What Michigan Gets Right
State laws that work.
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News Release: Overturn Ruling That 'Guts' FOIA
The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation and the Michigan Press Association file a joint amicus brief. … more
The Plot Thickens
The latest on the day care union scheme: revealing e-mails, a web of connections and a zombie agency.
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The emerging picture on the day care unionization scheme may include Lt. Gov. John Cherry. … more
And Cut!
Since the enactment of the film incentive, Michigan movie employment has dropped nearly 10 percent.
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In this April 15 interview, the editor of the Mackinac Center's Michigan Capitol Confidential discusses how to effect policy change. Click the arrow. Time: 5:17.Golden Ticket
Scarce slots at a charter school lottery. … more
Sherry Loar on WJR Radio
A plaintiff in the Mackinac Center's lawsuit tells her story in this compelling interview. Click the arrow. Time: 10:10.
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More videos on Canadian health care.
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Legislature Zeroes Budget, MHBCCC Somehow Lingers
State executive agencies fail to respond to queries concerning the source of the MHBCCC's funding. … more
Center's Michael LaFaive Decries Governor's Tax Hike Proposals
The total proposed spending for next year is $2.1 billion higher than in the current fiscal year’s budget. … more
'This Is Shocking'
Rush Limbaugh discusses day care story. … more
News Release: Michael Moore's Anti-Greed Film Subsidized by Taxpayers
Moore now benefits from a program he once seemed to criticize. … more
News Release: Court Decision Undermines FOIA
Court of Appeals ruling regarding e-mails decreases transparency. … more
The Overton Window
An explanation of the influential idea developed by late Mackinac Center Vice President Joseph Overton and popularized by Fox News' Glenn Beck. … more
News Release: Insurance Data Online
Health insurance data for school employees now available. … more
News Release: MSP Misses FOIA Deadlines
The Michigan State Police has missed the legal deadlines on two FOIA requests from the Center about how public monies are spent.
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The Overton Window
An explanation of the influential idea developed by late Mackinac Center Vice President Joseph Overton and popularized by Fox News' Glenn Beck. … more
What Canadians Want You to Know About Their Health Care System
More videos on Canadian health care.
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Revitalize Michigan
A compendium of policy ideas. … more
Eight Is a Start
Gov. Granholm and the Mackinac Center agree on eight state budget reforms. Now what about the Legislature? … more
Cigarette Taxes and Smuggling
High cigarette taxes can be hazardous to public health. … more
Leveling the Playing Field
Charter schools can remain union-free. … more
Playing Favorites
Targeted tax breaks and subsidies have not helped Michigan.
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Solid Foundation
Center Legal Foundation sues DHS over forced unionization.
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Fit to Print?
Lawrence W. Reed looks at media bias.
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Mackinac Center Legal Foundation Sues DHS
The Mackinac Center announces the launch of the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation with the filing of Loar v. DHS, a case involving the bogus unionization of home-based day care providers. … more
Who Cares?
Do bureaucrats really care about your health?
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Garbage In, Garbage Out
Faulty data can lead to false assumptions.
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Run for the Border
Problems with Canada's single-payer health care deserve attention.
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Perils of PERA
Government employee collective bargaining is failing Michigan.
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School Privatization 2009
More schools are turning to privatization to save money.
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News Release: School Privatization Up 5.4 Percent
The Center’s 2009 public school privatization survey shows that 44.6 percent of districts privatize for one of the three main support services — custodial, food or transportation — a 5.4 percent increase over last year.
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Sick Numbers
A new MEA study on health care costs gives an incomplete picture.
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News Release: Study: Repeal Government Employee Labor Law
A new study from Paul Kersey, Mackinac Center labor policy director, calls for an end to the Michigan Public Employee Relations Act, which he says gives union officials an “effective veto” over local elected officials. … more
Green Jobs, Red Balance Sheets
The push for green jobs will be harmful to Michigan's economy.
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