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Beware 'Wimpy' Tax Cut Promises

Politicians will gladly give tax relief later for a big tax increase today

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Praise for REI and Also Retailers Open On Black Friday

There’s no shame in freedom

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October 23, 2015 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report

Gas tax hike, road funding, criminalization, more

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The Politics of Speed Limits

Some special interests oppose raising interstate speed limits

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The Case for Energy Competition

Study shows states without a monopoly have better, cheaper power

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Beware Claims of State Budget Cuts

Revenues are increasing

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Forfeiture: What Next?

Take a look at bonding

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Finding Agreement in Criminal Justice Reform

Sound priorities on sound policies for all

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September 25, 2015 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report

Food carts, nursing home over-regulation, voter approval for tax

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How to Improve Economic Development Transparency

State considers changes to economic development disclosure

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Former Teacher Lionized by Left for Resignation Letter Omitted Key Details

Facts tell a totally different story

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Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act

True freedom, information, and action?

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Economic Freedom of the World Index: America’s Worrisome Decline

The U.S. ranks 16th in economic freedom

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Most Americans Unaware Police Can Take Property Without Charges

Almost 3 out of 4 Americans unfamiliar with civil asset forfeiture

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Courser's and Gamrat's 'Orphan Bills'

Bills abandoned by the two former legislators

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September 11, 2015 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call

Sex! Scandal! Expulsion! And substantive issues too

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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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California Tax Bills Asking for Trouble

Lawmakers raising cigarette excise taxes are well-intentioned but misguided

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You’re in the 1 Percent

We can have policy differences while keeping perspective

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

The realities of Michigan's $26.5 billion pension liability

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

Contracted custodial services are most popular

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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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Unions Should Get Serious About Pension Underfunding

A $2.7 million shortfall causes concern in Grand Rapids

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Government Price Controllers Can’t Make Up Their Minds

Supermarket chain investigated for low prices

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Michigan House Passes Package Repealing Outdated Laws

Taking the first step toward crucial reforms

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