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“If you want to find waste, fraud, and abuse, you should not ignore road construction."
~ CRC Research Associate, Eric Paul Dennis
~ CRC Research Associate, Eric Paul Dennis
January 12, 2026 at 2:37 PM
“If you want to find waste, fraud, and abuse, you should not ignore road construction."
~ CRC Research Associate, Eric Paul Dennis
~ CRC Research Associate, Eric Paul Dennis
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In the year 2000, it was understood that Michigan's road program was in need of fundamental reform. But attempts at meaningful reform were thwarted. This new CRC research brief recounts the missed opportunity of the Act 51 Transportation Funding Study Committee.
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The Missed Opportunity of the Act 51 Study Committee - Citizens Research Council of Michigan
A 1998 effort to improve Michigan's roads program was subsumed by entrenched interests, preventing meaningful reform.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:17 PM
In the year 2000, it was understood that Michigan's road program was in need of fundamental reform. But attempts at meaningful reform were thwarted. This new CRC research brief recounts the missed opportunity of the Act 51 Transportation Funding Study Committee.
crcmich.org/missed-oppor...
crcmich.org/missed-oppor...
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We are failing our kids
December 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We are failing our kids
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@freep.com: Eric Paul Dennis-an infrastructure researcher at the Citizens Research Council of Michigan-who has called on state leaders to "Fix the Damn Road Funding Formula" sees a missed opportunity to improve Michigan's road funding system in the new plan." #michigan
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New Michigan road plan promises billions to bring smoother drive: Here's how
The new road funding plan approved by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has environmental, education and cannabis industry advocates concerned.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
@freep.com: Eric Paul Dennis-an infrastructure researcher at the Citizens Research Council of Michigan-who has called on state leaders to "Fix the Damn Road Funding Formula" sees a missed opportunity to improve Michigan's road funding system in the new plan." #michigan
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True in 2023, true today, true tomorrow:
👻 🎃 If your neighborhood isn’t trick-or-treatable, it’s probably not sustainable; Halloween offers a golden opportunity to recognize this: the same attributes that make for a fiscally sustainable neighborhood also make for a trick-or-treatable neighborhood. crcmich.org/dennis-trick...
If your Neighborhood isn’t Trick-or-treatable, it’s Probably not Sustainable - Citizens Research Council of Michigan
Halloween provides an opportunity to intuitively observe what makes for sustainable development. Neighborhoods that are “trick-or-treatable” provide an example of development patterns that support soc...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
True in 2023, true today, true tomorrow:
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ICYMI - Last week, for a third consecutive year, our national peers awarded us the "Most Distinguished Research" award for 2025 Research, “A Data-Driven Assessment of Michigan’s Road Program." The author of the honored report, published an update today crcmich.org/2025roadsyst...
July 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
ICYMI - Last week, for a third consecutive year, our national peers awarded us the "Most Distinguished Research" award for 2025 Research, “A Data-Driven Assessment of Michigan’s Road Program." The author of the honored report, published an update today crcmich.org/2025roadsyst...
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Here's a story by @bridgemi.com on CRC's new Michigan Road Program report (no paywall).
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As Michigan’s road costs rise, experts say current funding method ‘isn’t working’ | Bridge Michigan
As Michigan continues to spend big on roads, experts say lawmakers need to repeal and replace how that’s done.
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March 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Here's a story by @bridgemi.com on CRC's new Michigan Road Program report (no paywall).
www.bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...
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New post by CRC President Eric Lupher:
"Michigan can do several things to take the “dys” out of the dysfunctional legislature. It begins legislators approaching their jobs with a goal of operating collaboratively."
crcmich.org/getting-the-...
"Michigan can do several things to take the “dys” out of the dysfunctional legislature. It begins legislators approaching their jobs with a goal of operating collaboratively."
crcmich.org/getting-the-...
Getting the "Dys“out of Michigan’s Dysfunctional Legislature - Citizens Research Council of Michigan
The Michigan legislature has exhibited dysfunctional behavior from the perspective of good government. The just concluded legislative session, in which the Democratic party enjoyed control of the gove...
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January 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
New post by CRC President Eric Lupher:
"Michigan can do several things to take the “dys” out of the dysfunctional legislature. It begins legislators approaching their jobs with a goal of operating collaboratively."
crcmich.org/getting-the-...
"Michigan can do several things to take the “dys” out of the dysfunctional legislature. It begins legislators approaching their jobs with a goal of operating collaboratively."
crcmich.org/getting-the-...