There’s something wrong in Union Charter Township: Part I
Micromanagement by local government stifles growth, developers say Read more
While grilling, don’t forget to fan the flames of freedom
CapCon celebrates Independence Day with Patrick Henry’s 1775 speech Read more
A special thank you to those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms
CapCon thanks veterans, families for their sacrifice Read more
Michigan’s arbitrary process for banning license plates
Government prohibits words for products it advertises Read more
Whatever became of Michigan’s population council?
Legislators couldn’t follow report’s recommendations even if they wanted to Read more
Flint teachers skip school as student proficiency hits single digits
This was a bad time for a teacher strike Read more
Michigan climate policies only help utility giants
What’s progressive about green laws that let corporate behemoths pick the pockets of working Michiganders? Read more
In Michigan, there are no missing homeschool students
Without evidence, state superintendent has used bully pulpit to target homeschool families Read more
Michigan’s budget isn’t sustainable…Yet
Lawmakers should practice more restraint Read more
Do kids need mental health days?
And is this a matter for lawmakers in a state that struggles with school attendance? Read more
Degrowth and decarbonization will harm people
Michigan is caught up in an energy transition frenzy, and 10 million people stand to differ Read more
How far will a Michigan homeschool registry go?
Different factions of Lansing Democrats have different visions for the extent and reach of homeschool regulation Read more
Why do West Bloomfield schools fear competition?
Oakland County school district has drifted from its A+ ways Read more
Michigan’s renewable energy report card
Even by the most optimistic green-energy standards, our state doesn’t make the grade Read more
Michigan must untether itself from UAW
The state is hand-in-glove with a union that has a wandering eye Read more
If you seek a pleasant peninsula, U-Haul will take you to Florida
Growing Michigan Together Council did not seek ideas for growing Michigan Read more
In Detroit schools, nothing succeeds like failure
Conventional schools get more money to do worse, while charter schools do better with less Read more
What Michigan could lose with National Popular Vote
Beware efforts to turn features of our constitutional system into bugs Read more
Don’t redirect pension funds
Lawmakers should be wary about lowering pension debt payments Read more
EVs force technology on drivers
Mass adoption of the EV will create a world more hostile to cash Read more
Michigan’s school funding amendment is a harmful relic
Anti-Catholic 1970 law holds students back while other states get ahead Read more
Dickson: Why are we building electrified roads?
The real endgame is not roads that charge cars. Those are meant to draw car-buyers in Read more
Governments cite debunked ALICE study to justify welfare spending
United Way’s methodology miscalculates and overstates poverty Read more
How will a Michigan homeschool registry make students safer?
Politicians who advocate the idea will not answer the question Read more
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There’s something wrong with Union Township: Part 2
Township wanted residents to build a road and water line to sell land Read more