State Regulator Claims Alcohol Market Manipulation Makes Us Safer; Data Says Not
No difference in health and safety between heavy control states and those without it
Get the Numbers Straight about School Finance
Complete picture, sound math debunk exaggerated talking points
Completing the Fix for Police Accountability
We must adopt a comprehensive approach to police reform
How a Mid-Michigan Dam Failed
EGLE and Boyce Hydro actions appear to have compounded the May 2020 flood
Michigan Unemployment Skyrockets in COVID-19 Pandemic
Michigan has been hit harder than most other states
Federal Cash Fuels Detroit District’s Teacher Recruiting Push
CARES Act money widens DPSCD per-pupil funding advantage
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Michigan’s State Government Can Afford to Operate With Less Revenue
Lawmakers should avoid taking on debt or raising taxes
Liquor to Go: An Idea Whose Time is Now
It seems much of the state’s liquor code and rules are written for a protected class
Michigan vs. the Midwest: Reopening Plan Vague Compared To Neighbor States'
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois residents know where they’re going and when
Michigan Cannot Enforce Its Own Barbering Laws
Illegal barbers are everywhere, but the state targets just one for fines and potential jail time
The Renewable Fuels Standard Is Bad Energy Policy
Mackinac Center signs onto two coalition letters
Governor Still Needs Legislators Even When They Are Suing
The state would be better if they work together to pass budgets
Mackinac Center Leads Coalition Letter Against Bailouts
States should use the tools they have to balance their budgets
The Emergency Administration
Gov. Whitmer made wide use of emergency powers before COVID-19
What Data is Driving Gov. Whitmer’s Decisions?
Explanations from the governor are confusing and lack detail
COVID-19 and the Word 'All'
Both health and economic conditions make clear that we need to move to the next phase
Michigan Lawmakers Ought to Consider Budget Savings Before Tax Hikes or Debt
They should look within the existing budget to address any fiscal shortfalls
Michigan Heads Into Uncertainty as Dispute May Allow Emergency Orders to Expire
People may have to decide for themselves how to best keep safe
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Defund Corporate Welfare Agency for Better Public Health
Higher taxes won't be as effective at eliminating smoking habits
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