The Case for Energy Competition
Study shows states without a monopoly have better, cheaper power Read more
Finding Agreement in Criminal Justice Reform
Sound priorities on sound policies for all Read more
September 25, 2015 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report
Food carts, nursing home over-regulation, voter approval for tax Read more
How to Improve Economic Development Transparency
State considers changes to economic development disclosure Read more
Former Teacher Lionized by Left for Resignation Letter Omitted Key Details
Facts tell a totally different story Read more
Economic Freedom of the World Index: America’s Worrisome Decline
The U.S. ranks 16th in economic freedom Read more
Most Americans Unaware Police Can Take Property Without Charges
Almost 3 out of 4 Americans unfamiliar with civil asset forfeiture Read more
Courser's and Gamrat's 'Orphan Bills'
Bills abandoned by the two former legislators Read more
September 11, 2015 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call
Sex! Scandal! Expulsion! And substantive issues too Read more
Renewables Just a Hood Ornament on Fossil Fuel Power System
You can't have renewable energy without fossil fuels backing it up Read more
California Tax Bills Asking for Trouble
Lawmakers raising cigarette excise taxes are well-intentioned but misguided Read more
You’re in the 1 Percent
We can have policy differences while keeping perspective Read more
Schoolchildren, Teachers, Taxpayers Harmed When Pension Managers Assume Too Much
The realities of Michigan's $26.5 billion pension liability Read more
Mackinac Center Survey Finds One-Third of Ga. School Districts Contract Out Services
Contracted custodial services are most popular Read more
Raiding Car Crash Victim Insurance Reserves No Way to Fund Roads
A one-time funding blip won't solve Michigan's road funding problem Read more
Unions Should Get Serious About Pension Underfunding
A $2.7 million shortfall causes concern in Grand Rapids Read more
Government Price Controllers Can’t Make Up Their Minds
Supermarket chain investigated for low prices Read more
Michigan House Passes Package Repealing Outdated Laws
Taking the first step toward crucial reforms Read more
August 21, 2015 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report
Key road funding votes of 2015 Read more
Number of Michigan Schools Privatizing Services Grows to 70 Percent
New total up from 66 percent in 2014 Read more
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The Politics of Speed Limits
Some special interests oppose raising interstate speed limits Read more