Michigan Charter Schools Turn 25
Quarter century later, educational choice needs renewed vigilance
Even After Right-to-Work, Unions Still Big Political Spenders in Michigan
Organized labor gave millions to Democratic candidates and groups in 2018
Think corporate welfare isn’t a waste? Read these studies
Research continues to demonstrate the ineffectiveness of these programs
Michigan Can Continue to Thrive in 2019
Better public policy will bring more people to the state
Once a Leader, Michigan Now Falling Behind in Licensing Reform
New research shows licensing leads to large declines in jobs
Still a Long Way To Go for Detroit
The city still has a slow job growth compared to other large cities
Restricting Homeschool Freedom Won't Make Children Safer
Misguided calls for regulation lack convincing evidence
2019 State Budget: Cut Corporate Welfare for Roads and Economic Growth
A good road system contributes to economic growth
Legislature Forbids Local Governments From Creating Needless Licensing Requirements
More people will be able to freely work across the state
Union Release Time Was Once Unconstitutional
Lawmakers should retain a healthy skepticism about spending tax money on private interests
Fewer Parents Taking Education for Granted
Surveys highlight growing involvement, diverse goals
Michigan made better choices on forest management
Good Neighbor Authority has proven to be a good choice
Striking a Balance on Environmental Regulations
'No more stringent' will benefit Michigan
Even Amended, Michigan’s Paid Sick Leave Would Cost Employers $1.1 Billion
But original proposal was much worse
Bullying is a Huge Problem – School Choice is Helping Solve It
Bold action is needed to give families more options
Michigan Should Adopt a Pilot Program to Fund Roads With Road Usage Charges
The state should look at a different source of funding for road maintenance
More Insights from Mackinac Center’s Corporate Welfare Scorecard
New leadership brings hope for cutting corporate handouts
Lawmakers Have the Authority to Repeal Paid Leave Act
The margarine wars show that the Legislature has the power
The Costly Part of Government-Owned Broadband
Government-led broadband projects leave taxpayers on the hook
Serve the Public by Protecting the Integrity of Evidence in Criminal Proceedings
How a forensic science commission would help protect citizens
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A Look at What Happens After Minimum Wage Hikes in Michigan
Job growth drives low-income wage increases more than legal minimums
Amazon and Foxconn Ignite Opposition To Business Subsidies
Expensive jobs announcements don’t foster economic growth
School Districts Exaggerate the Harms of Losing Students to Choice
Freedom, flexibility needed more than extra funds
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More Budget Reform Ideas for 2019
Plenty of useless spending can be cut this year
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