Legislative Expert Discusses Auto Dealer Laws
Jack McHugh on protectionism that harms car buyers. … more
Labor Expert Addresses Prevailing Wage
Muskegon County jail could cost $2M extra due to policy. … more
Plan to Privatize Belle Isle Unveiled
Center analysts first addressed the issue 12 years ago. … more
Media Cites Center Study on Cigarette Smuggling
ATF says Center data "seems right." … more
Imitation the Sincerest Form of Flattery
School performance database "similar" to our 2012 project. … more
County Commissioner Touts Reed's 'Seven Principles'
Elected official asks fellow commissioners to read it. … more
Vernuccio Discusses Snyder Recall on Fox Business
Big Labor still reeling over worker freedom in Michigan. … more
Warren Mayor Giving Away Anti-RTW Bumper Stickers
Center's labor policy expert cited in Detroit News. … more
Media Highlights 'Missed Votes' Report
MichiganVotes.org service tracks legislators' voting records. … more
Vernuccio Discusses Beck Rights
Was a guest on CNBC's "Kudlow Report." … more
National Review Highlights Center's Effort on RTW
More than two decades of leadership come to fruition. … more
Call a Taxi
Taxi regulations in Detroit representative of city's downfall. … more
Forced Unionism an Assault on Liberty
Vernuccio, O'Neil in Detroit Free Press. … more
Vernuccio, Lehman Wall Street Journal Op-Ed
The Mackinac Center and right-to-work. … more
Skorup Cited in Wall Street Journal
Taxpayers shouldn't fund sports stadiums. … more
State, National Media Turn to Mackinac Center on RTW
Center experts explain benefits of right-to-work for Michigan. … more
Labor Expert on Fox News, CNN Discussing RTW
Bill could pass Michigan Legislature on Tuesday. … more
Labor Expert Explains Right-to-Work in Bay City Times
A benefit to workers and the state. … more
Vernuccio Cited on CNN About Right-to-Work
Also appeared on Fox Business with Stuart Varney. … more
Vernuccio Op-Ed in USA Today on Right-to-Work
Labor expert explains benefits for Michigan. … more
Vernuccio Cited in Wall Street Journal
Right-to-work legislation announced. … more
Wall Street Journal Cites Center on RTW Statistics
Indiana 43,300 new jobs; Michigan has lost 7,300 this year. … more
Vernuccio in Reuters, on Fox Business Talking RTW
Indiana far outpacing Michigan as a right-to-work state. … more
Major Newspapers Highlight Center RTW Video
Short video explains what right-to-work is. … more
Vernuccio on Economic Benefits of Right-to-Work
Cited by MLive, WJRT. … more
LaFaive: Put Subsidies for Detroit Red Wings on Ice
Taxpayers should not be forced to support stadiums, arenas. … more
WSJ Cites Center on Detroit's Fiscal Problems
City could have avoided problems if it followed our advice. … more
Vernuccio Explains Right-to-Work in Detroit News
Misleading University of Oregon study also scrutinized. … more
State, National Media Cite Center on
Right-to-Work
Vernuccio in Washington Times, on Lucy Ann Lance Show. … more
Van Beek Discusses Education Reform
Education establishment less than forthright on legislation. … more
Vernuccio on Fox Business Black Friday
Discussed loss of union influence in Michigan and elswhere. … more
How to Fix the Emergency Manager Law
James Hohman in the Lansing State Journal. … more
Vernuccio Talks Prop 2 on Fox Business
Loss was a crushing blow for organized labor. … more
Michigan Would Fall Hardest Over 'Fiscal Cliff'
David Littmann on WXYZ in Detroit. … more
NYT: Prop 2 'An Embarrassing Loss for Labor'
Vernuccio cited on Prop 2 loss in New York Times. … more
LaFaive Discusses Ballot Failures
A mandate for legislative reforms? … more
Labor Expert in Chicago Tribune
Prop 2 loss "a major setback for organized labor." … more
Vernuccio on Prop 2 in Forbes
"A desperate grab for power by government unions." … more
Vernuccio on Prop 2 in Huffington Post
Wayne Co. sheriff handcuffs facts of proposed amendment. … more
Vernuccio in The Daily Caller
Prop 2 would cost taxpayers $1.6 billion annually. … more
Center Experts Address Props 1, 2 and 4
Analsysts on Fox Business, WDIV, WDET … more
Vernuccio in L.A. Times, New York Times
Prop 2 most significant issue in nation behind president. … more
Michigan Press Association Questions Prop 2
Could have "chilling effects" on Freedom of Information Act. … more
Free Press Live Chat on Prop 4
Center's senior attorney explains SEIU unionization scheme. … more
Schools Ignoring Merit Pay Law
Education expert details findings on WJR. … more
Media Looks to Center on A123 Bankruptcy
Fox News, MLive cite Skorup on failed subsidy recipient. … more
Analyst Cited on Prop 1
James Hohman Op-Ed also in Detroit Legal News. … more
Districts Ignoring Merit-Pay Law
Gov. Granholm reform widely shunned by MEA, schools. … more
Prop 2 Analysis Gets State, National Coverage
Freep, National Review Online cite $1.6 billion in lost savings. … more
Prop 4 Supporter Calls Dad 'An Idiot'
