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Ethanol Subsidies Costly, Damaging

Published on Jan. 21, 2013

Walker commentary in Lansing State Journal Sunday.

Union Will Use 'Any Legal Means' To Combat Members Who Want To Leave

Two former MEA local presidents question August-only resignation window

By Tom Gantert, published on Jan. 21, 2013

Proposed Michigan Law Would Protect Gun Owners

Pistol sales and permit records would not be subject to FOIA requests

By Tom Gantert, published on Jan. 19, 2013

January 18, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call

By Jack McHugh, published on Jan. 18, 2013

Compilation of significant bills before voting.

Legislative Expert Discusses Auto Dealer Laws

Published on Jan. 18, 2013

Jack McHugh on protectionism that harms car buyers.

State of the State: Union Protests Outside Capitol

By Anne Schieber, published on Jan. 18, 2013

Anne Schieber catches protest, signs on camera.

State of the State: Union Protests Outside Capitol

Published on Jan. 18, 2013

History, Economics and Right-to-Work

By Michael D. LaFaive, published on Jan. 18, 2013

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?'

By Tom Gantert, published on Jan. 18, 2013

Ed. Establishment Downplays Charter Study

By Michael Van Beek, published on Jan. 17, 2013

New Stanford study's methedology beyond reproach.

Birmingham Latest District to Game Schools of Choice

District gets $430,000, only six students can attend

By Audrey Spalding, published on Jan. 17, 2013

Meeting state's "best practices" in name only.

MEA Memo Outlines Regrets and Possible Ways To Fight Right-to-Work Law

Union President: '[Recalls] are the least appealing of all the options'

By Tom Gantert, published on Jan. 17, 2013

Charter School Market Working

By Michael Van Beek, published on Jan. 16, 2013

Those run by for-profits benefit students most.

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Electric Car Owners Get a Free Ride in Ann Arbor

By Audrey Spalding, published on Jan. 16, 2013

Another subsidy for those who can afford expensive EVs.

Media Skews Charter Public School Study

By Jarrett Skorup, published on Jan. 16, 2013

Reporters ignore large student gains.

Gov. Snyder’s 2013 State of the State Address Included Eight Proposed Government Expansions, Two Limitations

Published on Jan. 16, 2013

Republicans Against Right-to-Work

Four Michigan Senators voted against worker freedom

By Jack Spencer, published on Jan. 16, 2013

Multiplier Analyses Often Abused

By James M. Hohman, published on Jan. 15, 2013

They don't justify taking the dollar in the first place.

Michigan Charter Schools a Smashing Success

By Michael Van Beek, published on Jan. 15, 2013

New Stanford study most thorough analysis yet.

Labor Expert Addresses Prevailing Wage

Published on Jan. 15, 2013

Muskegon County jail could cost $2M extra due to policy.