LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Despite Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer giving herself an “A” on job performance during her two terms in office, a new report suggests the state’s economic outlook tells a different story.

According to a report released on Tax Day, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) ranks Michigan 32nd in the nation for economic outlook. The report examined a variety of factors, with a focus on how taxes impact Michiganders compared to residents in other states.

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Michigan’s property tax burden ranks 35th, while top marginal personal and corporate income tax rates both earned 36th.

Recently legislated tax changes shot Michigan down to 46th.

In addition, Michigan’s economic performance rank isn’t much to brag about either. The report ranked Michigan 35th, and said the “variables are highly influenced by state policy.”

For a governor handing out A’s, Michigan’s report card looks a lot more like a work in progress. Rankings aren’t everything, but when they consistently land in the middle – or worse – it raises a fair question: if this is top-tier performance, what exactly does falling behind look like?