Michigan Can Continue to Thrive in 2019
Better public policy will bring more people to the state Read more
Once a Leader, Michigan Now Falling Behind in Licensing Reform
New research shows licensing leads to large declines in jobs Read more
Still a Long Way To Go for Detroit
The city still has a slow job growth compared to other large cities Read more
Restricting Homeschool Freedom Won't Make Children Safer
Misguided calls for regulation lack convincing evidence Read more
2019 State Budget: Cut Corporate Welfare for Roads and Economic Growth
A good road system contributes to economic growth Read more
Legislature Forbids Local Governments From Creating Needless Licensing Requirements
More people will be able to freely work across the state Read more
Union Release Time Was Once Unconstitutional
Lawmakers should retain a healthy skepticism about spending tax money on private interests Read more
Fewer Parents Taking Education for Granted
Surveys highlight growing involvement, diverse goals Read more
Michigan made better choices on forest management
Good Neighbor Authority has proven to be a good choice Read more
Striking a Balance on Environmental Regulations
'No more stringent' will benefit Michigan Read more
Even Amended, Michigan’s Paid Sick Leave Would Cost Employers $1.1 Billion
But original proposal was much worse Read more
Bullying is a Huge Problem – School Choice is Helping Solve It
Bold action is needed to give families more options Read more
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
More Insights from Mackinac Center’s Corporate Welfare Scorecard
New leadership brings hope for cutting corporate handouts Read more
Lawmakers Have the Authority to Repeal Paid Leave Act
The margarine wars show that the Legislature has the power Read more
The Costly Part of Government-Owned Broadband
Government-led broadband projects leave taxpayers on the hook Read more
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
Amazon and Foxconn Ignite Opposition To Business Subsidies
Expensive jobs announcements don’t foster economic growth Read more
School Districts Exaggerate the Harms of Losing Students to Choice
Freedom, flexibility needed more than extra funds Read more
The Good News And Bad News For UAW Members
Their money is being mismanaged but you don’t have to contribute Read more
Just A Reminder Of The Growing State Budget
Tax cuts cost much less than recent budget increases Read more
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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