Commentary – Michigan Capitol Confidential

Will Michigan GOP Continue Michael Moore Film Subsidies?

Program is a waste of taxpayer money

March 10, 2015

House Committee Votes to End Michigan Film Incentives

$500 million spent with no overall increase in jobs

March 4, 2015

The Facts on Electricity Choice

Consumers pay a high price for utility monopolies.

February 24, 2015

The 'Too Many School Districts' Myth

February 23, 2015

Right to Work Isn't the Only Option

‘One or none’ also gives workers, unions choice

February 23, 2015

The Real Problem With ‘Economic Development’ Programs

Michigan should end the MEDC

February 20, 2015

House Republicans Announce Criminal Justice Reforms

February 19, 2015

Ballot Proposal Backers Weighing Strategy

$2 billion tax hike vote on May 5

February 12, 2015

Closing School Retirement System the Right Choice

MPSERS has been underfunded in 29 out of the past 30 years

February 10, 2015

House GOP Action Plan Points the Way to Real Reform

Repealing prevailing wage a top priority

February 6, 2015

Time to Uncork Beer and Wine Reforms?

Office of Regulatory Reinvention seeks input

February 4, 2015

Difference Between Bridge and Center Report Cards

Both are superior to state's Top-to-Bottom rankings

February 4, 2015

Michigan Adds, Loses Thousands of Jobs

More proof corporate welfare doesn't work

February 2, 2015

'Free' Community College

Not a very sound idea

January 30, 2015

Two Cheers for Legislators on Licensing

Good progress in 2013, more to be done

January 26, 2015

Wind Energy Allegations Deserve Hearings

Claims about efficiency, health hazards should be explored

January 23, 2015

State Out Nearly $300M from Cigarette Smuggling

Yet another unintended consequence of high excise taxes

January 22, 2015

Why Not Double the Prevailing Wage?

Arbitrary rate harms taxpayers, school districts

January 22, 2015

Open Letter to the Liquor Control Commission

Abandon rules allowing industry price collusion

January 22, 2015

Another Tobacco Store Burglary Today

Unintended consequence of high cigarette taxes

January 21, 2015

'Blown Away' Program Prolonged

Corporate welfare program a continued failure

January 15, 2015

‘Tax Cut Fever’ – Never Burning Hot

January 12, 2015

Charter School Student Enjoying Success at Stanford

Had been accepted to several top universities

January 7, 2015

Dear Taxpayer: Does This 'Bug' You?

Politicians often focus on less important matters

January 5, 2015

In or Out? How is Michigan Doing Among Other States?

United Van Lines National Movers Study a good gauge of where opportunity lies

January 2, 2015