Jarrett Skorup, Research Associate [Mackinac Center]

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.

Jarrett Skorup

Research Associate

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By Jarrett Skorup

Economic Development a Campaign Tool

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

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

SEIU Dues Skim All About Politics

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

SEIU Ballot Language Disconnected From Reality

No Horses, But Detroit Water Department Employs 'Horseshoer'

Film Subsidy Money Has to Come From Somewhere

Commentary: A Different Kind of 'Waste'

State Gives Company $1.65 Million, Creates Zero Jobs and Goes Out of Business