State and Local Bailouts Would Reward Fiscal Wastefulness
Congress should avoid bailouts Read more
Completing the Fix for Police Accountability
We must adopt a comprehensive approach to police reform Read more
How a Mid-Michigan Dam Failed
EGLE and Boyce Hydro actions appear to have compounded the May 2020 flood Read more
Michigan Unemployment Skyrockets in COVID-19 Pandemic
Michigan has been hit harder than most other states Read more
Federal Cash Fuels Detroit District’s Teacher Recruiting Push
CARES Act money widens DPSCD per-pupil funding advantage Read more
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Michigan’s State Government Can Afford to Operate With Less Revenue
Lawmakers should avoid taking on debt or raising taxes Read more
Liquor to Go: An Idea Whose Time is Now
It seems much of the state’s liquor code and rules are written for a protected class Read more
Less Driving Means Less Gas Tax Revenue
Road funding will be affected by the pandemic Read more
Michigan vs. the Midwest: Reopening Plan Vague Compared To Neighbor States'
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois residents know where they’re going and when Read more
Michigan Cannot Enforce Its Own Barbering Laws
Illegal barbers are everywhere, but the state targets just one for fines and potential jail time Read more
The Renewable Fuels Standard Is Bad Energy Policy
Mackinac Center signs onto two coalition letters Read more
Governor Still Needs Legislators Even When They Are Suing
The state would be better if they work together to pass budgets Read more
Mackinac Center Leads Coalition Letter Against Bailouts
States should use the tools they have to balance their budgets Read more
The Emergency Administration
Gov. Whitmer made wide use of emergency powers before COVID-19 Read more
What Data is Driving Gov. Whitmer’s Decisions?
Explanations from the governor are confusing and lack detail Read more
COVID-19 and the Word 'All'
Both health and economic conditions make clear that we need to move to the next phase Read more
Michigan Lawmakers Ought to Consider Budget Savings Before Tax Hikes or Debt
They should look within the existing budget to address any fiscal shortfalls Read more
Planet of the Humans
New Jeff Gibbs/Michael Moore documentary targets green energy Read more
Michigan Heads Into Uncertainty as Dispute May Allow Emergency Orders to Expire
People may have to decide for themselves how to best keep safe Read more
Budgets in the Time of Coronavirus
State officials should consider bold spending cuts and other reforms Read more
Congress Should Unlock 529 Accounts for At-Home Learning
Coalition urges expanded use of tax-advantaged education plan Read more
Marking Environmental Progress On Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary
Free markets and technology the best way to meet worthy goals Read more
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Get the Numbers Straight about School Finance
Complete picture, sound math debunk exaggerated talking points Read more