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Published on Oct. 19, 2009

Benefits in Balance How to save Michigan $5.7 billion

Published on Feb. 4, 2011

Right-to-Work Policy

Published on Nov. 29, 2012

WingsWorld

By Michael D. LaFaive, published on Jan. 8, 2013

Government ‘Authorities’ Run Amok

By Jack McHugh, published on Jan. 8, 2013

County Prevailing Wage Law Could Add Millions To Taxpayer Costs

By Jack Spencer, published on Dec. 31, 2012

Cutting the Union Cord: A Cautionary Tale

By Anne Schieber, published on Dec. 19, 2012

Governor: Bill Will Be Introduced To Make Michigan 24th Right-To-Work State

By Jack Spencer and Jarrett Skorup, published on Dec. 6, 2012

State Budget Issues Big and Small

By Michael D. LaFaive, published on Dec. 3, 2012

Stealth Unionization: The Walking Dead

By Derk Wilcox, published on Dec. 3, 2012

Why Michigan Needs a Right-to-Work Law

By F. Vincent Vernuccio, published on Dec. 3, 2012

Unions On The Offensive Against Possible Right-To-Work Bill in Michigan

By Manny Lopez, published on Nov. 30, 2012

Media Plays Into 'Unfounded Hysteria' Over School Reforms

By Tom Gantert, published on Nov. 28, 2012

Ideas For Fixing the Financial Manager Law

By James M. Hohman, published on Nov. 26, 2012

Police Called to Monitor Dam Removal Meeting

By Bruce Edward Walker, published on Nov. 17, 2012

Connecticut Now Struggling With Caregiver Unionization Efforts

By Jack Spencer, published on Nov. 16, 2012

Red Dawn Finally Rising In Michigan

By Tom Gantert, published on Nov. 15, 2012

Families Forced Into SEIU Scheme Relieved and Thankful After Proposal 4 Defeat

By Jack Spencer, published on Nov. 10, 2012

An End Finally in Sight for the SEIU Dues Skim

By Jack Spencer, published on Nov. 8, 2012

Shouldn’t Enhancing Your Neighborhood Be Up to You?

By Michael D. LaFaive, published on Nov. 5, 2012

Media Resoundingly Rejects Prop 2, Prop 4

By Tom Gantert, published on Nov. 5, 2012

Union Electrician and Wife: 'The SEIU Never Did Anything For Us'

By Manny Lopez, published on Nov. 1, 2012

Unions Rig Proposal 2 Business 'Support' List

By Anne Schieber, published on Oct. 30, 2012

While Helping Out Injured Ex-Wife, Man Forced Into Union

By Jack Spencer, published on Oct. 17, 2012

School Districts Value Best Teachers $1 More Than The Worst

By Tom Gantert, published on Oct. 15, 2012

Making Sense of Michigan's Ballot Proposals

By Michigan Capitol Confidential Staff Reports , published on Oct. 13, 2012

Renewable Energy Mandate Backers Have Deep 'Green' Pockets

By Jack Spencer and Jarrett Skorup, published on Oct. 11, 2012

School District Allows Union, Employees To Exclude Material From FOIA Requests

By Tom Gantert, published on Oct. 8, 2012

Predators Back In the Classroom? It Could Happen

By Anne Schieber, published on Oct. 3, 2012

Union Contract: Teachers Can Be Caught In School Drunk Five Times and On Drugs Three Times Before Being Fired

By Tom Gantert, published on Sept. 28, 2012

'It's hard to believe the union could get away with something like this'

By Jack Spencer, published on Sept. 24, 2012

Study: Proposal 3 Would Result in Lost Jobs, Higher Costs

By Michigan Capitol Confidential Staff Reports , published on Sept. 21, 2012

Legal Foundation Seeks End to Forced Unionization of Home-Based Caregivers

By Jack Spencer, published on Sept. 20, 2012

Most of Michigan is 'Poor' or 'Marginal' For Wind Energy

By Tom Gantert, published on Sept. 14, 2012

School District Requiring Parents To Pay For Magazine Subscription May Be Breaking State Law

