#factsmatter, The Citizens Research Council Of Michigan Podcast

Wayne State U. professor Marjorie Sarbaugh-Thompson discusses her years-long research, along with her husband, Lyke Thompson, into the effects of term limits on Michigan politics.

In this edition of #FactsMatter, we take a look at what changed in Michigan tax law in 2017, as well as explaining why it's important the U.S. Census is entirely accurate, citizenship question or not.

Researcher Tim Michling explains the complications of health risk assessments, a tool designed to encourage some Michigan Medicaid recipients to adopt healthier behaviors.

Researcher Tim Michling explains why privatizing food contracts in Michigan prisons didn't work, and what factors policymakers should consider when they pursue such partnerships in the future. And Craig Thiel briefs us on Public Act 51 of 1951, and why emergency road funding won't necessarily go to the roads that need repair the most.

Year after year, Michigan drivers complain bitterly about -- and pay dearly for -- potholes. Year after year, half-measures suffice to address the problem. Craig Thiel leads us through the history, and prospects for real change going forward. Spoiler alert: Don't get your hopes up.

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