Van Beek on Schools' Long-Term Debt
School bond process must be reformed. … more
Center Scholars Cited in Detroit News
LaFaive, Smith battling regulatory overload in liquor laws. … more
Center Analyst in Investor's Business Daily
Kersey: Union officials don't like right-to-work accountability. … more
Hohman Op-Ed in Free Press
Fiscal analyst also cited in Detroit News on teacher pensions. … more
SEIU Scheme Ends
Legislation stops dues skim. … more
Hohman on Teacher Pensions in Detroit News
His recent study shows how to save taxpayers billions. … more
Pfizer Story Cited
CapCon story forms basis for entire AnnArbor.com posting. … more
Prison Spending Ripe for Reform
Center research cited in Lansing State Journal. … more
Hohman Commentary in Dearborn Paper
Time to fix school employees' retirement fund. … more
CapCon Coverage Gets National Media Attention
Story on A123 cited in Washington Examiner. … more
Kersey Cited on Right-to-Work Laws
Makes states "more attractive" to businesses. … more
Director of Labor Policy Cited on CNBC.com
Center's Paul Kersey consulted in proposed Detroit consent deal. … more
Center Cited in National Review
CapCon story on A123 battery maker draws national attention. … more
David Littmann on Fox Business News
Discussed Detroit's financial downfall. … more
Center Analyst on Pension Reform
James Hohman discusses school employee pension plan. … more
Lehman: U.S. Can't Afford Obamacare
Center president's Detroit News Op-Ed. … more
Center Cited on Tourism Subsidies
State study noted as "dubious." … more
Center Analyst Discusses Right-to-Work Issues
Paul Kersey on WEMU. … more
Center Analyst Cited on Early Spring
Economic activity could increase consumer confidence. … more
Center Cited on Student Victory
Some U-M students upset they can't force others into a union. … more
Legal Analyst: 'Monitoring' SEIU
Union trying to push forced unionization ballot measure. … more
Analyst Talks About Michigan Gas Tax
Legislators should prioritize road spending, not raise taxes. … more
Center Analyst: College Subsidy Plan Won't Work
Michael Van Beek outlines the downsides to "Michigan2020." … more
James Hohman On Teacher Retirement System
Significant changes needed to rescue underfunded plan. … more
Center Analyst Discusses Union Ballot Proposal
Paul Kersey details "self-centered and reckless" initiative. … more
Victory for U-M Grad Students
New law prevents forced unionization of graduate students. … more
Closing the School Employee Retirement Fund
Center analyst explains how schools can save millions. … more
Center Analysts Discuss Illegal Unionization
A video explaining the scheme is posted at Breitbart.com. … more
Free Press Writer Praises Center Scholar
"Sober, scholarly summary" presented at Issues & Ideas forum. … more
Paul Kersey Discusses New Labor Proposal
"This is about protecting government employee unions." … more
Kersey: Union Ballot Plan a 'Power Grab'
Proposed ballot initiative would negate money-saving reforms. … more
Mackinac Center Video Posted at Breitbart.com
Michigan GOP Senate fails to stop SEIU scheme. … more
Increasing Tobacco Taxes Brings Negative Results
More smuggling, more crime predicted by Center analysts. … more
GM Suspends Volt Production
Center analyst cited on $250k subsidies. … more
Health Care Caps Will Help Students
Money can be directed to the classroom, where it belongs. … more
SEIU Dues Skim Explained
Jack Spencer discusses illegal unionization. … more
Analyst Questions Democracy of Unions
Union concerns about PA 4 appear unfounded. … more
Littmann Discusses '9-9-9' Tax Reform Plan
Senior economist on Lansing radio show. … more
Center Analysts Discuss Emergency Manager Law
LaFaive, Kersey interviewed regarding ballot initiative. … more
LaFaive Cited on Government Golf Courses
"Least necessary of the least necessary government services." … more
Analyst Cited on GM Bankruptcy
Kersey: UAW played a role. … more
Michigan Vulnerable to Indiana
Kersey cited in Miami, Kansas City papers. … more
Center Analyst Discusses Gas Taxes
GOP legislators pushing bills to ramp up gas, vehicle taxes. … more
Center Cited on Fox Business
Noted for battling illegal unionization in Michigan. … more
Editorial Cites Hohman on Chevy Volt Subsidies
Taxpayers on hook for up to $250K for each one sold. … more
Center Expert Outlines Right-to-Work Issue
Michigan needs law to remain competitive. … more
Wright Discusses SEIU Scheme
Union collects $28M in illegal dues and counting. … more
