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Sep 28, 2026
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Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 28, 2026

    Michigan’s Data Center Tax Breaks Demystified (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Sep 24, 2026

    Detroit Revenue Forecast Perks up by $50M (opens the original)

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  3. Issue · Sep 22, 2026

    Detroit Renaissance Center and East Riverfront Projects Tax Incentives (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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  4. Issue · Sep 2, 2026

    Michigan’s Local Road Agencies see their first Neighborhood Roads Fund payments (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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  5. Issue · Sep 1, 2026

    A Path for Municipal Procurement Reform (opens the original)

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