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State’s '21st Century Jobs Fund' Spent $100 Million For Just 1,052 Jobs

‘…You’re going to be blown away’ promised previous governor about these subsidies

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NAACP: Historical 13-Star Flag Associated With 'Racial Supremacy' Groups

Betsy Ross flag appropriated by 'Patriot Movement and other militia groups'

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Union and School Illegally Take Dues from Teachers' Paychecks

Attorney: 'If they’re taking out dues, it’s contrary to state law'

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Understand the Emergency Manager Law Before Changing It

Making sure that local governments meet their financial obligations

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An Opening for Michigan Licensing Reform

When the state asks for higher fees, repeal the mandates

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School Superintendent: 13-Star 'Betsy Ross' Flag Injects 'Hostility' and 'Hate'

Superintendent laments not just partisan politics, but patriotic symbol too

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Police Seize Car, Drive 56,000 Miles, Sell It Without Charging Owners With a Crime

Michigan forfeiture laws allow assets to be turned over without a conviction

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Markets, Not Politicians, Slow State Oil and Gas Production

From 'obscene profits' to 'obscene losses'

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Michigan’s Quiet Success in Containing Retiree Health Care Costs

Simple reforms lower the burden of debt

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Flashy Projects Generate Taxpayer Losses

A state economy isn't made up of the biggest companies

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Bill Would Ban Ann Arbor's Ban on Young Adult Tobacco Sales

Local governments 'out of control' and 'off the leash' with growing business regulations

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Lawmakers Agree Car Insurance Too Expensive — But Not On How To Fix It

Unlimited medical benefits and other mandates make Michiganders pay among the most

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What You Owe for Pensions

Michigan governments hold $3,800 per person in pension debt

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Should Michigan Cities Be Allowed to Ban Pit Bulls?

Probably not

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Post a Photo of Your Marked Ballot? You've Broken the Law

Lawsuit seeks to overturn ban, claims Freedom of Speech is at issue

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‘Worker's Choice’ or ‘Free Riders’? Union Reform Bill Opts for Former

Freeing unions and workers from forced representation

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Michigan Will Have No Ballot Questions This Year

Voters have decided on many in recent elections

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New Study Calls for More Spending to Provide Nothing

Higher education costs are increasing, but why?

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Editorial

Wild West: What Education Establishment Calls Parents Choosing Their Kids’ School

Poor performing school districts unused to having competition

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Privatization Remains a Popular Practice with School Districts

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Reform Occupational Licensing Laws to Prevent Crime

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Do Michigan Criminal Penalties Make Sense? No One Knows

The state is considering gathering more data about sentencing and recidivism

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Despite the Hype, Detroit's Job Growth Among the Lowest in the State

State's employment comeback is real, but in Motown not so much

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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'

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Union Membership in Michigan Down 38 Percent in 32 Years

Decline started long before right-to-work

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