Chart Toppers
The 25 most popular Current Comments of 2008 … more
Blowing Smoke
Smoking bans are a form of property rights abuse. … more
Point of Departure
New Census Bureau data shows Michiganders are headed elsewhere. … more
Transparency 101
Explaining the role of government transparency in a free society. … more
Goose, but No Gander
Gov. Granholm's inconsistency on whose money should bail out auto industry. … more
Humble Words
Lawrence Reed's commencement address at Northwood. … more
Recalled E-mail
Court battle continues over union e-mail. … more
Not Your Father's Ford
How would bureaucrats react to a modern-day Henry Ford? … more
News Release: More School Districts Post Spending
School districts in Oakland, Midland and Houghton counties have agreed to post their checkbook registers online in response to a Mackinac Center request as part of it’s “Show Michigan the Money” transparency project. … more
Higher Ed, Higher Costs
College costs can be controlled. … more
Thanks for the Memories
A tribute to President Emeritus Lawrence W. Reed. … more
Depressing Parallels
Lawrence Reed discusses the Great Depression and today's economy. … more
Renaissance Center
If targeted tax relief is good, statewide tax relief is better. … more
News Release: Cigarette Taxes Can Cause Smuggling Problems
A new Mackinac Center study suggests that high state cigarette taxes can impose significant social costs in smuggling and ancillary crime. … more
Testing, Testing
Schools are using a variety of ways to measure immediate student achievement. … more
High Rent District
Targeted tax breaks do not help create jobs. … more
Fearless Forecasters
Predictions about Michigan's economy have been less than successful. … more
Inspire, Don't Expire
Lawrence W. Reed's comments from our 20th anniversary gala. … more
Lashing Out
The MEA advances its agenda with school board recalls. … more
Decisions, Decisions
Workers who want true freedom must take a stand on EFCA. … more
Michigan Privatization Digest
Pontiac seeks asset options, Iosco County explores inspection contracting, Union files lawsuit to prevent Detroit incinerator deal. … more
20-20 Vision
The Mackinac Center celebrates 20 years and looks ahead. … more
Science Substance Over Style
Remembering Michael Crichton's career. … more
Not Easy Being Green
The push for green jobs ignores economic realities. … more
Notable Quotables
Kind words in honor of the Mackinac Center's 20th anniversary. … more
In Memory of John Riecker
The Center mourns the passing of a valued leader. … more
News Release: PEG Fees Unnecessary
A new study shows the proposed legislation to allow municipalities to increase PEG fees is not supported by demand and could increase cable bills. … more
Red and Blue Make Purple
People must fight back against the battering, bruising political class. … more
Recall Redux
The battle over recall petitions led to greater rights for Michigan voters. … more
A Matter of Trust
New accountability rules for union trusts should be kept in place. … more
Revolutionary Cure
A prescription to fix what ails Michigan. … more
Assessing Assessments
If home values are falling, should taxes, too? … more
Silence is Deafening
What message do nonvoters send? … more
Funeral for a Friend
DEQ decisions are job killers. … more
Roger That
Pilot program for teacher merit pay gains support. … more
Bound Over
Proposed legislation would change how counties bargain with jail guards.
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Michigan Education Digest
Dropout summit, union e-mail, school-closing group, merit pay pilot. … more





