Michigan makes huge strides in 2011
Doug Rothwell on Thursday, December 8, 2011 Column by Doug Rothwell, President and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan and Phil Power, the Founder and President of The Center for Michigan
Michigan has much to be thankful for as this year comes to a close: Better managed state and local government, a brighter economic outlook and more efficient delivery of public services. Our state’s turnaround has begun, but in many ways the hardest work still lies ahead.
A year ago, our two organizations held a summit, “Common Sense Reforms for a New Michigan” in Lansing. We drew nearly 400 people, including newly elected Gov. Rick Snyder and many legislative leaders for a discussion of structural changes we felt were needed to turn around Michigan and put us firmly on the path to prosperity.
The summit resulted in recommendations to improve state and local government efficiency, business climate and quality of life in our state. We also pledged to report on progress one year later — hence this column. There is much progress to report.
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