The Time Is Right for a Right-To-Work Law
Michigan's persistent downward employment prospects call for bold new measures. A right-to-work law would be a good place to start. … more
Petoskey Nurses Vote Today
Vote highlights Teamsters' struggles at Northern Michigan Hospital. … more
Taxpayers Fund Lobbying for Internet Access Tax
A group representing Michigan and other states, paid by your state tax dollars, is lobbying the government in favor of taxing your access to the Internet.
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Veterans' Homes: Privatization Could Mean Lower Costs, Better Service
Veterans could receive better care and taxpayers could save millions by contracting out management of state veterans' homes.
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Measure Land Preservation Program by Its Results, Not Its Goals
Executive Vice President Joseph Lehman cites Mackinac Center research showing that Michigan's land preservation program has been a failure. … more
How to Fix the Telecom Mess? Part III
Director of Science, Environment and Technology Policy Diane Katz debates columnist Duane D. Freese in National Review Online. … more
How to Fix the Telecom Mess? Part II
Director of Science, Environment and Technology Policy Diane Katz debates columnist Duane D. Freese in National Review Online. … more
How to Fix the Telecom Mess? Part I
Director of Science, Environment and Technology Policy Diane Katz debates columnist Duane D. Freese in National Review Online. … more
The Pros and Cons of Zero-Based Budgeting
Testimony by Michael LaFaive, director of fiscal policy, before the Michigan House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government. … more
MESSA: Keeping School Districts from Saving Money on Health Care
If Michigan school districts were free to shop around for health care plans, they could save as much as 20 percent of their budgets. … more


