Commentary

EVs Have Already Had More Than Enough Taxpayer Help

It’s time for EV to compete or fail on their own Read more

Michigan May Have Turned a Corner on the Costs of State Employment

Benefits costs remain expensive but are declining Read more

Worries Over Medicaid Costs No Reason to Oppose No-Fault Reform

Any increased costs would be dwarfed by the savings drivers will achieve Read more

Beyond the Fight over Social Studies Standards

Michigan families need more educational freedom Read more

Questions About Traverse City’s Fiber Network Plans

Board set to vote on action soon Read more

Cutting Hair or Working as an Athletic Trainer in Michigan May Get a Bit Easier

Bills would lessen some licensing restrictions Read more

No-Fault Reform Plans Will Save Drivers Money

Both Senate and House bills empower Michigan drivers to reduce their insurance premiums Read more

On Road Funding, Voters May Not Be As Dumb As You Think

Bridge Magazine op-ed only considers tax hike option for more road funding Read more

Better Pension Assumptions Protect Taxpayers

Pension bills would take government retirement funds seriously Read more

Unnecessary Regulations Prevent People From Working

New report shows licensing reduces the supply of workers by 20 percent Read more

The Problem With Government-Run Internet is the Government-Run Part

Traverse City Light & Power should focus on other issues Read more

There is Waste in Michigan’s Budget

Not all of it can be cut immediately, but some can redirected to roads now Read more

College Funding Plans Should Encourage Competition

A better trained workforce should further enhance opportunities for individual workers Read more

New High School Rankings Need More Context

Selective admission campuses top U.S. News’ list in Michigan Read more

Dues Skimming Meets Its Demise

Federal rule ends a union's ability to involuntarily take money from home health care givers Read more

Michigan Lawmakers Propose Strict Hunting and Fishing Guide Regulations

A good way to make enjoying the great outdoors less enjoyable Read more

Hike Taxes — Or Just Wait A Half Year

Budget growth can mean more money for roads without tax hikes Read more

Michigan Legislature Passes Bills Requiring a Criminal Conviction for Forfeiture

The bills had an overwhelming amount of bipartisan support Read more

Critique of CAP Report Card Fires Blanks

Report card still valuable despite list of complaints from MSU professor Read more

Wealth and Freedom are the Best Means of Protecting Species

Earth Day organizers have other ideas Read more

Happy Tax Freedom Day, Michigan!

It took Michiganders 105 days to earn enough income to pay all their taxes Read more

A Steady Decline for Unions Under Michigan’s Right-to-Work Law

The birthplace of the modern labor movement finds workers increasingly opting out Read more