Spring 2026 MPPS

CLOSUP Updates

New MPPS Policy Brief: Local officials report declining outlook for state, plummeting approval of the Legislature

Jul 7, 2026

A new policy brief presents the opinions of Michigan's local government leaders regarding the direction in which the state is headed, as well as their evaluations of the job performance of Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature.

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MPPS Policy Brief: Local officials report declining outlook for state, plummeting approval of the Legislature

July 7, 2026

Debra Horner, Stephanie Leiser

This policy brief presents the opinions of Michigan's local government leaders regarding the direction in which the state is headed, as well as their evaluations of the job performance of Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature. These ...

Spring 2026 Michigan Public Policy Survey Homepage

The Spring 2026 Michigan Public Policy SurveyTopics:Annual tracking items for fiscal, budget, operation policies; local community infrastructure conditions, priorities, and funding; election administration; Michigan data centers; right direction vs. ...