May 2026

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May 14, 2026
Freeing Health Care Markets: State Solutions for Coverage, Costs, and Innovation
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May 26, 2026
Commonsense Election Reforms in Michigan (And Beyond)
Is The World Better Off With America?
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The Power of Ideas: The Overton Window and the American Revolution
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June 2026

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An Evening with the Mackinac Center
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June 10, 2026
When the State Becomes Guardian: Building a Better Foster System for Michigan Children
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June 17, 2026
Planning for Life Workshop
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June 24, 2026
Rx Kids, Poverty Solutions and the Social Safety Net
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July 2026

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September 2026

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A Taxing Debate in Michigan: Growth, Fairness and Trade-Offs
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Past Events

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Join us for a conversation with Chris Koopman, CEO of the Abundance Institute, as he demystifies artificial intelligence and lays out a practical vision for its role in a thriving society. Joseph G. Lehman, president of the Mackinac Center, will also provide an update on current issues.

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Join the Mackinac Center for Public Policy for our 2025 Planning for Life Workshop in Birmingham.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Access to high-speed internet is essential in today’s economy, but many Michigan residents still lack reliable service, particularly in rural areas. Politicians are spending billions of taxpayers' money to try and expand internet access. This event will explore the costs, results and future of broadband internet in Michigan.

Thursday, August 21, 2025

For years, Michigan has relied on energy-dense fossil fuels and nuclear power to provide affordable, reliable electricity. Today, net-zero mandates are driving a rapid transition to wind and solar, which threatens grid reliability and exacerbates environmental harm. It’s time to rethink our energy future.

Thursday, August 21, 2025

For decades, low housing costs were a strategic advantage for Michigan. Today, that edge has almost disappeared. Inflation, labor and material costs have all increased significantly in recent years, but home and rental prices are also elevated because of bad policy choices by Michigan lawmakers. It's time to do something about it.

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

For years, Michigan has relied on energy-dense fossil fuels and nuclear power to provide affordable, reliable electricity. Today, net-zero mandates are driving a rapid transition to wind and solar, which threatens grid reliability and exacerbates environmental harm. It’s time to rethink our energy future.

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

For decades, low housing costs were a strategic advantage for Michigan. Today, that edge has almost disappeared. Inflation, labor and material costs have all increased significantly in recent years, but home and rental prices are also elevated because of bad policy choices by Michigan lawmakers. It's time to do something about it.

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

For years, Michigan has relied on energy-dense fossil fuels and nuclear power to provide affordable, reliable electricity. Today, net-zero mandates are driving a rapid transition to wind and solar, which threatens grid reliability and exacerbates environmental harm. It’s time to rethink our energy future.

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Join the Mackinac Center for Public Policy for our 2025 Planning for Life Workshop in Traverse City.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Join us for this presentation featuring the Mackinac Center’s Jarrett Skorup. Joseph G. Lehman, president of the Mackinac Center, will also provide an update on current issues.