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Social science has its limits.

Michigan's Independent Redistricting Commission (MICRC) is redrawing its metro Detroit legislative districts, ruled unconstitutional by a federal court due to their predominant use of racial targets in their initial drawing, resulting in a violation of the Equal Protection clause in the U.S. Constitution. The recent criticism has shed light on missed opportunities in the decision-making process, further underlining the imperative for the state to embrace this moment as a chance for positive change and an opportunity to strengthen democracy.

Racial equity is a defining challenge in America, a deeply rooted issue that demands a unified, comprehensive approach from policymakers across ideological spectrums. In dissecting the landscape of racial disparities, it becomes evident that a comprehensive strategy is essential to tackle systemic racism effectively.

As the correlation between physical and behavioral health is becoming increasingly more recognized, policymakers and stakeholders alike are interested in addressing the health disparities related to the co-occurrence of these conditions in the Michigan population. Research continues to exemplify that those living with coinciding physical and behavioral health conditions have higher healthcare costs while not experiencing better health outcomes.

A new data-driven study provides insights regarding the effects of the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) in Detroit, assessing how this place-based policy shaped key housing market outcomes in the aftermath of the 2008 foreclosure crisis. Using recent advances in statistical-econometric techniques, the researchers uncovered useful results about the program's influence between 2006-2019. This research adds to the handful of studies on the NSP policy, highlighting its unique implications for Detroit.

It took 15 ballots, but eventually, new Congressional leadership was elected. Urged by President Trump to "play tough" on the debt ceiling, the House immediately set out to provoke a crisis. Another one. For a few months, the Treasury has gotten by on extraordinary measures like delaying contributions to pension funds. But that margin will soon be exhausted, maybe as soon as June 1. The edge of the precipice now in sight, negotiations are starting. But what, exactly, is the debt ceiling? Is it really that important?

Michigan had a historic midterm election following its first redistricting process under the Independent Redistricting Commission. The Commission set out to create districts with a reasonable threshold for the Black communities preferred candidates to win, even as these districts had a lower makeup of people of color.