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The Source of the School Budget Quagmire — Michigan's record of generously financing schools suggests policymakers should stop focusing on school revenues and instead encourage schools to control their costs.

Bloomfield Hills Sings the Blues — Since all school districts are experiencing cuts, it's rather surprising that a protest against state funding reductions would come from one of Michigan's most luxuriously funded districts.

Smith Tax Hike Solves Non-Existent Problem — In its ability to suck revenue from a given level of (declining) economic activity, Michigan's tax system has outperformed 31 other states over the past year.

Relationship Problems — Soon after receiving a generous Michigan Economic Development Corp. subsidy for a subsidiary, the SEIU agreed to contract concessions.