It’s not often that four former governors from both parties appear side by side, but the Mackinac Center, along with its partners Michiganders for Civic Resilience, Oakland University Center for Civic Engagement, the Democracy Defense Project, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, will be able to achieve just that in Lansing for “A Defining Moment for Civility: A Forum with Four Governors.” Former governors Rick Snyder, James Blanchard, Jennifer Granholm, and John Engler will make the case for civility in an increasingly divided political climate. The event will also serve as the official kickoff of the Michigan Civility Coalition, whose goal is to promote civil discourse and bring civility back to the public square.

Gary Leff, one of the world’s foremost experts on air travel and loyalty programs, will join us for a wide-ranging discussion on the past, present, and future of flying and travel. The author of the website View From The Wing will share his deep knowledge of aviation economics, airline loyalty strategies and the quirks of government travel regulation.

Labor unions are often promoted as a powerful tool for protecting workers, raising wages and improving job conditions. But do they actually deliver on those promises? Join us for a compelling discussion explores the real impact of unions on today’s workforce.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.