By Tom Gantert, published on Sept. 13, 2012

'They Are A Bureaucratic Machine That Got Out of Control'

By Tom Gantert, published on Sept. 12, 2012

Supreme Court Rules: Union Power Grab Proposal Will Be On Ballot

By Jack Spencer, published on Sept. 6, 2012

School Districts Increase Taxes On Residents Without A Vote

By Anne Schieber, published on Sept. 4, 2012

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

By Jarrett Skorup, published on Aug. 30, 2012

Happy Birthday Indeed for Saginaw Fire Department Union Members

By Tom Gantert, published on Aug. 29, 2012

Analysis: 25 by 2025 'Green Energy' Studies Ignore Costs

By Michael D. LaFaive, published on Aug. 23, 2012

No Horses, But Detroit Water Department Employs 'Horseshoer'

By Jarrett Skorup, published on Aug. 20, 2012

Green Energy Mandate Supporter Claims Individuals 'Do Not Have Rights to Quiet'

By Jack Spencer, published on July 25, 2012

City Shuts Down Teen's Hot Dog Vendor Cart

Published on July 19, 2012

Wind Noise Dispute Pits Scientists Against State Officials

By Jack Spencer, published on July 7, 2012

Union Health Care Ballot Supporters Say They Have Enough Signatures for a Vote

By Jack Spencer, published on July 6, 2012

State Spending More to Take Your Tax Dollars

By Tom Gantert, published on July 5, 2012

Commentary: Health Care Exchange Issue Won't Go Away

By Jack McHugh, published on June 21, 2012

School Union Asks For Members' Bank Account, Credit Card Numbers to Guarantee Dues Payments

By Tom Gantert, published on June 20, 2012

Walker Lesson: We Can Stand Up To Big Unions

By Jack Spencer, published on June 6, 2012

Battle With 'Overzealous' Tax Hunters Continues

By Jack Spencer, published on June 2, 2012

Commentary: Michigan Licensing Laws Must Change

Published on June 1, 2012

SEIU Sues State, Governor to Keep Home Health Care 'Dues Skim' Money Flowing

By Tom Gantert, published on May 31, 2012

Intimidation, Threats Take Place of Civil Discourse

By Tom Gantert, published on May 21, 2012

Michigan Senate Takes Up Bill to Ban Government Union Stewards Working on Taxpayers' Dime

By Jarrett Skorup, published on May 18, 2012

Commentary: Productivity Leads To Prosperity

By Jarrett Skorup, published on May 17, 2012

How CapCon Uses Transparency Laws to Hold Government Accountable

By Jarrett Skorup, published on May 14, 2012

Teacher Made Over $80K Per Year, Retires With a Pension of Over $40K — Claims 'Violation of Trust'

By Tom Gantert, published on May 11, 2012

'Skim Tracker' Hits $30 Million

By Jack Spencer, published on May 5, 2012

Renewable Energy Standard Driving Prices Higher in States, Europe

By Jack Spencer, published on May 3, 2012

Lawmakers, Governor Seeking To Get Project Labor Agreement Ban Back In Place

By Jack Spencer, published on May 2, 2012

House Votes To Raise Cyber School Cap

By Jack Spencer, published on April 27, 2012

Teacher Upset She Can't Retire at 47

By Tom Gantert, published on April 18, 2012

Gas Prices Are Complex, but Not Mysterious

By Dr. Mark J. Perry, published on April 16, 2012

1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber

By Tom Gantert, published on April 16, 2012

Union Members Down, Money For SEIU Up

By Jack Spencer, published on April 11, 2012

Justices' Questions Provide Insight In Obamacare Debate

By Patrick J. Wright, published on March 28, 2012

Populist 'Free Gas' Bill Comes At A High Cost

By Tom Gantert, published on March 26, 2012

BREAKING NEWS: Michigan Senate Stops Home Health Care 'Dues Skim'

