Will Southfield Privatize the Arts?
The Detroit suburb is considering selling its poorly managed and underused performing arts center. … more
Sinking Proposal A
A bill that would allow school districts to use "sinking funds" for the same purposes as regular school bonds would effectively circumvent Proposal A's property tax limits. … more
Pushing the Right Buttons
A bill introduced in Congress by U.S. Rep. Charlie Norwood would address "push-button unionism" and other defects of federal labor law. … more
Privatize the "Porkies"
Does the state really belong in the ski resort business? … more
An Open Letter to Legislators
A nationally recognized economist explains what sound economic development policy is, and what it is not. … more
Enron, Worldcom, and Congress
Are more laws really the answer to corporate financial scandals? … more
Privatizing Prisoners
It's time to reform a state program that uses cheap prison labor to provide goods and services at the expense of private-sector businesses. … more
Hunting for Pork
With the help of lavish government subsidies, an out-of-state sporting goods company unfairly competes with a Michigan institution. … more
Privatization and the Blues
Why privatizing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is a good idea. … more
Government's Bad "Investments"
A government "economic development" program is boldly going where three have failed before. … more