Center Expert Cited on UAW Politics
Proof that Michigan employees need right-to-work protection. … more
Corporate Welfare to Increase $20M
Governor's 2013 proposed budget released Thursday. … more
Center Experts on School Spending
Employee insurance costs cut into education funding. … more
Center Analyst Discusses Gas Tax
Michigan headed for highest fuel tax in the country? … more
LaFaive Cited on Indiana Right-to-Work Law
Michigan employees need right-to-work protections to keep pace. … more
MCLF Attorney Discusses U-M Case
Students being denied due process in unionization fight. … more
If the Monopoly Title Fits, Wear It
Alcohol distribution territorial monopolies hurt consumers. … more
Center Pension Study Cited
State employee pension change has saved $4 billion. … more
Center Scholar, Wife, Pen New Book
They are "nationally recognized" FDR experts. … more
Kersey Cited in Wall Street Journal
Right-to-work study shows benefits of law. … more
Congressman Addresses Mackinac Center Audience
Rep. Dave Camp discusses election year, tax rates. … more
Court Denies U-M Students Their Say
Only pro-unionization parties allowed to testify. … more
Center Analyst in CS Monitor
Paul Kersey cited on right-to-work debate in Indiana. … more
Center Expert Gives Economic Forecast
David Littmann on what 2012 could bring. … more
Center Analyst in Free Press on Film Subsidy Failure
State retirees on the hook for missed bond payment. … more
LaFaive Cited on Emergency Manager Law
Cities brought it upon themselves, analyst says. … more
LaFaive Cited in Bloomberg Businessweek
Corporate welfare stretches back decades. … more
Lehman Cited on Gov. Snyder's First Year
Michigan View column previews State of the State speech. … more
CapCon Cited in Muskegon Chronicle
Smoking ban impact on alcohol sales. … more
Center Analyst on State of the State Address
Right-to-work law, personal property taxes need attention. … more
LaFaive Cited on Indiana Right-to-Work Battle
Outcome will impact Michigan. … more
Senator Wants to Track Legislators' Voting Records
MichiganVotes.org already does that — at no cost to taxpayers. … more
Hohman Cited by Fox on Chevy Volt
Analysis continues to draw national attention. … more
Kersey: End Prevailing Wage
Free Press Op-Ed calls for end to expensive, unnecessary law. … more
Carpenters Union Targets Builder Again
"Bannering" a popular intimidation tactic. … more
Federal Judge Rules Against Day Care Owners
Union gets to keep millions in illegal dues. … more
LaFaive Op-Ed on State of the State Address
Which policies should Gov. Snyder pursue? … more
Center Quoted in Wall Street Journal
Column focuses on Jalen Rose Leadership Academy. … more
LaFaive Cited on GlobalWatt Eviction
San Francisco NBC affiliate covering story. … more
MichiganVotes.org Cited by Several Media Outlets
"Missed votes" tally compiled for every legislator. … more
Chevy Volt Story Hits Media
CapCon uncovers generous subsidies to Chevy Volt … more
Lehman Cited in Dome Magazine
Profile of Doug Rothwell, former MEDC president. … more
End of an Error
State's corporate welfare "authority" closing Jan. 1. … more
Skorup Commentary in Crisis Magazine
Census data gives clear picture of "the poor." … more
U-M Students Shut Out of Court Hearing
Grad students can't defend themselves against unionization. … more
Hand Wringing Over Liquor Reforms
Claims don't mesh with scholarly literature. … more
Center President Joseph G. Lehman in Freep
Op-Ed argues against changing recall election law. … more
SEIU Takes $28M from Medicaid Fund
Capitol Confidential cited in national story. … more
LaFaive Cited by CBS News on Detroit
State begins financial audit of struggling city. … more
Detroit News: Students Shouldn't be Unionized
Students are not university employees. … more
Harding Cited on Battery Maker's Decline
"Red flag" when subsidies dictate the market. … more
MCLF Cited in Detroit Free Press
AG joins fight against forced unionization of U-M students. … more
Center Experts in Detroit News
Op-Ed addresses liquor control reforms. … more
Center Credited for Ending Film Subsidy Payment
Editorial cites Center's work in uncovering $10 million plan. … more
Center Scholar Featured in Slate
Lou Schimmel working to save Pontiac. … more
Center Experts on Education, Labor Issues
Van Beek, Kersey in Detroit papers. … more
Center Expert on Detroit's Financial Crisis
CNN, Detroit News seek out David Littmann for comment. … more
Kersey Cited in Washington Times
Right-to-work laws create more jobs. … more
