Classical Charter Schools on the Rise in Michigan
Ivywood’s unique partnership may break ground Read more
How To Think About Government Emergency Powers
Officials have the authority and the public’s support – for now Read more
State’s Coronavirus Spending Bill Infected with Irony
Lawmakers shouldn't be giving taxpayer resources to special interests Read more
Michigan Considering Excessive Hunting and Fishing Regulations
Lawmakers might make it more expensive to help others enjoy Michigan’s great outdoors Read more
Michigan Per-Pupil Funding Reaches All-Time High
New state data shows clear upward financial trend Read more
Alcohol Safety and State Control Regimes
State regulations may not be as effective as some believe Read more
Michigan House Bill Package Increases Road Funding Without Raising Taxes
The state’s current budget debate is not about cuts Read more
Despite Collapse in Membership, SEIU Poised to Go All-In in Michigan
$150 million campaign blunted by right-to-work law Read more
Film Incentives Don’t Generate Economic Development
Incentives are a poor use of resources Read more
Giving Public Dollars To Private Interests Violates The Public Interest
So ruled Michigan’s most famous jurist back in 1871 Read more
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Prevailing Wage Repeal Critiques: Cookie Cutter Criticism
New reviews should be treated with caution Read more
MEDC Testimony a Reminder That More Transparency is Needed
New legislation would make the MEDC more transparent and accountable Read more
Higher Education Subsidies Do Not Produce Better Educational or Economic Results
Nevertheless, some lawmakers are pushing for more Read more
Federal Government Adopts Mackinac Center Recommendation on Worker Rights
Federal employees may now opt out of their union at anytime Read more
Michigan Should Move Forward With Medicaid Work Requirements
Work requirements empower people to become financially independent Read more
Strengthen State Spending Limits
Government assistance allows more government spending under state limits Read more
Michigan Wins by Attracting Everyone
College graduates and young people aren’t special Read more
Use Better Assumptions to Pay for Pensions
Lawmakers should pay close attention to state pension systems Read more
Bad Arguments for Government Broadband in Metro Detroit
Government-provided internet puts taxpayers on the hook Read more
More Talk, Less Action for Troubled School Districts?
Whitmer’s budget encourages creation of more committees Read more
How Tax Policy Gets Poked Full of Holes
States should lower rates across the board instead of giving targeted exceptions Read more
Doubling Down on Government Preschool
New Whitmer pre-K proposal would further restrict family options Read more
It’s Never Enough: Government Beneficiaries Always Want More
Michigan budget goes up; groups receiving funds still complain Read more
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Emergency Powers Under Michigan Law
A quick overview of how these rarely used laws work Read more