Competitive Energy
Government interference is disrupting electricity supply competition. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Private busing, MESSA changes, graduation standards, school violence. … more
Golf Hazard
Private golf courses are handicapped by municipal competitors. … more
Growth Chart
A graphic look at the highs and lows of State of the State addresses. … more
Repair Manual
The Mackinac Center offers resources and ideas for fixing Michigan's economy. … more
We the Government?
Government exists to serve the people, not the other way around. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Ironwood negotiations, mandatory funding increase opposed, school safety. … more
No New Taxes!
Jack McHugh shows Lansing how to eliminate one tax without raising another. … more
Climate Change?
Michigan's economic forecast is gloomy. New policies could bring sunshine. … more
Around the State
A digest of privatization initiatives and news from across Michigan. … more
Myth Communication
Americans are told more money buys better schools. What do the facts say? … more
Michigan Education Digest
Performance pay raises, districts' insurance savings, Detroit school safety. … more
Mackinac & The Supremes
Today the U.S. Supreme Court hears two Michigan cases about wetland regulation. … more
Exceptional Executives
On Presidents' Day, Lawrence W. Reed remembers the great ones.
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Cereal Success
Entrepreneur W.K. Kellogg proved that ingenuity and hard work aren't flaky.
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Trailblazers
Black American pioneers exemplified liberty, character and enterprise. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Whitehall dumps MESSA, judge blocks names, MEAP results late. … more
A Singularly Burdensome Tax
Demolition of the SBT will help reverse Michigan's economic slide. … more
Dental Cap
State-run dental programs need to be extracted from the budget. … more
Left Behind?
As the national economy accelerates, Michigan is stalled on the roadside. … more
Familiar Refrain
The education establishment responds to critics with the same tired tune. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Teachers drop MESSA, criminal lists, Issues & Ideas Luncheon. … more
Double Standard
The field on which banks and credit unions compete is not a level one. … more
Conscientious Objector
Good corporate citizens should refuse to particpate in emminent domain abuse. … more
Broadband Boondoggle
When governments offer internet service, private providers disconnect. … more
Safety Check
A court has blocked naming ex-cons in schools, but you can I.D. sex offenders. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Criminal histories sealed, teacher pay, union e-mail, graduation requirements. … more
Change To Win What?
The U.S. labor movement needs to answer some fundamental questions. … more
State of the Statist?
State of the State speeches offer a glimpse into a governor's philosophy. … more
Around the State
A digest of privatization initiatives and news from across Michigan. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Felons in schools, students add voice to contract dispute, charter caps hurt kids. … more
Park Revenue
Variable pricing can improve state park access and increase maintenance funds. … more
Reagan Revisited
On the anniversary of his first inauguration, Reagan's words still inspire. … more
Six Years Later
The state takeover of the Detroit school district produced few positive results. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Job actions, teacher insurance, school violence, NLRB. … more
School Building
Public-private partnerships can greatly reduce school construction costs. … more
Depressing Truths
Everything you were taught about the Great Depression is probably wrong. … more
Costly Coverage
Rising health coverage costs force school districts to seek alternatives.
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Navigating Wetlands
The Center files a Supreme Court amicus brief in a federal wetlands case. … more
Michigan Education Digest
NEA donations, new DPS board, Livonia legal fight. … more
Mart Bombs
Innovation, savings and common sense are victims in the war against Wal-Mart. … more
Voting With Their Feet
Michigan's economic maladies have produced a new export: Michiganians. … more
Missed Opportunities
When educational opportunity knocked, a Florida court barred the door. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Lakeview keeps new insurance, charter schools' enrollment up, school bus ads. … more
Windows of Opportunity
Think tanks are effective when they shift the
"window of political possibility." … more
Renaissance Man
As his 300th birthday approaches, Ben Franklin remains a model of civic virtue.
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