NEW
Nursing home ratings database
Find complete government ratings on Michigan nursing homes, each rated 1-5 on an easy-to-compare star system. Find it under "Health" in the list to the right.
NEW
Michigan Census database
Search our database for detailed demographic and statistical records for Michigan cities and counties. Find it under "Demographics/Statistics" in the list to the right.

The Internet is rich with information, allowing unprecedented access to valuable public databases. But sifting the Web for this information can be difficult and time-consuming. And sorting through the various databases to find specific, relevant information can be even more daunting.
That's why the State Journal has introduced Data Connection. By compiling links to databases into a single location, Data Connection can eliminate hours of search-engine frustration and help you find the information you need instantly and effortlessly.
Data Connection offers easy access to some of the most useful publicly available Web databases as well as databases developed by the lsj.com staff. To get started, simply click on a category from the list to the right and begin searching. Links will open in a new tab or window, depending on your browser settings.
Look for these listings to grow. In fact, let us know about the information you’d like to see in Data Connection. Is there a particular type of information you're looking for but haven't been able to find online? Do you know of a great Web resource you'd like to share? E-mail Don Pepper at data@lsj.com.











