Will Michigan Have Its First Unionized Parochial School?
The state's largest school employee union has a $10 million deficit, and it wants more mandatory dues payers. … more
Headlee Amendment Has Limited Taxes for 25 Years
Michigan could do even better by following the example of Colorado's 'Taxpayer Bill of Rights.' … more
State Should Remain Neutral in Labor Dispute
Governor Granholm should not intervene in the Northern Michigan Hospital strike without compelling proof of harm to the public. … more
A New Baseball Statistic, Revisited
The Detroit Tigers' record so far of 28 wins and 77 losses could push the 'subsidies to victories' ratio to new heights. … more
'Draculand' Wants Your Blood and Your Money
Romanian central planners could learn a lesson from failed government entertainment projects in Michigan. … more
Giving Laptops to Sixth-Graders Won't Improve Their Education
The Legislature's $39 million plan will almost certainly be a colossal waste. … more
Repeal the Michigan Control Shares Acquisition Act
A takeover attempt of Taubman Centers, Inc. has inspired legislation to make a bad law worse. Should there be any anti-takeover laws? … more
We're All Licensees Now
State licensure for a host of common occupations may be one step closer. … more
Stronger Incentives for Organ Donation Save Lives
Recent news stories highlight a new approach to organ donations. … more
Michigan's High Teacher Salaries and Student Performance
It will take more than money to improve student achievement and reward good teachers. … more


