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UM survey: 67% of government leaders say Michigan headed in wrong direction

Jul 7, 2021 The Center Square

More than two-thirds of local government officials say Michigan has “gotten off on the wrong track,” says the University of Michigan’s 2021 Michigan Public...

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Two-thirds of local leaders see Michigan moving in wrong direction, according to annual U-M survey

Jul 6, 2021 dispatchist.com

Two-thirds of local leaders see Michigan moving in wrong direction, according to annual U-M survey on: The combined crises of the past year have darkened the attitudes of local government leaders, according to the first results of the University of...

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Two-thirds of local leaders see Michigan moving in wrong direction, according to annual U

Jul 6, 2021 Mirage News

The combined crises of the past year have darkened the attitudes of local government leaders, according to the first results of the University of Michigan’s 2021 Michigan Public Policy...

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Two-thirds of local leaders see Michigan moving in wrong direction, according to annual U-M survey

Jul 6, 2021 University of Michigan News

The combined crises of the past year have darkened the attitudes of local government leaders, according to the first results of the University of Michigan’s 2021 Michigan Public Policy...

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Former justice says redistricting committee should ignore UM advice

Jul 6, 2021 KPVI News 6

Former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman urged Michigan's independent redistricting committee to use geographical boundaries instead of racial, ethnic, or religious groups to determine the state's new voting...

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Former justice says redistricting committee should ignore UM advice

Jul 5, 2021 Iosco County News Herald

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What happens now that Michigan's first round of redistricting hearings is complete?

Jul 4, 2021 mlive.com

(Subscription required) With the last of 16 initial public hearings in the books, Michigan’s independent redistricting commissioners will now turn to the next step of drawing the state’s political maps — compiling and analyzing public comments while...

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Former justice discourages redistricting commission from using UM guidance

Jun 28, 2021 Detroit News

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The University of Michigan Guide to Gerrymandering

Jun 25, 2021 Wall Street Journal

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Detroiters have unique opportunity to correct gerrymandered districts, community leaders say

Jun 14, 2021 Detroit Free Press

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Michigan lawmaker wants to block local bans on natural gas

Jun 10, 2021 Bridge Magazine

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How your neighborhood or community group could play a big role in shaping Michigan's new political districts

May 25, 2021 M Live

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Chamberlin discusses Michigan redistricting

May 25, 2021 MLive

As the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission begins its work, Michigan citizens are being called upon to help with the process. John Chamberlin, professor emeritus of public policy and political science, explained how the new...

Chamberlin discusses Michigan redistricting

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Michigan's redistricting commission wants to see your ideal political maps. Here's how to make them

May 19, 2021 M Live

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Hanson comments on risks of Line 5 pipeline

May 19, 2021 The Globe and Mail

For years, the Line 5 pipeline through the Straits of Mackinac has been a hot topic in Michigan politics. Jonathon Hanson, a Ford School lecturer, shed light on the potential consequences of continuing to allow the pipeline to exist. “You think...

Hanson comments on risks of Line 5 pipeline

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You can influence how Michigan's electoral maps get re-drawn

May 11, 2021 Michigan Radio

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Schwarz weighs in on Michigan redistricting

May 9, 2021 The Blade

With the loss of a congressional district as a result of the most recent census, Michiganders have been left guessing what the new districts will look like. Most likely, districts will become more competitive for the upcoming midterm elections, but...

Schwarz weighs in on Michigan redistricting

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Chelsea Community Forum Summary for April 10, 2021

Apr 26, 2021 The Sun Times News

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Chamberlin talks about Michigan's transparent redistricting process and census impact

Apr 22, 2021 Detroit News

New 2020 Census data means the loss of a Michigan Congressional seat, and redrawing the district lines will happen through a new citizen-driven process. "The process this year is radically different than the past," said John Chamberlin. "The public...

Chamberlin on lawmaker transparency and redistricting

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As Michigan begins redistricting, ‘communities of interest’ take center stage

Apr 21, 2021 Bridge Magazine

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Chamberlin explains 'communities of interest' in Michigan redistricting process

Apr 20, 2021 Bridge Michigan

“The idea is to build districts that work for the citizens, and actually works for the representative,” Chamberlain said, adding that if a representative has a coherent district, it’s easier for them and their staff to actually serve their...

Chamberlin explains 'communities of interest' in Michigan redistricting process

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Michigan's share of stimulus resources poses a welcome challenge, according to Leiser

Apr 8, 2021 Bridge Michigan

As the state of Michigan could receive as much as $10 billion from the Biden administration stimulus package, officials are planning how to allocate the resources in the best way. “It’s hard to exaggerate how big of a deal it is,” Brideg Michigan...

Leiser on building a better local government financial reporting system

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How Michigan communities can, and should, spend billions in Biden stimulus

Apr 5, 2021 Bridge Magazine

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Leiser emphasizes the need to consider property taxes when moving

Mar 29, 2021 The Washington Examiner

As Pennsylvania considers legislation to cut the state's property taxes, which are some of the highest in the country, Stephanie Leiser commented that people need to consider property taxes when moving: "Every family will have different preferences...

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Your questions about Michigan's new redistricting process answered

Mar 28, 2021 Detroit Free Press

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Leiser and Ivacko opinion: The new COVID relief bill can be a rebirth for Michigan communities

Mar 10, 2021 Bridge Michigan

In a Bridge Michigan op-ed, Leiser and Ivacko call for COVID relief to foster greater cooperation, trust in government built at the local level. "Across the country, nearly three quarters of U.S. adults say they have a "great deal" or a "fair...

COVID-19 Fiscal Strategy and Resource Guides for Local Governments produced by CLOSUP and partners

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Gerrymandering split up communities in the past. New redistricting process aims to keep them together

Mar 2, 2021 Detroit Free Press

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Leiser explains property tax policy

Feb 23, 2021 WalletHub

Stephanie Leiser discusses the importance of property taxes for personal financial decision-making and implications for policy. "Most economists agree that property taxes are the best tax base for local governments. Compared to other types of taxes,...

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Michigan wanted to end gerrymandering. Census delays make it 'really messy'

Feb 22, 2021 The Manchester Mirror

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Six-month delay in census data in conflict with redistricting deadlines in state constitution

Feb 18, 2021 Detroit Free Press

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