Detroit News Continuing series: Ways to make Michigan better

The Detroit News’ editorial board is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform and restructuring government and the economy…”50 Ways to Fix Michigan.” Business Leaders of Michigan is a contributor to the series.  Take a look at some of the ideas we’ve submitted so far from our Michigan Turnaround Plan. Share these ideas with others to keep the dialogue going.

50 ideas to fix Michigan

Idea 7: Reduce Michigan Department of Corrections costs by enacting management and sentencing reforms.  –

Idea 6: Reduce state employee compensation to the average compensation of state workers in the nation or the average of Michigan private-sector workers.

Idea 2: Eliminate binding arbitration for municipal police and fire workers.