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CLOSUP Updates

New MPPS Report: Survey of Michigan local leaders finds that a major short-term boost in financial aid doesn't change fundamentals of fiscal stress

Jan 23, 2024

A new MPPS report presents Michigan local government leaders’ assessments of their jurisdictions’ fiscal conditions and the actions they plan to take in the coming year, given their financial situations. These findings are based on statewide surveys...

CLOSUP Updates

MPPS Report: Michigan local leaders’ views on recycling: current challenges and opportunities for improvement

Apr 27, 2022

A new report presents the views of Michigan’s local government leaders on challenges their jurisdictions face and opportunities to introduce, expand, or improve recycling services. The findings are based on statewide surveys of local government...

CLOSUP Updates

MPPS Report: Recycling Issues, Policies, and Practices among Michigan Local Governments

Mar 17, 2022

A new report presents the views of Michigan’s local government leaders regarding a variety of recycling issues and policies in their jurisdictions, including what types of recycling services are offered in communities across the state, changes to...

In the Media

Policy and Politics Program director talks effectiveness of public-private water systems

Jan 28, 2019 The Michigan Daily

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MPPS

Survey of Michigan local leaders finds major short-term boost in financial aid doesn't change fundamentals of fiscal stress

January 23, 2024

This report presents Michigan local government leaders’ assessments of their jurisdictions’ fiscal conditions and the actions they plan to take in the coming year given their financial situations. The findings are based on responses from 15...

MPPS

Michigan local leaders report near-term improvements in fiscal health, especially in large jurisdictions, yet long-term concerns increase

December 14, 2022

MPPS

Michigan local government officials report improved fiscal health after a year of COVID-19, but not yet back to pre-pandemic levels

December 15, 2021

MPPS

The initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Michigan communities and local governments

June 24, 2020

This report presents local government leaders' views on the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan through May of 2020, including impacts on the state and its communities, expectations for how long negative impacts would persist, evaluations of governmental...

Fiscal Strategy Memos

Fiscal Strategies: Should We Contract This Service Out?

May 14, 2020

Tucker Staley, Eastern Michigan University

This memo is included in the Local Government COVID-19 Fiscal Strategy and Resource...

MPPS

Community poverty and the struggle to make ends meet in Michigan, according to local government leaders

March 1, 2019

This report presents the views of Michigan’s local government officials regarding poverty and economic hardship among residents in their jurisdiction, as well as assessments of unmet needs for particular services and resources. In addition, the...

MPPS

Local leaders’ views on elections in Michigan: accuracy, problems, and reform options

November 1, 2017

This report presents the opinions of Michigan’s local government leaders on issues related to election administration in their jurisdictions, including problems encountered, worker recruitment and training, updating voting equipment, and potential...

Policy Reports

DETROIT AREA STUDY, 2001: Parks and Recreation

January 1, 2007

Robert W. Marans

Parks and recreation facilities are often considered indicators of a community’s quality, as they typically contribute to the health and well-being of community residents. Based on data from the 2001 Detroit Area Study, this report examines park...

Policy Reports

DETROIT AREA STUDY, 2001: Public Services, Local Government, and Taxes

June 1, 2006

George R. Carter and Robert W. Marans

This report reviews issues related to public services and facilities, local government performance, and taxation in southeast Michigan, as examined in the 2001 Detroit Area Study...

Policy Reports

Privatization: Issues in Local and State Service Provision

February 1, 2004

Elisabeth Gerber, Christianne K. Hall, James R. Hines Jr.

Energy and environment

Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project (MiLRePP)

June 2021

Debra Horner, Tom Ivacko, Natalie Fitzpatrick, Bonnie Roberts

The Michigan Local Recycling Policy Program (MiLRePP), conducted by CLOSUP on behalf of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is a stakeholder engagement program to understand Michigan communities' service provision, challenges, and needs regarding local recycling, through surveys of local government leaders and Michigan...

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