What’s the score here in Michigan?

The self-proclaimed Ann Arbor “think-and-do” tank, Center for Michigan, has been keeping score here in the Mitten.

The self-proclaimed Ann Arbor “think-and-do” tank, Center for Michigan, has been keeping score here in the Mitten. Various research sources were compiled and edited by Michigan State University economist Charles Ballard to roll out “The 2008 Michigan Scorecard: Benchmarks for Michigan’s Transformation.” And founder of the tank Phil Powers kept the grading simple.

It’s possible Ebert may have had a hand – or thumb in this.

Excerpt:

It tracks 36 measures of Michigan‘s competitive standing in three areas: Workforce and Talent; Economy and Quality of Life; and Accountable Government.

The ratings couldn’t be simpler — thumbs up, so-so or thumbs down. The verdict: ten “thumbs-up,” seven “so-so,” and 19 “thumbs-down” grades.

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