Primary, "Pink" Wave, Prosperity
Just past Michigan's August primary, IPPSR's State of the State Podcast reviews gubernatorial campaigns, voter demographics and how Michigan may handle -- or not -- another recession.
Just past Michigan's August primary, IPPSR's State of the State Podcast reviews gubernatorial campaigns, voter demographics and how Michigan may handle -- or not -- another recession.
Michigan cities owe a staggering $7 billion in unfunded OPEB liabilities.
Due to a mix of State policies and constitutional arrangements, the State of Michigan sets up cities to be financially fragile. It should be no suprise then when cities experience severe financial distress or in the case of eight of the States most beleaguered cities, out and out financial emergency.