Repeat Business At State’s Corporate Subsidy Window
After first grant led to no new jobs, state gives company a loan
No-Fault Reform Plans Will Save Drivers Money
Both Senate and House bills empower Michigan drivers to reduce their insurance premiums
Airbnb Agitates Some Local Government Officials
But residents like the extra income, and the short-term rentals may boost local economies too
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
State Oversight Fails As Auditors Scorch Detroit Schools’ Accounting
Lawmakers said oversight provisions of 2016 state bailout would prevent such failures
Better Pension Assumptions Protect Taxpayers
Pension bills would take government retirement funds seriously
College Pays $75 Fine For Illegal Electioneering
President used taxpayer-funded equipment to ask for $7.1 million tax hike
Unnecessary Regulations Prevent People From Working
New report shows licensing reduces the supply of workers by 20 percent
The Problem With Government-Run Internet is the Government-Run Part
Traverse City Light & Power should focus on other issues
Tuition Talks At Wealthy Public School District
Birmingham says ‘No’ to students from nearby districts, unless they bring tuition payments
There is Waste in Michigan’s Budget
Not all of it can be cut immediately, but some can redirected to roads now
College Funding Plans Should Encourage Competition
A better trained workforce should further enhance opportunities for individual workers
He Supported Restricting Teachers’ Right To Leave Union, Now Asks DeVos Why Others Help Them Leave
New Jersey politician who sponsored restrictive law upset that Mackinac Center contacted teachers
Status Quo School Budgets? Superintendent Complains, But His Funding Up $528 Per Kid
Political fact-checkers go silent when school spending interests spin
New High School Rankings Need More Context
Selective admission campuses top U.S. News’ list in Michigan
We’re No. 1? Michigan Could Get Nation’s Highest Gas Tax
Whitmer’s 45-cent increase would see motorists paying $1.06 per gallon in tax
Dues Skimming Meets Its Demise
Federal rule ends a union's ability to involuntarily take money from home health care givers
Bills Make Criminal Record Less Of A Bar To Occupational Licenses
‘An important step towards reducing crime and enhancing public safety,’ one advocate says
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Strict Hunting and Fishing Guide Regulations
A good way to make enjoying the great outdoors less enjoyable
Detroit Schools Just Aren't That Crowded
Claims of ‘militant’ teacher can’t overcome actual figures reported by district
Hike Taxes — Or Just Wait A Half Year
Budget growth can mean more money for roads without tax hikes
No New Permanent Jobs From State Corporate Subsidy
Nexthermal gets $50k from taxpayers, repays $30k, creates no new permanent jobs
Michigan Legislature Passes Bills Requiring a Criminal Conviction for Forfeiture
The bills had an overwhelming amount of bipartisan support
Mandated Payroll Fixes And Oversight Committee Didn’t Stop Detroit Embezzler
Staffer heading to prison for embezzling $265,000 from taxpayers
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Cutting Hair or Working as an Athletic Trainer in Michigan May Get a Bit Easier
Bills would lessen some licensing restrictions
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