Local governments are flush with one-time federal and state money but face staff shortages, rising costs and rapidly approaching deadlines to spend funds. Having the money is not the same as being able to push it out the door for needed investments.
Eric Scorsone
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
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Opinion | Now is the time to address Michigan fiscal policy
All of the hard work and leadership many local governments have put in to save money for a rainy day may be quickly undone by the COVID-19 downturn.
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Opinion | With Michigan at a crossroads, here’s a roadmap for Lansing
A series of expert reports on Michigan’s economy and budget, Great Lakes and water management and other issues will help our new governor and legislature address the state’s most critical challenges