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Michigan Drops to 46th in U.S. State Rankings | Lansing News
Michigan’s ranking just dropped to 46th out of 50 states in U.S. News’ latest quality-of-life report, continuing a troubling downward trend after last year’s 43rd and the year before that 42nd. The state’s low scores in healthcare, education, crime, opportunity, and environmental quality are dragging it down — despite its iconic Great Lakes, scenic coastline, and historic landmarks. Only 43% of residents hold a college degree, and median income hovers around $72K. Michigan barely cracked the top half in healthcare (24th), education (45th), crime (32nd), economy (43rd), and infrastructure…
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