Policy Briefs

MCA uses this space to post policy briefs and other research on poverty, household energy, community development, and other topics of interest to the Community Action network, state and federal legislators, and members of the public.

(June 2016) MCA's Policy Brief on Housing

(February 2016) MCA's Policy Brief on Food and Nutrition

(February 2016) MCA's Policy Brief on Aging in Michigan

(January 2016) MCA's Policy Brief on Asset Building

(December 2015) MCA's Policy Brief on Early Childhood Education

(November 2015) MCA's Policy Brief on Energy Efficiency

(November 2015) MCA's Policy Brief on Veterans Services

(October 2015) MCA's Policy Brief on Weatherization

(October 2015) 2014 Census Report: Despite Progress, Too Many Michiganders Remain in Poverty