Retired Detroit police officer objects to his wife paying forced union dues to care for disabled adult children in their own home. … more
MEDC's Lack of Transparency Goes National
Fox, Instapundit pick up Center expose of hidden A123 video. … more
Labor Expert on Fox Business, in Washington Times
Vernuccio on Prop 2, union spending, Citizens United. … more
Prop 4 a 'Money Grab'
Wright: using constitution to "whitewash a sordid history." … more
Vernuccio Discusses Prop 2 in Marquette County
Labor expert explains radical union proposal to U.P. listeners. … more
Freep Cites Fiscal Expert on Prop 5
LaFaive: Politicians don't like the scrutiny of their work. … more
Counting on Us for Count Day
Media turn to Center analysts for details on school funding. … more
Center's Prop 3 Study Cited
State, national media mention job loss projections. … more
State, National Media Turn to Mackinac Center Analysts and Research for Details, Comments on Proposal 2
Wall Street Journal, National Review Online, Detroit News. … more
Center Work on Prop 4 Cited
Detroit News, Midland Daily News cover SEIU scheme. … more
Sunshine Review Touts LaFaive Op-Ed on Prop 2
Government transparency advocate concerned about FOIA. … more
From Feminism to FOIA
Center Op-Eds in The Detroit News. … more
Littmann Calculates Cost of NHL Lockout
Economist pegs $84 million lost for a full season. … more
Van Beek Discusses Teacher Evaluations
99.6 percent of Michigan teachers rated "effective?" … more
The Perils of Politicians' Promises
A radio blast from the past with Congressman Bill Huizenga. … more
Deciphering Michigan's Ballot Proposals
Jarrett Skorup on WAAM 1600 in Ann Arbor. … more
Center Legal Expert Discusses SEIU Case
Patrick Wright on WJR with Frank Beckmann. … more
Vernuccio Cited in Investor's Business Daily
Prop 2 an "unprecedented power grab" by unions. … more
LaFaive Discusses Prop 5
Would put two-thirds requirement in place for tax hikes. … more
Vernuccio Discusses Prop 2 on 'The Big Show'
What will it do and what will it cost. … more
Achievement Gaps the Wrong 'Focus'
Edcuation policy analyst in Detroit Free Press. … more
Excuses Don't Change Facts
Three Livingston County schools do poorly on report card. … more
Roscommon Teachers Quit MEA
Van Beek: MEA has "egg on their face." … more
Vernuccio on Fox Business
Labor expert disusses POJA, Chicago teachers strike. … more
SEIU Draws Attention Over Dues Skim
Money going toward political purposes? … more
Voters Face Tough Decision on POJA
Give state to union interests or keep Legislature in control? … more
LaFaive: Why Michigan Needs a Right-to-Work Law
Lansing State Journal commentary for Labor Day weekend. … more
Vernuccio on WPHM AM1380
Labor policy director discusses "Protect Our Jobs" proposal. … more
Center Attorney on Zoning, Economic Prosperity
Food cart operators face challenges nationwide. … more
'Protect Our Jobs' Doesn't Protect Taxpayers
Ballot initiative would put unions ahead of legislators. … more
Center Scholar in Free Press
Legislature must address highest insurance rates in the nation. … more
CapCon Story Goes Viral
Detroit horseshoer job classification draws national interest. … more
Center Expert in Chicago Tribune
Radical union proposal unlikely to be on ballot. … more
School Privatization Up, According to Freep
Center's 2012 survey completed. … more
Center Coverage Draws Nat'l, Internat'l Attention
Homeless teenage entrepreneur continues fight against city. … more
Van Beek on WJR With Beckmann
Schools, not parents, have to provide supplies. … more
Scaffolding for Plunder Part II
"Enhancement" levy a tax, not a voluntary assessment. … more
Center Pension Analysis in Oakland Press
How to reform the school employee retirement system. … more
Henry Payne Explains the Greatness of Friedman
Detroit News editorial cartoonist at Center event. … more
Time to Give Up Golf Courses, Pools
Less revenue means cities must innovate, reprioritize. … more
Center Expert Cited in Chicago Tribune
Union-backed measure a radical power shift. … more
Center Scholar in Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
New Center website social outcomes of alcohol control policy. … more
Overton Window Cited in WSJ
James Taranto writes about the Chick-fil-A controversy. … more
Center Story Goes National
City stops young entrepreneur from selling hot dogs. … more
Vernuccio on Fox Business
Labor policy director comments on union strife at Caterpillar. … more
Capitalism and Feminism Not Mutually Exclusive
Dodge: Free markets best for female achievement. … more
Lehman: No Rush on Obamacare
Time for "principled procrastination." … more
Michigan Media Busy Reading 'CAP' Scores
The Mackinac Center's new study hitting news desks statewide. … more
Fox News Cites Center Analyst
MichCapCon broke story on union boss pay. … more
MLive Reports on Center Blog Post
Why emergency managers a better option than bankruptcy. … more
Center Scholar in Freep
More FDA regulations won't solve drug shortages. … more
