Editorial

Michigan Marked Down in National Rankings Due to Prohibition of Private School Vouchers

State places 13th nationally for second year in a row

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Government Waste in Northern Michigan

A $450K project now costs $1.7 million in Emmet County

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No Raises For Ten Years? Teachers' Contract Tells a Different Story

Grand Ledge educators have gotten pay increases

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Every Judge Costs Michigan Taxpayers $450K

Legislation would reduce to number in the state

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Commentary

Renewables Just a Hood Ornament on Fossil Fuel Power System

You can't have renewable energy without fossil fuels backing it up

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News Story

The Worst Performing School District in the U.S. Says It Has Only One 'Ineffective' Administrator

Detroit Public Schools apparently has only one poor performer

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Commentary

California Tax Bills Asking for Trouble

Lawmakers raising cigarette excise taxes are well-intentioned but misguided

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Commentary

You’re in the 1 Percent

We can have policy differences while keeping perspective

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Michigan Democratic Staffer: Homeschooling Lobby 'Scary', Not Rational

Homeschooling parents say there is contempt for families seeking child's best interest

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State’s Faltering District Managers All Given High Rankings

Every EAA administrator received high marks

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Michigan Leads the Country in Unemployment Recovery

State has seen largest drop in unemployment numbers and rates

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Editorial

Raise Taxes? State Budget Already Projected to Get $2.7 Billion Extra in Taxes Over Next Three Years

But politicians and interest groups want even more

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Commentary

Schoolchildren, Teachers, Taxpayers Harmed When Pension Managers Assume Too Much

The realities of Michigan's $26.5 billion pension liability

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Commentary

Mackinac Center Survey Finds One-Third of Ga. School Districts Contract Out Services

Contracted custodial services are most popular

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News Story

The Environmentalist Rhetoric Guide

Authors of dubious Michigan 'business leaders' poll on Obama energy plan also craft movement spin

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Commentary

Raiding Car Crash Victim Insurance Reserves No Way to Fund Roads

A one-time funding blip won't solve Michigan's road funding problem

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Editorial

'Not Doing the Job'? Top Researchers Say Charters in Detroit Should Serve as Models of Success

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Superintendent Concerned Teachers Will Bolt After Pay Cuts

But district has no merit pay system to reward good teachers

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Commentary

Unions Should Get Serious About Pension Underfunding

A $2.7 million shortfall causes concern in Grand Rapids

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Teacher Left Michigan Education Association and Has No Regrets

She says MEA president pension spiking scheme solidified her decision

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Commentary

Government Price Controllers Can’t Make Up Their Minds

Supermarket chain investigated for low prices

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Protecting Detroit School Choice is Critical

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While Schools Ignore Merit Pay Law, State Has No Authority to Enforce It

Most districts pay based strictly on seniority and degree-level

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Commentary

Michigan House Passes Package Repealing Outdated Laws

Taking the first step toward crucial reforms

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News Story

Myths and Exaggerations About Teacher Pay

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