Crumbling Roads, Poisoned Water and Unsafe Schools: the Effects of a Decade of Disinvestment

This infographic examines trends of reduced social spending and infrastructure investment in Michigan communities, using Flint and Detroit as case studies of the impacts of these austerity programs include diminished government purchasing power and a rise in extreme-child poverty alongside reductions in cash assistance programs. State and local governments should reassess their strategies and adopt new approaches prioritizing reinvestment and generating additional public revenue.