Michigan government

  1. Concept illustration of a city with two paths—short and long—symbolizing short-term budgeting versus long-term financial planning. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with ChatGPT

    Michigan’s local governments make progress on budgeting, but many lag on long-term planning

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    Government of, by and for people? Sure, but it needs more people to serve, U-M survey finds

  3. A teacher in Detroit reads aloud to her class while they follow along in their own copies of the book.

    Michigan’s literacy investment pays off, growth in early reading instruction

  4. Reid DeVoge, deputy director and chief of police at Michigan Tech University. Image credit: Jeremy Marble, University of Michigan News

    Preventing tragedy: How communities can use extreme risk protection orders to save lives

  5. Courtroom scene with US flag and state seal and flag of the state of Michigan. Image credit: Adobe Stock

    Michigan firearm safety laws turn 2: New program offers guidance, support on how/when to use them

  6. Tight crop of the hands of two people wearing suits and a laptop discussing financial documents. Image credit: Adobe Stock

    Concerns about elected officials’ budgeting expertise emerges from survey of Michigan community leaders

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    Fiscal stress rising among Michigan communities, particularly in small, rural towns, U-M survey finds

  8. Concept photo of a town hall meeting with citizens engaging in discussions democratic process of dialogue. Image credit: Adobe Stock, made with AI

    Trust falls among Michigan’s local officials that residents can be responsible partners in policymaking

  9. A hand places a ballot into a box. Image credit: DMAC Survey

    U-M survey finds link between Detroiters’ intention to vote, optimism about the city

  10. City Hall building exterior. Image credit: Adobe Stock

    Local officials in Michigan report plummeting engagement with residents despite myriad methods

  11. A student holds a cell phone under a desk in class. Image credit: Adobe Stock

    Research to watch: U-M experts to examine cell phone policies in Michigan schools, effects on student well-being

  12. Concept illustration of hunger and nutrition statistics in the United States. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    Many local Michigan officials say services threatened by faltering local government funding system

  13. Wayne County Courthouse in Detroit, Michigan. Image credit: Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

    Survey shows top challenges Detroiters want new mayor to address

  14. Concept illustration of a city manager surveying a smaller city in decline while consulting notes. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    Lacking a playbook for dealing with economic decline, leaders of smaller cities opt for pragmatism, flexibility

  15. Michigan State Police vehicle. Image courtesy: Michigan State Police

    Nearly half of Michigan law enforcement officials concerned about funding, according to U-M survey

  16. Wayne County Courthouse in Detroit, Michigan. Image credit: Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

    Majority of local officials in Michigan lack confidence in ‘red-flag law’ aimed at reducing gun violence

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    Lack of trust in political system main reason some Detroiters won’t vote

  18. Photographs from the Island View neighborhood. Image credit: Michigan State Historic Preservation Office

    Cost of living tops Detroiters’ priorities for US government

  19. Concept photo of an aerial view of solar panels on several rooftops in a subdivision. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    Most local officials support rooftop solar, a majority opposes nuclear power 

  20. Charging an electric vehicle. Image credit; Chuttersnap, Unsplash

    More local officials see relevance of electric vehicle planning, cite costs of preparation