Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Does your jurisdiction provide a high-deductible health insurance plan to active employees?

Does your jurisdiction provide self-funded health insurance to active employees?

Do you know what type of health insurance your jurisdiction provides to active employees?

What type of benefit plan does your jurisdiction offer employees?

What is the liklihood that your jurisdiction will introduce a defined contribution plan for its employees or new hires in the next 12 months?

What size problems do pension obligations pose to your jurisdiction's fiscal health?

Thinking about other post-employment benefits, is your jurisdiction in the process of or has it completed an actuarial study to determine/quantify liability?

Thinking about other post-employment benefits, has your jurisdiction increased cost-sharing for retirees?

Thinking about other post-employment benefits, has your jurisdiction negotiated with unions to change benefits?

Thinking about other post-employment benefits, has your jurisdiction reduced no-union benefits?

Thinking about other post-employment benefits, has your jurisdiction increased the age at which retirement benefits are available?

Thinking about other post-employment benefits, has your jurisdiction increased the years of service required to receive retirement benefits?

Thinking about other post-employment benefits, has your jurisdiction financed liability through bonds?

What size problems do retiree health care obligations pose to your jurisdiction's fiscal health?

Is your jurisdiction engaged in economic gardening?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction conducted workforce development or training programs?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction developed traditional infrastructure?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction developed IT infrastructure?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction fostered networking among local businesses?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction helped local businesses with social networking online?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction provided or fostered information access to markets, customers, or competitors?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction provided or fostered access to capital?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction granted tax abatements or deferments?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction developed a local currency or a "buy local" campaign?

Do you agree that economic gardening can be effective?