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Ethanol Subsidies Costly, Damaging

Published on Jan. 21, 2013

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

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.

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Legislative Expert Discusses Auto Dealer Laws

Published on Jan. 18, 2013

Jack McHugh on protectionism that harms car buyers.

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State of the State: Union Protests Outside Capitol

By Anne Schieber, published on Jan. 18, 2013

Anne Schieber catches protest, signs on camera.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Media Skews Charter Public School Study

By Jarrett Skorup, published on Jan. 16, 2013

Reporters ignore large student gains.

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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.

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Michigan Charter Schools a Smashing Success

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

New Stanford study most thorough analysis yet.

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Labor Expert Addresses Prevailing Wage

Published on Jan. 15, 2013

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

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MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST January 15, 2013

Published on Jan. 15, 2013

Consumers Are Best Arbiters of Auto Market

Electric and hybrid vehicles take back seat at this year's Detroit auto show

By Manny Lopez, published on Jan. 15, 2013

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

By Jarrett Skorup, published on Jan. 15, 2013

Taylor Named New Chairman of Mackinac Center Board of Directors

Former Supreme Court Justice Replaces Olson

Published on Jan. 14, 2013

Collapse of Higher-Ed Bubble Draws Near

By Jack McHugh, published on Jan. 14, 2013

Michigan legislators, colleges unprepared for paradigm shift.

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Government Is Different From Unions

The fallacy of a 'right-to-live' law

By Jarrett Skorup, published on Jan. 14, 2013

The fallacy of a 'right-to-live' law.

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Michigan Education Report

Published on Jan. 14, 2013

Michigan's Newest Legislative Members

MIRS guide to the 97th Legislature's 26 new members

By Michigan Capitol Confidential Staff Reports , published on Jan. 14, 2013

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

By Jack Spencer, published on Jan. 14, 2013

Plan to Privatize Belle Isle Unveiled

Published on Jan. 12, 2013

Center analysts first addressed the issue 12 years ago.

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The Public Employee Union Problem

By Jarrett Skorup, published on Jan. 12, 2013

Media Cites Center Study on Cigarette Smuggling

Published on Jan. 11, 2013

ATF says Center data "seems right."

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A Matter of Perspective

By James M. Hohman, published on Jan. 11, 2013

National recovery data looks different depending on the chart.

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January 11, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call

By Jack McHugh, published on Jan. 11, 2013

Introduction of new legislators!

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Movin' On Up: Michigan Improving Its Outmigration Rank

Published on Jan. 11, 2013

Michigan Poorer Than Average Of Right-to-Work States

Trends show RTW states growing faster in population, jobs and income

By Tom Gantert, published on Jan. 11, 2013

Imitation the Sincerest Form of Flattery

Published on Jan. 10, 2013

School performance database "similar" to our 2012 project.

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From Sea to Shining Sea

Published on Jan. 10, 2013

County Commissioner Touts Reed's 'Seven Principles'

Published on Jan. 10, 2013

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

By Jack Spencer, published on Jan. 10, 2013

Legislators Get Sworn In — And Get Cookies

Union protest was meant to shame those who voted for right-to-work bill

By Manny Lopez, published on Jan. 10, 2013

Tax v. Price: The Morality Cost

By Lindsey Dodge, published on Jan. 9, 2013

Transparency Law Escapes Big Labor Chokehold

By Michael D. LaFaive and Ted O’Neil, published on Jan. 9, 2013

Right-to-Work

How a longshot principle became a legislative possibility

Published on Jan. 9, 2013

The Overton Window of Political Possibility

A case study

By Staff Reports , published on Jan. 9, 2013

Alcohol and Merit Pay

Oh, the things you find in a teachers union contract

By Michael Van Beek, published on Jan. 9, 2013

Election RECAP

Mackinac Center analysts’ personal takeaways on ballot proposals

By F. Vincent Vernuccio, Michael D. LaFaive, and Jack McHugh, published on Jan. 9, 2013

Edward “Ted” and Kathleen “Kay” Lunt

Donor interview

Published on Jan. 9, 2013

The Perils of Predicting

Viewpoint from the archives

By Lawrence W. Reed, published on Jan. 9, 2013

Reform Starts in the States, Not in Washington

By Joseph G. Lehman, published on Jan. 9, 2013

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