community and economic development
Table comparing two communities—Hometown and Anywhere Else—showing identical values: total property value of $400,000,000, downtown property value of $100,000,000, a 1.00% tax rate, $1,000,000 in downtown property taxes, and $3,000,000 in non‑downtown taxes.

Using Tax Capture Programs for Economic Development: Why Headlee and Proposal A Make Michigan Different

Bill Anderson breaks down a hypothetical comparison to look at the impacts, over time, of a DDA being established in two communities.
Bill AndersonApr. 20 2021
community and economic development
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What the American Rescue Plan Act means for local governments

How will ARP funds be distributed? When will ARP funds be distributed? How may ARP funds be used? What time period does the ARP cover?
Bill AndersonMar. 12 2021
legislation
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Notes from the state Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference: COVID-19 tears apart state budget

The conference provides guidance to the House and Senate Appropriation Committees as they determine how much revenue is available for the upcoming fiscal year.
Bill AndersonMay. 20 2020
legislation
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Constitutional Revenue-Sharing Reductions: Fiscal Years Matter

Government Finance Specialist Bill Anderson shares some insights on estimates of how the State of Michigan's budget will impact constitutional revenue sharing.
Bill AndersonMay. 19 2020
local government finance
Slide showing 2019–2022 state revenue data comparing GF/GP, SAF revenue, and forecast changes in millions of dollars.

COVID-19 Impacts State Budget: Prepare for Cuts to Local Government Programs

The UofM Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics economic forecast projects shortfalls in the 2020 state General Fund ($1.65B) and School-Aid Fund ($900M).
Bill AndersonApr. 21 2020
legislation
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COVID-19 and Local Government Revenues

For some, revenues were impacted when Governor Whitmer issued the stay-at-home orders. In others, impacts could occur in the coming weeks, months, or even years
Bill AndersonApr. 13 2020