James M. Hohman

State employment down 21 percent, compensation up 52 percent. … more

No state corporate welfare went to these fastest growers. … more

The state’s negotiators should be on solid footing when asking for concessions. … more

While the Detroit 3 are now profitable and optimistic, clear job gains have yet to be prevalent. … more

The Michigan Business Tax will soon be no more. … more

Center analyst explains job growth estimates to reporter. … more

Michigan's EITC among most generous in the country. … more

Michigan State University President Lou Ann Simon has characterized proposed state aid cuts as "brutal," although she gamely acknowledges "We can make this work." … more

As Detroit Free Press editor Stephen Henderson points out, the film incentive was meant to generate a film industry in Michigan that would exist without special favors. In light of this goal, the incentive has so far been only an expensive failure. … more

In his executive budget, Gov. Rick Snyder recommends reforms to the compensation offered to employees by Michigan’s state and local governments. Considering that employment costs are a primary reason why government continues to grow, this is a commendable move. … more