A2: Business

Detroit News columnist Daniel Howes writes about a new study by Detroit Renaissance, which looks at the competitiveness of Michigan compared to other states. Detroit Renaissance is pushing for structural reform at the state level, but is finding lawmakers unresponsive. Howes quotes Detroit Renaissance chair David Brandon, who’s also CEO of Domino’s Pizza in Ann Arbor: “Nothing has happened. They’re not getting in the room and addressing the problem. Nobody wants to go do the hard work because they know it’s going to be painful – bold, painful change.” [Source]