By Jack Spencer, published on March 22, 2012

Land Banking: An Old Idea With A Poor Track Record

Published on March 22, 2012

Commentary: Bailout of Student Loan Debt Is Not the Answer

By Jarrett Skorup, published on March 20, 2012

Exports Critical For Michigan's Recovery

By Tom Gantert, published on March 6, 2012

According to Beneficiaries, All Government Spending Is Worth the Investment

By James M. Hohman, published on Feb. 29, 2012

Unemployment Rate Not as Rosy as It Appears

By Tom Gantert, published on Feb. 21, 2012

Despite Deficit, Some Dearborn Top Officials Got Boosts in Pay

By Tom Gantert, published on Feb. 20, 2012

Illinois Woman Charged With Making Death Threats Against Mackinac Center

By Tom Gantert, published on Feb. 15, 2012

Elementary Students Forced to Write Advocacy Letters to Governor Criticizing Education Cuts

By Tom Gantert, published on Feb. 10, 2012

Benefit Costs Sunk Benton Harbor's Finances

By Tom Gantert, published on Feb. 8, 2012

Taxpayer Costs For Average State Employee Increased From $79K in 2001 to $95K in 2011

By Tom Gantert, published on Feb. 3, 2012

Nation’s Highest Gas Tax Coming To Michigan?

By Jack McHugh, published on Feb. 2, 2012

Bringing Freedom to Afghanistan

By Jarrett Skorup, published on Jan. 28, 2012

District Refuses to Sell Unused Building to Public Charter School — Despite Receiving $250K Asking Price

By Tom Gantert, published on Jan. 12, 2012

How Long Is Too Long For Unemployment Benefits?

By Tom Gantert, published on Jan. 10, 2012

University of Michigan: More Staff, Higher Revenue, Higher Pay ... Wants More Money From Taxpayers

By Tom Gantert, published on Jan. 6, 2012

Strong Support for Right-to-Work Measures in the Michigan Legislature

By Jack McHugh, published on Jan. 5, 2012

Mich. 'Green Jobs' Subsidy Winner Evicted from Saginaw Headquarters

By Michael D. LaFaive, published on Dec. 31, 2011

Republican-led Legislature Votes Overwhelmingly to Continue 'Big Hollywood' Film Subsidy

By Jarrett Skorup, published on Dec. 16, 2011

School Choice Advocates Cheer Lift of Charter Public School Cap

By Michael Van Beek, published on Dec. 15, 2011

Mandating 'Good Samaritans'

By Tom Gantert, published on Dec. 14, 2011

'Forced Unionization' Brings In $28 Million For SEIU ... And Climbing

By Jack Spencer, published on Dec. 7, 2011

Inaccurate Claims Buoy Attacks On Charter Public Schools

By Tom Gantert, published on Dec. 5, 2011

10 Stories Showing Why Mandatory Government Collective Bargaining Is Counterproductive

By Jarrett Skorup, published on Nov. 29, 2011

Commentary: MEA Shock! Mackinac Center and FDR Agree Ban Government Collective Bargaining

By Jack McHugh, published on Nov. 29, 2011

Commentary: Washington Offers Lessons for Michigan Alcohol Law Reform

By Michelle Minton, published on Nov. 21, 2011

Growing Push to End All Energy Subsidies

By Tom Gantert, published on Nov. 14, 2011

Minnesota Governor Should Look to California, Not Michigan, on Unionization of Child Care Providers

By Kathy Hoekstra, published on Nov. 1, 2011

GOP Senator Tries to Save SEIU Healthcare ‘Employer’

By Kathy Hoekstra, published on Oct. 31, 2011

Amtrak Subsidies vs. Megabus Private Enterprise

By Tom Gantert, published on Oct. 17, 2011

Commentary: Governor Snyder’s BMI Reporting Violates Our Hippocratic Oath

By Dr. Megan Edison , published on Oct. 11, 2011

Gov. Snyder’s 'Exchange' an Obamacare Trojan Horse?

By Jack McHugh, published on Sept. 26, 2011

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