Commentary – Michigan Capitol Confidential

Teacher 'Effectiveness' Ratings Gutted

Legislators turn their backs on students

October 1, 2014

Right-to-Work Will be Blamed

If Gov. Snyder loses re-election

September 22, 2014

Senate Approves 'Talk Like a Pirate' Resolution

Good thing they have all the important stuff solved

September 19, 2014

Feeling Fine About the End of the World

Book review of Kevin Williamson's latest effort

September 18, 2014

Government Transparency Bill Stalled in Senate

Michigan House passed bill six months ago

September 16, 2014

Grasping At Taxes to Pay for Pensions

Schools, municipalities get creative

September 12, 2014

Economic Freedom and Prosperity

Mackinac Center speaker in Oakland Press

September 12, 2014

September 5, 2014, MichiganVotes Weekly Report

Wolf hunts, golf carts and more licensure

September 5, 2014

Disdain for Politics Gov. Snyder's Undoing?

An analysis of the gubernatorial race

September 5, 2014

More Teachers Than Ever Now Know Opt-Out Rights

Courageous teachers stood up to MEA bullying

August 29, 2014

The Story of a True Hero Spreads

Sir Nicholas Winton Feted by Holocaust Memorial Center

August 28, 2014

A Uniquely Overqualified Candidate

LaFaive's satirical cover letter for MEDC job

August 28, 2014

Right-to-Work, Tax Rates Paint Interesting Picture

Worker freedom, low taxes draw people

August 27, 2014

MEDC Approves Corporate Welfare for Dealership

LaFaive: Special favors unfair to competitors, taxpayers

August 27, 2014

August 22, 2014, MichiganVotes Weekly Report

Key votes from 2013-14

August 22, 2014

Small Tent or Big Tent?

Why political parties are missing the larger picture

August 20, 2014

'Competitiveness' Outlook Ranks Michigan 12th Best

State has a way to go to overcome past policies

August 15, 2014

Texas Looks to Decrease Occupational Licensing

Michigan should follow suit, remove more barriers to work

August 12, 2014

Flanagan Goes too Far on Charter Schools

State TTB ranking a proxy for poverty

August 11, 2014

Pension Systems Hurt Workers, Taxpayers

Defined-benefit plans cannot be supported

August 7, 2014

Job Announcements Don't Equal Job Creation

Too many candidates propping up corporate welfare

August 5, 2014

Remembering Milton Friedman on His 102nd Birthday

July 31, 2014

Why are RTW States Gaining Population?

Better income potential

July 24, 2014

New Evidence: Right-to-Work Laws Work

Center scholar co-authors CEI study

July 24, 2014

More Confusion Over 'Affordable Care Act'

Court rules IRS illegally implemented tax credits

July 23, 2014