The missteps of the Michigan Legislature were many in 2023
Forced unionization, pork, and corporate welfare are the story of first half of the 102nd Legislature Read more
In Michigan, central planning is not the path to freedom
If you disagree with elected officials, there is a process for that. Not so much for bureaucrats. Read more
Hill Harper and the problem of financial disclosure in Michigan
Feds have teeth to police incomplete financial disclosures; under bills headed to Whitmer’s desk, Michigan does not Read more
Is democracy too messy in Michigan?
While voters speak up in Oakland and Mecosta County, Lansing lawmakers dismantle local control Read more
Three years later, Michigan court rules Michigan State illegally withheld information
Michigan lawmakers must close FOIA loopholes Read more
Whitmer might sign fewer laws with Democratic majority
With a Republican legislature, Whitmer signed 278 laws last year. She’s below 200 in 2023. Read more
Lansing treats taxpayer money like Publishers Clearing House
Lawmakers bring home large, taxpayer-funded checks to their communities. Literally and figuratively. Read more
So you want to move to Michigan? Here’s the reality
$20M marketing blitz won’t mask Michigan’s problems, but an engaged public can help Read more
There is no such thing as ‘the state’s dime’
There are no free school lunches, rides on the QLine, or community college classes; taxpayers always foot the bill. Read more
Why we emphasize transparency
Government works best when it’s watched closely. With outdated information, that can’t happen. Read more
In the war over literacy, phonics wins
For years, a ‘whole language’ approach taught students to guess, not to read Read more
Whitmer abuse of emergency powers is déjà vu all over again
Governor plays fast and loose with executive authority, again Read more
Jennifer Granholm’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad EV trip
Even NPR admits non-Teslas have a road trip problem after Energy Department staffers block charger and citizen calls 911 Read more
32-hour work week would be the end of Detroit
If Detroit becomes a part-time town, it will stop being Detroit. Read more
Auto buyers have good reasons for avoiding e-cars
Electric vehicles are the least effective way of satisfying consumers' needs Read more
Michigan’s got the bloated budget blues
Taxpayers get little return from spending increases Read more
In words and deeds, Whitmer sends mixed message on China
Speech demands Michigan reduce reliance on goods from China, while touting Chinese EV battery plants Read more
A new school year offers Michigan parents a new chance to engage
Here’s how to follow the goings-on in your school and school district Read more
Freeway floods, power outages show Michigan failing at what matters
Pride precedes fall as weather event shuts down boastful state Read more
McMorrow blames racism for out-of-control state spending
...or something like that; it’s hard to tell Read more
Whitmer ignores inflation woes, says that things have gotten cheaper
It’s easy for those who live in the governor’s mansion to dismiss concerns about the cost of living Read more
The house always wins: Michigan’s coming housing crisis will be man-made
Help today for Michigan’s renters will bring headaches tomorrow Read more
There are no free school lunches
Michigan’s universal free lunch program gets glowing media hype, but you’re still paying for it Read more
‘Renters rights’ legislation is about optics, not solutions
Renters may acquire new rights, but will they have affordable quality housing? Read more
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Selective subsidies are a losing strategy for Michigan
Corporate welfare does not fuel high-growth states, and is not the answer for Michigan Read more