Attorney General Entry Into U-M Grad Student Unionization Case
AG’s participation highlights ‘critical importance’ of upholding law and protecting rights of research assistants. … more
HELP WANTED: Executive VP, Attorney
We're expanding our team! … more
Defunded State Agency Still Operating
The MQC3 continues to collect millions in "public employee" union dues from private workers. … more
MERC Rejects U of M Grad Student Unionization Attempt
As the Mackinac Center requested, MERC rules that student researchers are not public employees. … more
U.S. 'Worse Than Greece'
David Littmann says the debt compromise just made things worse for the economy. Click for audio. … more
Eye of the Beholder
Government has no place funding art. … more
Day Care Unionization Scheme Ends; More Reform Necessary
State Supreme Court declares issue "moot," but home health care workers still affected. … more
Preying Upon the Most Vulnerable
"Union dues" skimmed from Medicaid checks for disabled individuals' aides. … more
E for Effort?
Despite recent reforms, schools still ignore teacher effectiveness when setting pay. … more
State Supreme Court Fails to Fix Disastrous FOIA Ruling
The Legislature should act swiftly to restore the intent behind Michigan’s public disclosure law, Center attorney says. … more
Taxpayers No Longer Prevailed Upon
Repeal of prevailing wage law will save money on state construction projects. … more
New Online Database of High School ‘Context and Performance’
Data for 678 schools range from ACT and MME scores to percentage of students qualifying for school lunch subsidies. … more
Are Unions an End in Themselves?
New rules make it harder for businesses to respond to both employee concerns and unionization efforts. … more
300 Sheets to the Wind
Archaic and convoluted distribution laws hurt local craft brewers. … more
Gaming the System
Federal subsidies for video games? … more
Veteran Lansing Reporter Joins Capitol Confidential
"Highly regarded" MIRS reporter and analyst, Jack Spencer, will cover Capitol beat. … more
Center Study Compares School District Finances by Locale
New report breaks down revenues and operational spending for Michigan's urban, suburban, town and rural districts. … more
Center Files Brief in Pivotal Wetland Case
Proof of criminal intent should remain necessary in prosecutions for most crimes. … more
Center, MPA File in Key FOIA Case
School district’s FOIA denial on illegal strikes suggests court ruling may hide improper activities. … more
Tax Takes Toll on Michigan
Find out what's wrong with the Michigan business tax. … more
Victory for Home-Based Day Care Providers
No more illegal "union dues" to be taken from checks to day care owners. … more
Center Budget Testimony
Michael LaFaive and Ken Braun testify before Michigan legislators on Feb. 9. … more
News Release: 2011 State of the State Tally
Gov. Snyder's first SOS included nine expansions and three limitations of government. … more
The EPA's War on Energy
Environmental attorney Peter Glaser discusses the EPA's assault on fossil fuels. … more
In the Trenches
Gary Wolfram refutes a study claiming Michigan public employees are being paid less than their private-sector counterparts. … more





