1. How does Michigan’s tax burden rank nationally, according to the Tax Foundation’s “Facts & Figures: How Does Your State Compare” book published in March 2014? ANSWER: 21st 2. How much money will the Michigan government spend in 2014? ANSWER: $52 Billion 3. Over a decade in which Michigan endured a crippling recession and lost […]
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How Michigan, Massachusetts compare
Use our interactive graphs to compare Michigan and Massachusetts across a wide range of test scores.
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Bridge will Truth Squad gubernatorial showdown on Sunday
Come to Bridge on Monday to check out the claims of Rick Snyder and Mark Schauer from their town hall faceoff.
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Miss the first Ballot Bash? No worries. One more chance to join in!
The Center for Michigan is teaming up with MLive Media Group and Michigan Radio to bring voters a series of unique events this election season. Ballot Bash 2014 will give you the chance to watch live and in person as candidates for governor, attorney general, secretary of state and U.S. Senate answer questions from the […]
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Bridge honored by Wayne State University, Michigan Press Association
Wayne State names Bridge Magazine as “Journalist of the Year”; press group recognizes Bridge’s writing and analysis
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Join us for Ballot Bash 2014!
The Center for Michigan is teaming up with MLive Media Group and Michigan Radio to bring voters a series of unique events this election season. Ballot Bash 2014 will give you the chance to watch live and in person as candidates for governor, attorney general, secretary of state and U.S. Senate answer questions from the […]
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Michigan tax facts, part 5: Who gets tax breaks in Michigan?
Michigan offers some $30 billion in annual tax breaks to dozens and dozens of causes large and small. Do you get any? Probably.
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Who gets a tax break? Almost everyone
Has Michigan got a deal for you From beer to gas to church cars and license plates, Michigan tax law has a deal for someone. Many of the state’s tax breaks are tied to income taxes, with residents getting breaks for having children, saving for college and owning a home. But nonprofits, students, military veterans, Native […]
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Tax breaks for: The poor
Has Michigan got a deal for you Click on any of the categories below to see how many tax breaks are out there, and how much they cost the state treasury. The numbers were taken from the state’s executive budget for 2013 and 2014. Individuals Nonprofits Businesses Manufacturers Miscellaneous Farmers Veterans and active military Students Historic preservation […]
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Tax breaks for: Manufacturers
Has Michigan got a deal for you Click on any of the categories below to see how many tax breaks are out there, and how much they cost the state treasury. The numbers were taken from the state’s executive budget for 2013 and 2014. Individuals Nonprofits Businesses Manufacturers Miscellaneous Farmers Veterans and active military Students Historic preservation […]