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Once a Leader, Michigan Now Falling Behind in Licensing Reform

New research shows licensing leads to large declines in jobs Read more

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Still a Long Way To Go for Detroit

The city still has a slow job growth compared to other large cities Read more

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Restricting Homeschool Freedom Won't Make Children Safer

Misguided calls for regulation lack convincing evidence Read more

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2019 State Budget: Cut Corporate Welfare for Roads and Economic Growth

A good road system contributes to economic growth Read more

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Michigan Pays Off Debt from the 80s

New administration may borrow more Read more

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Legislature Forbids Local Governments From Creating Needless Licensing Requirements

More people will be able to freely work across the state Read more

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Union Release Time Was Once Unconstitutional

Lawmakers should retain a healthy skepticism about spending tax money on private interests Read more

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Fewer Parents Taking Education for Granted

Surveys highlight growing involvement, diverse goals Read more

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Michigan made better choices on forest management

Good Neighbor Authority has proven to be a good choice Read more

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Striking a Balance on Environmental Regulations

'No more stringent' will benefit Michigan Read more

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Even Amended, Michigan’s Paid Sick Leave Would Cost Employers $1.1 Billion

But original proposal was much worse Read more

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Bullying is a Huge Problem – School Choice is Helping Solve It

Bold action is needed to give families more options Read more

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Michigan Should Adopt a Pilot Program to Fund Roads With Road Usage Charges

The state should look at a different source of funding for road maintenance Read more

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More Insights from Mackinac Center’s Corporate Welfare Scorecard

New leadership brings hope for cutting corporate handouts Read more

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Lawmakers Have the Authority to Repeal Paid Leave Act

The margarine wars show that the Legislature has the power Read more

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The Costly Part of Government-Owned Broadband

Government-led broadband projects leave taxpayers on the hook Read more

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Serve the Public by Protecting the Integrity of Evidence in Criminal Proceedings

How a forensic science commission would help protect citizens Read more

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A Look at What Happens After Minimum Wage Hikes in Michigan

Job growth drives low-income wage increases more than legal minimums Read more

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Amazon and Foxconn Ignite Opposition To Business Subsidies

Expensive jobs announcements don’t foster economic growth Read more

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School Districts Exaggerate the Harms of Losing Students to Choice

Freedom, flexibility needed more than extra funds Read more

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The Good News And Bad News For UAW Members

Their money is being mismanaged but you don’t have to contribute Read more

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Just A Reminder Of The Growing State Budget

Tax cuts cost much less than recent budget increases Read more

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Comparing Michigan’s Largest Counties on Civil Asset Forfeiture

Oakland and Wayne counties are worlds apart when it comes to protecting property rights Read more

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Accessing Better Detroit Schools Out of Reach for Some

Transportation scholarships could help level playing field Read more

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Bail Reform Effort in Michigan: What It Is and What It Isn’t

Why pretrial policy should matter to everyone Read more

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