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Ethanol Subsidies Costly, Damaging
Walker commentary in Lansing State Journal Sunday.
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Union Will Use 'Any Legal Means' To Combat Members Who Want To Leave
Two former MEA local presidents question August-only resignation window
Proposed Michigan Law Would Protect Gun Owners
Pistol sales and permit records would not be subject to FOIA requests
January 18, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Compilation of significant bills before voting.
moreLegislative Expert Discusses Auto Dealer Laws
Jack McHugh on protectionism that harms car buyers.
moreState of the State: Union Protests Outside Capitol
Anne Schieber catches protest, signs on camera.
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State Hired More Employees To Administer SEIU 'Dues Skim' Than Oversee Right-to-Work Law
'Where were they when the unions were running around creating fake employers so they could siphon off money?'
Ed. Establishment Downplays Charter Study
New Stanford study's methedology beyond reproach.
moreBirmingham Latest District to Game Schools of Choice
District gets $430,000, only six students can attend
Meeting state's "best practices" in name only.
moreMEA Memo Outlines Regrets and Possible Ways To Fight Right-to-Work Law
Union President: '[Recalls] are the least appealing of all the options'
Charter School Market Working
Those run by for-profits benefit students most.
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Electric Car Owners Get a Free Ride in Ann Arbor
Another subsidy for those who can afford expensive EVs.
moreMedia Skews Charter Public School Study
Reporters ignore large student gains.
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Multiplier Analyses Often Abused
They don't justify taking the dollar in the first place.
moreMichigan Charter Schools a Smashing Success
New Stanford study most thorough analysis yet.
moreLabor Expert Addresses Prevailing Wage
Muskegon County jail could cost $2M extra due to policy.
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Consumers Are Best Arbiters of Auto Market
Electric and hybrid vehicles take back seat at this year's Detroit auto show
New Study Shows Better Results For Public Charter School Students Compared To Students In Conventional Schools
Stanford University report took race, poverty level, English language learner and special education status into account
Taylor Named New Chairman of Mackinac Center Board of Directors
Former Supreme Court Justice Replaces Olson
Collapse of Higher-Ed Bubble Draws Near
Michigan legislators, colleges unprepared for paradigm shift.
moreGovernment Is Different From Unions
The fallacy of a 'right-to-live' law
The fallacy of a 'right-to-live' law.
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Most of the Arrested Anti-Right-to-Work Protesters Have SEIU 'Dues Skim' Connections
Son of SEIU Healthcare Michigan president one of those facing charges
Plan to Privatize Belle Isle Unveiled
Center analysts first addressed the issue 12 years ago.
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Media Cites Center Study on Cigarette Smuggling
ATF says Center data "seems right."
moreA Matter of Perspective
National recovery data looks different depending on the chart.
moreJanuary 11, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Introduction of new legislators!
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Michigan Poorer Than Average Of Right-to-Work States
Trends show RTW states growing faster in population, jobs and income
Imitation the Sincerest Form of Flattery
School performance database "similar" to our 2012 project.
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County Commissioner Touts Reed's 'Seven Principles'
Elected official asks fellow commissioners to read it.
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Supreme Court Justice's Problems Not Likely to Affect Generous Pension
With 20 years of judicial service, Justice Diane Hathaway could get $100K a year pension
Legislators Get Sworn In — And Get Cookies
Union protest was meant to shame those who voted for right-to-work bill
Activist Group Claims Government Subsidized Green Energy Projects Are Worthwhile
The free-market vs. government cronyism
Analysis: High Cigarette Taxes Contributing to Increased Smuggling Rates in Michigan, Elsewhere
More than 29 percent of Michigan s total cigarette consumption in 2011 was smuggled into the state, according to Center analysts
MEA Spends More On Salaries, Benefits Than Member Representation
Union deficit, spending issues hit as Michigan becomes right-to-work state
Status Quo School Defenders: Money For Me, But Bad For Thee
Current administrators making over $200K per year fight changes to the system
Vernuccio Discusses Snyder Recall on Fox Business
Big Labor still reeling over worker freedom in Michigan.
moreWarren Mayor Giving Away Anti-RTW Bumper Stickers
Center's labor policy expert cited in Detroit News.
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Right-to-Work Gives Teachers a Choice
Unions aren't the only option if employees want protection
Association of American Educators offers an option.
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Michigan Congressional Republicans Split On 'Fiscal Cliff' Vote
Five of eight Republicans and all Democrats backed deal
Media Highlights 'Missed Votes' Report
MichiganVotes.org service tracks legislators' voting records.
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Lawsuit Against Highland Park Schools Misguided
ACLU should acknowledge changes the district has made.
moreDecember 27, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Every Roll Call vote by every state legislator tallied for 2012
Read the 2012 MichiganVotes Missed Votes Report!
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School Officials Using Technology For Advocacy
District officials urge parents to take action against reform using Capwiz system
Your Favorites: Our Top 10 Stories of 2012
A 'horseshoer' with no horses, drunk teachers and right-to-work coverage were some of the most popular articles
County Prevailing Wage Law Could Add Millions To Taxpayer Costs
'Union-scale wages' means Muskegon County jail proposal will be extra pricey
District's Millage Urgency Claims Don't Match Facts
Alcona Community Schools official says money needed to stop flow of huge staff cuts
Vernuccio Discusses Beck Rights
Was a guest on CNBC's "Kudlow Report."
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Recalls Could Include Republicans Who Voted 'No' on Right To Work
Democrat consultant: 'The idea that you can do a bunch of successful recalls is unrealistic'
The Best of the Best
Politicians Playing Games and Fooling Their Constituents
Legislators promote bills simply as window dressing
National Review Highlights Center's Effort on RTW
More than two decades of leadership come to fruition.
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Call a Taxi
Taxi regulations in Detroit representative of city's downfall.
moreDecember 21, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Judge Bork R.I.P.
The Mackinac Center's Cliff Taylor on Judge Bork's legacy.
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Union Leaders On Right-to-Work Law: 'There Is Going To Be Retribution'
AFSCME vows to fight to protect privileges for 17.5 percent of state's workforce
Mendacity Writ Large
Walter Duranty, the Pulitzer and 'truthiness'
Walter Duranty, the Pulitzer and 'truthiness.'
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Terrible Track Record
Government's 'green' venture capitalism experiment a failure.
Government's "green" venture caplitalism experiment a failure.
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