For the Lansing State Journal

A recent report by the Tax Foundation says that Michiganders will see an average tax cut of over $3,000 due to the passage of the federal megabill, called by some a ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’. This is a clear case of misrepresenting data in an effort to make an awful bill seem palatable to Michigan residents.

As a former advisor to two Michigan governors and a retired professor of economics at Michigan State University, we know the value of being transparent when it comes to data. Accurate numbers and data have been crucial to us during our careers, and with the work we do on the Board of the Michigan League for Public Policy. Numbers help tell the story of Michigan’s people and its economy, and help guide decision-makers to make choices about what really matters

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