Oct. 25, 2018: Brews and Views
Join us for a panel discussion on the role of private efforts to protect and conserve natural areas and resources. … more
Sept. 27, 2018: Planning for Life Workshop – Farmington Hills
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy announces our 2018 Planning for Life Workshops around Michigan. … more
Sept. 25, 2018: Bail Reform: Improving Pretrial Release to Benefit Defendants and Taxpayers
Michigan’s system of bail and pretrial release is ripe for reform, but any changes to this complex structure require a thorough understanding of current practices and how they diverge from best practices. Analysts at the Mackinac Center and the ACLU of Michigan both published papers to inform the public about bail in our state, which they will present jointly. … more
Sept. 20, 2018: The New Face of the FCC: Q&A with Chairman Ajit Pai
Ajit Pai is the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, but his philosophy is a bit different than many regulators. Pai’s regulatory philosophy values consumers, competition and markets over regulation, bureaucrats and central planning. His principles include being aware of “regulatory capture,” a free and fair system without dispensing favors and special treatment, flexible rulemaking, and rules which respect the laws of Congress. … more
Sept. 13, 2018: Little Pink House Screening
Join the Mackinac Center for a private screening of the compelling film about small town heroes who challenged one of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical corporations and an overreaching government all the way to the Supreme Court. … more
July 18, 2018: Making Waves with the Mackinac Center
Join us for a sunset cruise and a free market discussion on energy and property rights.
Featuring: Jason Hayes, director of environmental policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. … more
June 20, 2018: Smart Regs for Smart Tech: How Government Can Allow Next Gen Internet Networks to Flourish
This panel will discuss issues related to the future of internet networks, including 5G cell service, “net neutrality” and broadband infrastructure. Panelists will also offer guidance on what governments at all levels — local, state and federal — should do (or not do) in relation to the future of internet connectivity and the spinoff technologies it makes possible. … more
June 14, 2018: Planning for Life Workshop – Bay Harbor Yacht Club
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy announces our 2018 Planning for Life Workshops around Michigan. … more
June 12, 2018: Planning for Life Workshop – Midland, MI
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy announces our 2018 Planning for Life Workshops around Michigan. … more
May 30, 2018: Beer Glut: The Overregulation of Alcohol in Michigan
Michigan’s rules about alcohol production, distribution and sales are complex. The state has restrictions on what can be produced, a strict monopoly system for distribution and imposes price controls on sellers. Many of these regulations were originally crafted some 80 years ago in the post-Prohibition era. … more
