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While poverty has increased in Detroit, it declined statewide during Obama’s presidency, from a peak of 17.5% in 2011 to 15.8% in 2015, showing that Michigan’s economy did improve. The head of the Michigan League for Public Policy — which works on poverty and racial equality issues — praised Obama.
“Since our founding in 1912, the Michigan League for Public Policy has seen 18 presidents come and go,” said CEO Gilda Jacobs. “But few have had a greater impact on Detroit and Michigan, especially our most vulnerable residents who needed help and hope the most, than President Barack Obama. Jan 15, 2017 — Detroit Free Press