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Mitch Bean

Articles

Lies, damn lies and education funding

In the debate over whether Gov. Snyder raised or cut state education funding in his first term, both sides can claim accuracy. But accuracy does not always equal truth. A former House Fiscal Agency director breaks down the complicated world of school finance, if you’re into that kind of thing.