The Wall Street Journal
“More enterprising elected officials should agree to debate each other, as often as possible. Their example could inspire others, reminding Americans that we can disagree without being disagreeable and argue without being arrogant jerks.”
Michael J. Reitz, Executive Vice President
The Detroit News
A ‘Champion of Education?’ Whitmer’s Record Tells a Different Story
“Higher spending doesn’t lead to better education results, especially when it isn’t paired with accountability or other good policy ideas. In Michigan, the state has spent more while seeing achievement decline.”
Molly Macek, member of the Mackinac Center’s board of scholars
Washington Examiner
Shrinking Unions Grasp Hold of Power Through ESG Activism
“Unionized workers, many of whom have no choice about membership, should not have to worry about unions co-opting their retirement money under the guise of ESG.”
Jarrett Skorup, Vice President for Marketing and Communications
Los Angeles Daily News
Gavin Newsom Has a Hollywood Subsidy Blooper Reel
“There’s simply no real-world, independent, evidence that subsidizing Hollywood benefits anyone.”
Michael D. Lafaive, Senior Director of the Morey Fiscal Policy Initiative
Detroit Free Press
Judge Blocks Funding for 2 Ballparks; Case Could Impact Other Grants
““Lawmakers cannot funnel taxpaye dollars to favored projects and private interests without meeting the constitutional supermajority requirement.”
Patrick Wright, Vice President for Legal Affairs
The Center Square | Michigan
Michigan House Advances GOP Energy Reform Package
“The reforms are exactly what Michigan needs to reduce energy costs and ensure reliability by allowing dependable energy plants to operate while removing mandates that favor intermittent, costly energy sources like wind and solar.”
David T. Stevenson, Director of Energy and Environmental Policy