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
SEIU Scheme Leads Detroit Newscast
Center legal analyst explains illegal unionization money grab. … more
Gov. Snyder Discusses Mackinac Center Event
Says he refers to Center policy recommendations often. … more
Littmann: Congress 'Not Serious' About Spending
Senior economist spoke at Spring Arbor University event. … more
Center Analyst: Labor Law in Need of Reform
Empower workers, remove politics. … more
Illegal Union Scheme Story Hits National TV
CapCon broke the story picked up by Fox Business. … more
Michigan SEIU Story Draws National Attention
Washington Examiner picks up on CapCon story. … more
U-M Students Object to Forced Unionization
Grad students rightly point out they are not employees. … more
CapCon Draws Attention to Teacher Layoffs
Media fail to accurately report outcomes. … more
Center Scholar in Washington Times
Static snapshots don't tell income story. … more
Center Experts Attract National Following
Recent articles picked up by Drudge, The Blaze, others. … more
WEYI-TV25 Reports on CapCon Story
Grand Blanc adds teachers as Rep. Scott recall approaches. … more
Center Analysts Expose Corporate Welfare Failure
Harding, McHugh Op-Eds in Detroit, Holland. … more
Kersey Discusses Right-to-Work
Protection should be extended to all workers, not just teachers. … more
Online Learning Panel in Grand Rapids
Watch a recording of Tuesday's event. … more
McHugh Discusses Obamacare on Beckmann
Legislators shouldn't be in a hurry to create an "exchange." … more
Center Expert in Detroit Free Press
McHugh: Michigan should wait on Obamacare exchange. … more
Occupy Detroit? Why Not Take Responsibility?
Paul Kersey blog post picked up by Drudge Report. … more
Tea Party Uses MichiganVotes to Rank Legislators
Scorecard tool can track bill votes of your choice. … more
Harding Cited on Regulatory Reform
"Michigan is a hard place to do business." … more
Center Analyst Cited on Welfare Reforms
Asset limit for recipients proposed. … more
Center President on Recalls in Grand Rapids Press
Voters must safeguard ability to recall politicians. … more
Bloomberg Cites Center Study
Pension reform has saved taxpayers billions. … more
Kersey Discusses Labor Policy Forum
Radio interviews, video of Oct. 5 panel discussion. … more
Center Co-Sponsoring 'Ladies of Liberty' Talk
Author of Thatcher bio will discuss outstanding American women. … more
Paying Teachers Not to Teach
Money spent on union activity should be spent in the classroom. … more
Education Panel, Op-Ed Tout School Reform
The online learning revolution gains momentum. … more
LaFaive Cited in Wall Street Journal
Column about Gov. Granholm a scathing rebuke of her claims. … more
Kersey Discusses UAW, Detroit on National Program
"To the Point" heard from LA to DC. … more
Live Simulcast of Education Panel at Noon
The online learning revolution. … more
Van Beek: Offer Parents More School Options
Michigan needs to keep pace on school choice. … more
Center Cited on Internet Sales Tax
"Use caution," on new tax, News warns. … more
Flint Journal Covers CapCon Story
MEA, Chamber battle in recall effort. … more
Kersey Cited on Right-to-Work for Teachers
Says such freedom should be extended to all employees. … more
Kersey Featured in Dome Magazine
How civil society can help save Detroit. … more
Performance Review
Statistics show it's almost impossible to fire a bad teacher. … more
Center Scholar Appointed Emergency Manager in Pontiac
Municipal finance expert Lou Schimmel starts Monday. … more
Center Expert Cited on President Obama's Speech
Paul Kersey in today's Detroit Free Press. … more
Detroit News Editorial Cites Center President
Joseph G. Lehman on school choice. … more
Harding Appointed to State Panel
Committee will review occupational licensing. … more
Think Tank President Advocates Center's Analysis
State's profit on liquor is a "hidden tax." … more
Editorial Cites Center on School Employee Benefits
Michigan could save $5.7 billion annually with proper changes. … more
Over Par, Over Priced
Lansing loses money on golf while laying off police officers. … more
Going in Circles
Subsidies for NASCAR track questioned. … more
Detroit News Cites Center Analysis on Liquor Laws
State should end role as "middleman." … more
Schools Privatize Because They Must
Savings better spent on education. … more
Back-to-School Shopping
Schools, not parents, responsible for school supplies. … more
Kersey Cited on CMU Strike
PERA reforms overdue. … more
Questions Abound Over Liquor Laws
What the state's new advisory committee should address. … more
Center Experts Featured in Oakland Press
Op-Eds cover pensions, PERA and school choice. … more
Kent County School District Abandons Illegal Contract Language, Embraces Privatization
Byron Center will save up to $850,000 with custodial contract. … more
'Free' Meals for DPS Students
New program covers students who don't qualify for subsidy. … more
Michigan Schools Districts Embrace Privatization
More than half now outsource at least one noninstructional service. … more
Center Scholars Cited in Obama-FDR Comparison
Reed, Folsom in FrontPage Magazine. … more
MERC Makes Right Call on U-M Students
Legislature must act to clarify public-sector unionizing. … more
David Littmann on WJR
Economist discusses debt, interest rates and leadership. … more
U of M Students Saved from Illegal Unionization
State follows Center recommendation in making decision. … more
Center Expert Cited on Education
Legislature must act on virtual learning. … more
Public University Students Not Public Employees
Detroit News editorializes against illegal unionization at U-M. … more
Wright Discusses U-M Illegal Unionization
Students are just that, not public employees. … more
Center Scholar, Study Cited
Benefits of right-to-work laws outlined. … more
Flint Journal Writes About Cap Con Story
Cap Con breaks story on MEDC-bus company problems. … more
Alcohol (Monopoly) Addiction
State should revise three-tier system. … more
Center Chairman Honored
Olson elected to insurance hall of fame. … more
MCLF Fights More Illegal Unionization
U of M now trying to unionize students. … more
Crash and Burn
Government subsidy boondoggle that Center expert warned against falls flat. … more
Help Wanted
Common sense need not apply. … more
Editorial Cites CapCon
Beer and wine wholesalers' political spending questioned. … more
A Call to End Forced Unionization
Union scheme puts thousands at risk. … more
Green Jobs Mostly Invisible
Time to end state's renewable energy portfolio. … more
Van Beek at School Choice Forum
Suburban parents fear Detroit students under Gov. Snyder's plan. … more
Editorial Cites Center on Tobacco Taxes
Higher taxes lead to smuggling, crime. … more
401(K) System Saves the State $4 Billion
A Business Insider article cites recent Center findings. … more
Labor Talks
Paul Kersey discusses the labor issues of the day. … more
FOIA Decision Bad for Taxpayers
Editorial questions high court's decision. … more
MEDC Accountability a Step in the Right Direction
Subsidy recipients should face consequences if claims aren't met. … more
Van Beek Part of July 13 School Choice Forum
Grosse Pointe lawmaker opposes school choice plan. … more
Power Failure
Flint's bus problems persist. … more
Misplaced Priorities
Political careerists serve the system, not the people. … more
