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Citizens Research Council of Michigan

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In a Nutshell:  Online sports betting has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry in Michigan over the last six years.  Problem gambling behaviors have increased due to ubiquitous sports betting apps, leading to financial harm, health issues, and safety concerns.  Policymakers have options to mitigate the harm caused by gambling addiction while...

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In a Nutshell Detroit’s February 2026 REC kept General Fund revenues largely flat as compared to the September 2025 REC. The little recorded growth in the revenue estimates was largely due to higher estimates for wagering/casino tax revenue as compared to the September 2025 REC. Annual growth in wagering taxes has been volatile in recent fiscal years and is expected to p...

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In a Nutshell Michigan’s 2025 transportation funding package was billed as delivering over $1 billion in new road funding in Fiscal Year (FY)2026. However, road agencies have experienced over a 15 percent decrease in distributions of state funding in the months following adoption of the package. This discrepancy between a promised funding increase and realized funding de...

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In a Nutshell: The City of Detroit has economic momentum. It is hosting more visitors, sports and cultural events, and corporate conferences. However, the additional public costs that come with this economic uptick – such as public safety, sanitation, and infrastructure – are largely borne by city taxpayers. City leaders are exploring ways to benefit from t...

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