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Plastic Bag Tax Hurts Consumers, Businesses and Does Little for the Environment

Legislature considers bill to stop new Washtenaw County tax

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Michigan’s Looming Dentist Shortage?

Mid-level providers could help fill the gaps

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Voters’ Support for School Choice Remains Strong

Most Detroit residents want more options

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Trump and Clinton are Both Wrong: Free Trade is Good for People

The benefits of trade in Michigan

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Michigan and Ontario Governments Agree to Promote Crony Capitalism Together

When international cooperation is not helpful but destructive

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Charter School-Prison Comparison Misses the Mark

Analyzing recent attacks on school choice

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Petty Restrictions on Tobacco Endanger Respect for Law

Creating unnecessary crimes weakens force of important laws

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Key Part of Civil Asset Forfeiture Law Ruled Unconstitutional

Bond requirement challenged at Court of Appeals

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Lessons from Muskegon Heights School Overhaul

Detroit can benefit from similar reforms

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Couple Could Lose Their Home Through Civil Forfeiture

Government confiscates thousands of dollars without filing charges

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Study: Ontario Should Look to Michigan

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State 'Post and Hold' Rules Economically Unsound

Legal action may be necessary

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Corporate Welfare’s Strange Allure for Politicians

We know that it doesn't work, but they can't help themselves

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You Have My Permission to Speak … Unless

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Michigan Adequacy Study Shows the State Already Spends Plenty on Education

New study provides few clear-cut answers

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Honest Education Discussion Requires Counting All the Dollars

Michigan should spend smarter before spending more

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Addressing the Shortcomings of Probation and Parole

Swift and Sure sanctions probation program a success

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MSU Car Smoking Ban Increases Potential for Community-Police Tensions

Health-consciousness posturing not worth the cost

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Michigan Requires More Than 200 Occupational Licenses

And the fee to be a plumber is twice as much as a doctor

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Economic Freedom and Well-Being Noticed by Top Official

Michigan's economic liberty is slowly improving

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A Quick Brief on the Housing Recovery in Michigan

Price of average home is approaching record levels

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Calls to Expand Michigan’s Economic Development Programs Fall Short

New plans don't even claim to develop the economy

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Michigan Crushes Korea in Corporate Welfare Handouts

Nearly $9 billion in crony-capitalism subsidies

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School Choice Withstands Twists and Turns of Detroit Debate

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Counting Government Workers Tells Little About the Quality of Government

Cost and quality should be the primary concern

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