan ReportApr 25, 2023 How Policymakers Can Reduce Gun Violence in Michigan This report highlights additional opportunities for Michigan policymakers to improve public safety through the enactment of popular and proven policies that many other states have successfully adopted to save lives. Apr 25, 2023 Allison Jordan
Tolls on state highways would ease gas tax shortfall In the NewsFeb 28, 2023 Tolls on state highways would ease gas tax shortfall Kevin DeGood explains why a well-designed, sophisticated tolling system in Michigan would not only ease revenue shortfalls but also allow the state’s highways to run more efficiently. Feb 28, 2023 The Detroit News Kevin DeGood
How States Can Lead on Reducing Harms From Methane ArticleNov 18, 2022 How States Can Lead on Reducing Harms From Methane With support from the federal government, state leaders can reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector and help the United States meet its climate targets. Nov 18, 2022 Elisia Hoffman, Kirsten Jurich, Hannah Argento-McCurdy, 2 More Chris Chyung, Sam Ricketts
Preventing the Next Jackson-Like Water Crisis In the NewsSep 22, 2022 Preventing the Next Jackson-Like Water Crisis Marquisha Johns and Nicole Rapfogel explain why the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, was the result of long-standing disinvestment, environmental injustice, and health inequities—and they urge state lawmakers to direct funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act toward the communities that need them most. Sep 22, 2022 Route Fifty Marquisha Johns, Nicole Rapfogel
Some States Are Ready To Punish Abortion in a Post-Roe World ReportJun 24, 2022 Some States Are Ready To Punish Abortion in a Post-Roe World For generations, Americans have known abortion to be a fundamental right; if Roe v. Wade is overturned, some states will quickly make it a crime. Jun 24, 2022 Elyssa Spitzer
The Impact of Gun Violence in Michigan ReportFeb 10, 2022 The Impact of Gun Violence in Michigan Michigan has taken important steps to reduce gun violence, but state leaders should engage in additional actions to further address this public health crisis. Feb 10, 2022 Eugenio Weigend Vargas, Lynna Kaucheck, Allison Jordan
Early Learning in the United States: 2021 Fact SheetDec 14, 2021 Early Learning in the United States: 2021 These state fact sheets provide data on access to affordable child care for families, compensation for child care providers, and economic benefits of increased public investment in early learning. Dec 14, 2021 MK Falgout
Fact Sheet: State-by-State Estimates of Eligibility for a 2010 Immigration Registry Update ArticleSep 23, 2021 Fact Sheet: State-by-State Estimates of Eligibility for a 2010 Immigration Registry Update Updating the Immigration and Nationality Act’s registry date from 1972 to 2010 would allow millions of undocumented immigrants to access a pathway to citizenship. Sep 23, 2021 Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, Claudia Flores, Philip E. Wolgin
State Abortion Legislation in 2021 ReportSep 21, 2021 State Abortion Legislation in 2021 In 2021, the United States has seen the highest number of abortion restrictions made law in a single year, and the legal context in which this newly enacted legislation will operate is particularly tenuous. Sep 21, 2021 Elyssa Spitzer, Nora Ellmann
How States Can Build on the ACA To Improve Affordability and Lower Health Care Costs ReportJul 15, 2021 How States Can Build on the ACA To Improve Affordability and Lower Health Care Costs The American Rescue Plan gives states additional flexibility to expand health coverage. Jul 15, 2021 Maura Calsyn
The Clean Economy Revolution Will Be Unionized ReportJul 7, 2021 The Clean Economy Revolution Will Be Unionized State and local progress can inform federal action to support high-quality, union jobs building the clean economy. Jul 7, 2021 Rita Cliffton, Malkie Wall, Sam Ricketts, 3 More Kevin Lee, Jessica Eckdish, Karla Walter