In an editorial, the Free Press calls on the leaders of Wayne State, Michigan State, and the University of Michigan "to shed more light on how they do business" in order to counter the perception of many people that universities waste money, then "hit up students for more money." The newspaper suggest that the presidents of the state's three largest universities follow Gov. Granholm's town hall meeting format in making their case to the public regarding their special needs for increased funding. "Winning public support would lay the foundation for increased support in the Legislature," the Free Press writes, noting that taxpayers want to know what the state receives from each dollar that goes to the three universities.