Reagan vs. PATCO
Twenty-five years ago today, air traffic controllers were brought down to earth. … more
Michigan Education Digest
No contract in Detroit, public speech rules in GRPS, new charter in Ypsi. … more
Takings Abuse
The Supreme Court's Kelo ruling energized efforts to protect property. … more
Emissions Creep
The Supreme Court should deny efforts to regulate carbon dioxide. … more
For the Children?
Politics and social issues permeate the NEA and AFT's annual meetings. … more
Out of the Woods?
Russ Harding assesses the future of Michigan's state parks. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Ironwood insurance, high school MEAP scores down, districts save. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Battle Creek cuts energy costs, NEA spending, Ferris State MESSA problems … more
Rudder Contempt
If politicians lack core principles, how can they steer the ship of state?
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Water Quality
Despite alarmists' claims, the Great Lakes are in pretty good health. … more
Bad Medicine?
"Romney Care" is likely to create more insurance ailments than remedies.
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Michigan Education Digest
State spending increases, MEA employee pleads guilty, TC election change. … more
Migratory Patterns
Growing numbers of Michiganians are seeking opportunity elsewhere. … more
Double Bogey
Government golf competes with private courses and detracts from core duties. … more
An Army of One
A former public school teacher offers Lansing students school choice. … more
Regulatory End Run
Regulatory agencies' "guidance directives" harm Michigan's economy. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Felons in schools, Black River construction, DPS misspending. … more
Lessons from Bangalore
A depressed city — like Detroit — found growth in tax cuts and deregulation. … more
No Trivial Pursuit
The pursuit of happiness is unalienable. State efforts to secure happiness are not. … more
Government Neutrality?
The Internet is relatively unregulated. Will Congress violate net neutrality? … more
Michigan Education Digest
Muskegon picks jobs over MESSA, incentive pay, Detroit pay and graduation. … more
Non-Union Card
Religious objections led teacher Chris Card to resign his MEA membership. … more
Money for Nothing?
Michigan has doubled education spending since 1970. Where are the results? … more
Family Court
Justice Maura Corrigan addresses the impact of family litigation. … more
A Convenient Deception?
"An Inconvenient Truth" emits global warming hype, not science. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Robotics winners, MESSA changes, MEA opposes Granholm on parent notification. … more
Split Decision
A divided Supreme Court failed to navigate a federal wetlands solution. … more
Regulation Proliferation
Jack McHugh examines more initiative-killing government regulations. … more
Suffocation by Regulation
Michigan's economic growth is smothering under a blanket of regulations. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Higher per-pupil state funding, family of valedictorians, election questions. … more
Technical Improvements
Technology should be used to make our public schools more efficient. … more
Lighten the Load
Job creation will suffer until Michigan's tax and regulatory burdens are eased. … more
Strategic Choices
Not every school choice option necessarily advances the cause. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Charter school growth, college enrollment numbers, NAEP science scores. … more
The Father of Economics
Adam Smith showed the world that prosperity results from free enterprise. … more
Genuine Relief
A truly caring government would stay out of the disaster relief business. … more
Field of Dreams
Some people have a vision for restoring Tiger Stadium. Will the city play ball? … more
Pondering Lives and Liberty
U.S. servicemen pay the ultimate price for more than just security. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Bee on TV, Godwin Heights hires non-union teacher, Gull Lake contract talks. … more
Multiple Choice
Parents are taking advantage of growing educational options for their kids. … more
Character Matters
Lawrence W. Reed illustrates the link between liberty and personal character. … more
MEGA Hurts
MEGA's favored business tax credits are unconstitutional, costly and ineffective. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Holland budget projection error, DPS retreats, year-round calendar. … more
Sinking Feeling
A bill to expand public school sinking funds doesn’t hold water. … more
Secret Ballot?
Why do school board elections take place when no one is paying attention? … more



