Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy
Research as a public service to the state and its communities
CLOSUP conducts, supports and fosters applied academic research to improve understanding of local, state, and urban policy issues.
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New Report: A Twenty-year Review of Flint’s Financial Condition
A new report from CLOSUP illustrates how data found in basic financial statements may be used to understand how Flint’s financial condition has...
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Michigan Public Policy Survey
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Renewable Energy Policy Initiative
"The MPPS gathers data and opinions from community leaders that blanket the state of Michigan and we’re able to bring the information back to policymakers and related stakeholders around state government in Lansing. It’s designed as a public service to Michigan communities and the Michigan state government."
Tom Ivacko, CLOSUP Executive Director
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