Counting MSU students for state revenue sharing
East Lansing
Summary
State revenue sharing doesn't count MSU students living in dorms. The committee argues that if it did, the money would cover a considerable chunk of the deficit — and wants to know if the formula can change.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Counting dorm residents could cover a considerable amount of the deficit.
East Lansing residents and its budget.
Other Michigan municipalities could see small reductions in their revenue sharing.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Financial Health Review Committee - 28 May 2026
The committee wants the city to push for a change in state law so university students count toward the populations of host cities in revenue sharing — potentially worth about $5.45 million a year to East Lansing, nearly covering the city's structural deficit.
Financial Health Review Committee - 02 Apr 2026
State revenue sharing doesn't count MSU students living in dorms. The committee argues that if it did, the money would cover a considerable chunk of the deficit — and wants to know if the formula can change.
Financial Health Review Committee - 19 Mar 2026
Member Robert Kleine argued East Lansing could gain $2.3–$5.9 million a year if students counted toward city population in the revenue-sharing formula, and suggested pressing the legislature to amend MCL 141.903. The committee declined to fund a new study but kept the legislative idea alive.
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