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Tag Archives: budget
Equity vs. Equality and the State Budget
We, at Michigan’s Children, say this all the time because it’s true – the single best predictor of economic prosperity is a state’s success in educating and preparing its workforce. As Michigan, like the rest of the nation, continues to … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, child outcomes, disparities, equity
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Raising Our Voices in 2014
With the holiday season behind us, the 2014 election season will soon take center stage. Unfortunately the future of children, youth and families in Michigan often gets lost during campaign hullabaloo, despite the fact that it is consistently a top … Continue reading
Starting Off with a Shutdown
October 1st marks the beginning of the new fiscal year for both the State of Michigan and the United States. And boy are they starting off in two completely different but intricately intertwined ways. Nationally, we’re obviously operating under a … Continue reading
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Patriotism & Civic Engagement Doesn’t End on July 5th
The last remaining fireworks have been lit and leftovers of hotdogs, hamburgers, and potato salad have been consumed. As the 4th of July has come and gone, many thoughts of patriotism have left people’s minds as we begin another full … Continue reading
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Tagged advocacy, budget, children, civic engagement, patriotism
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A Mixed Budget for Equity
Last month, Governor Snyder signed the fiscal year 2014 (FY2014) budget into law. The state budget is the single most powerful expression of the state’s priorities and can be used as a tool to improve opportunities for children and families … Continue reading
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