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Jarrett Skorup

Research Associate

Jarrett Skorup is a research associate at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. He is a graduate of Grove City College with degrees in history and political science. He also studied economics and religion.

While there, he was captain of the Grove City wrestling and Ultimate Frisbee teams. He was a student fellow at the Center for Vision & Values, the school's research and scholarship think tank.

An Illinois native, Skorup is an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, Bears and Bulls. Besides studying and writing about public policy, he coaches and officiates high school wrestling.

Skorup is the content manager for Michigan Capitol Confidential. His writings have been published in The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, MLive, Detroit Free Press, Detroit News, Orange County Register, Manchester Union-Leader, Daily Caller, Townhall.com, National Review , America's Future Foundation - Doublethink and many newspapers across the country. He lives in Midland, MI with his wife, Karen and son, Grayson.

Tools

By Jarrett Skorup

Which Ballot Proposals Are 'Grassroots'?

A look at who is behind the Nov. 6 ballot proposals. … more
Posted on September 17, 2012 at 5:03pm

Economic Development a Campaign Tool

Subsidies help politicians look like they're "doing something." … more
Posted on September 14, 2012 at 4:35pm

The Greatest Man You’ve Never Heard Of: Norman Borlaug, An American Hero

Published on Sept. 12, 2012 – Michigan Capitol Confidential

What the ‘Protect Our Jobs’ Amendment Would Mean For Michigan

Published on Sept. 10, 2012 – Michigan Capitol Confidential

SEIU Dues Skim All About Politics

SEIU president reveals political agenda at DNC convention. … more
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 9:15am

State Spends $42.8 Million on Disability Payments, Recipients' Afflictions Unknown

Published on Aug. 30, 2012 – Michigan Capitol Confidential

SEIU Ballot Language Disconnected From Reality

Line-by-line look at the ballot proposal. … more
Posted on August 27, 2012 at 10:14am

No Horses, But Detroit Water Department Employs 'Horseshoer'

Published on Aug. 20, 2012 – Michigan Capitol Confidential

Film Subsidy Money Has to Come From Somewhere

It's like "feeding sparrows through a horse." … more
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 2:50pm

Commentary: A Different Kind of 'Waste'

Detroit Water and Sewage Dept. and government unions. … more
Posted on August 10, 2012 at 7:45am

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