Monthly Archives: January 2013

Making Sure That Kids Count More in 2013

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Michele Corey

The Michigan League for Public Policy released the Michigan Kids Count Databook 2012, which again, like every year for the last two decades, illustrates just how children, youth and families are doing throughout Michigan.  This county-by-county report allows us to … Continue reading →

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State of the Polarized State

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Mina Hong

Last night, Governor Snyder presented his third State of the State address to a Legislature that is still recovering from a bitterly divisive lame duck session.  The Governor attempted to provide some hope for reconciliation to get things done in … Continue reading →

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It’s All About Relationships

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Mina Hong

The elections are long over and the new Michigan Legislature was sworn into office last week.  The new legislature has quite a hefty task ahead of them with many unfinished business left from the previous legislative session and new challenges … Continue reading →

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What Will be the 2013 State of our State?

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Michele Corey

The Governor’s third annual State of the State address set for next Wednesday, January 16th is the first opportunity in the new year for our elected officials to prioritize the best interest of children and families who are struggling the … Continue reading →

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