Putting Too Many People in Prison Puts Michigan at Risk
New study indicates prison time increases recidivism Read more
The Lose-Lose Situation in Pension Funding
Pension underfunding, not defined contributions, is the problem Read more
Closest Thing to Immortality? Government Programs
Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps has survived multiple defundings Read more
State Policies Created School Pension Pain
The only real solution is to close public pensions to new employees Read more
Union Survey: Michigan Teachers Want Pension Reform
Only 12.2 percent of MEA members feel they will have a comfortable retirement Read more
Pugsley Correctional Facility to Close
Michigan's prison population on the decline Read more
More to Charter Special Ed Gap than Meets the Eye
Disability types, local conditions drive disparity Read more
Understand the Emergency Manager Law Before Changing It
Making sure that local governments meet their financial obligations Read more
An Opening for Michigan Licensing Reform
When the state asks for higher fees, repeal the mandates Read more
Markets, Not Politicians, Slow State Oil and Gas Production
From 'obscene profits' to 'obscene losses' Read more
Michigan’s Quiet Success in Containing Retiree Health Care Costs
Simple reforms lower the burden of debt Read more
Flashy Projects Generate Taxpayer Losses
A state economy isn't made up of the biggest companies Read more
What You Owe for Pensions
Michigan governments hold $3,800 per person in pension debt Read more
New Study Calls for More Spending to Provide Nothing
Higher education costs are increasing, but why? Read more
Schooling Outside the Box: State Bans Aid to Private Innovators Like This School
At Detroit Cristo Rey, 'They begin to see ... careers that are possible to them' Read more
Multiplier Analyses Are Prone to Abuse
Common ways to rationalize use of taxpayer dollars Read more
Plastic Bag Tax Hurts Consumers, Businesses and Does Little for the Environment
Legislature considers bill to stop new Washtenaw County tax Read more
Michigan’s Looming Dentist Shortage?
Mid-level providers could help fill the gaps Read more
Voters’ Support for School Choice Remains Strong
Most Detroit residents want more options Read more
Trump and Clinton are Both Wrong: Free Trade is Good for People
The benefits of trade in Michigan Read more
Michigan and Ontario Governments Agree to Promote Crony Capitalism Together
When international cooperation is not helpful but destructive Read more
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Education Union Should Be Voice For Pension Reform
School employees deserve more than political promises Read more