News Release: Expansions Outpace Limitations
Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s State of the State Address focused more on expanding the power of the state than fixing Michigan’s crisis. … more
The "State of the State" You Should Hear
A video synopsis of Michael D. LaFaive’s 2009 "State of the State Address." … more
Michigan Film Incentive: Boon or Boondoggle?
Kathy Hoekstra continues her in-depth review of the Michigan Film Incentive. … more
California Dreaming
States shouldn't be allowed to set tailpipe emissions. … more
They Keep Going and Going
Tax credits for battery makers are the latest Lansing giveaway. … more
Poverty Is a Policy Issue
Good public policy can alleviate poverty and bring prosperity. … more
News Release: Michigan Tops in Unemployment
New figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the five states with the lowest unemployment for December all have right-to-work laws. … more
Littmann Looks Forward
An interview with David Littmann. … more
Water Wrongs
Water ownership is a private property rights issue. … more
Looking Ahead
Jack McHugh interview on CNN about Michigan's economy. … more
News Release: Susette Kelo to Discuss Property Rights
A Feb. 10 Issues & Ideas Forum will feature property rights champion Susette Kelo and author Jeff Benedict, who will discuss Kelo’s fight against eminent domain for economic development, a fight that ultimately went to the Supreme Court. … more
Michigan Privatization Digest
State looks to hire privatization expert. University of Michigan Privatization. Possible Ann Arbor golf course sale spurs ballot proposal. … more
Off the Clock
Does the UAW still believe in an eight-hour work day? … more
The Future is Now
101 recommendations to help Michigan. … more
News Release: Center Publishes 101 Recommendations
"This is a how-to list for people serious about real change in Michigan," says Mackinac Center Senior Legislative Analyst Jack McHugh. … more
Stimulating Talk
David Littmann discusses why stimulus packages fail. … more
Two Thumbs Down
Kathy Hoekstra reviews the Michigan Film Incentive. … more
Take a Deep Breath
A cap-and-trade plan for CO2 emissions would harm the economy. … more
News Release: Cost of Film Incentives Unknown
Mackinac Center Communications Specialist Kathy Hoekstra explores a state economic development program and what it is costing taxpayers. … more
News Release: Dean Ruling Shouldn’t Impact Privatization
School privatization should not be hampered by the federal court ruling in the Dean Transportation case Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board case. … more
A Different Kind of Cancer
High cigarette taxes can cause smuggling and other types of crime. … more
Student Counsel
SFE helps students learn how to market the free market. … more
News Release: Experts to Discuss "Beyond the Bailout"
The Mackinac Center on Jan. 13 will host a blue ribbon panel to discuss the auto industry crisis, including plans for a potential bailout, restructuring, bankruptcy, needed reforms and labor issues. … more
News Release: Macomb Schools Asked to Post Spending
Mackinac Center asks Macomb County public schools to publish their checkbook registers. … more
Outside Help
Volunteers prove help for Detroit schools doesn't have to involve tax dollars. … more



