There is no “silver lining” to impaired human well-being
April 3 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report
Our economy recovered and grew with less corporate welfare
Shoe factories, clothes makers and volunteers make masks for health care workers
Coronavirus has changed budget priorities
A roundup of stories about Michigan businesses making a difference
The ultimate trend rate of economic growth correlates very highly with the trend rate of saving
A special edition of the MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Funded in good times and there in the bad
District, charter, private schools adapt while state officials wait
Colleges will continue to face some major challenges
Congress should be focused on the health and economic safety of the country
The state is in a more resilient position to weather an economic storm than at any time before
Solar and wind set to profit handsomely from COVID-19 response
Why transparency of business subsidy programs shouldn’t be controlled by administrators
March 20 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report
A quick overview of how these rarely used laws work
Ivywood’s unique partnership may break ground
Officials have the authority and the public’s support – for now
A $1.5 billion graduated income tax would be a step back
Lawmakers shouldn't be giving taxpayer resources to special interests
A ray of sunshine amidst virus peril
Lawmakers might make it more expensive to help others enjoy Michigan’s great outdoors
New state data shows clear upward financial trend
State regulations may not be as effective as some believe
The state’s current budget debate is not about cuts
March 6 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report
$150 million campaign blunted by right-to-work law
Incentives are a poor use of resources
So ruled Michigan’s most famous jurist back in 1871
New reviews should be treated with caution
A package of bills would make the MEDC more transparent and accountable
Nevertheless, some lawmakers are pushing for more
February 28 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Federal employees may now opt out of their union at anytime
Work requirements empower people to become financially independent
Government assistance allows more government spending under state limits
February 21 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report
College graduates and young people aren’t special
Lawmakers should pay close attention to state pension systems
The real conflict is over the rest of the state budget
Government-provided internet puts taxpayers on the hook
Whitmer’s budget encourages creation of more committees
February 14 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report
States should lower rates across the board instead of giving targeted exceptions
New Whitmer pre-K proposal would further restrict family options
Michigan budget goes up; groups receiving funds still complain
Nearly everything you read is wrong
February 7 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
There is no need to raise corporate welfare spending
Tackling teacher prep, social promotion key to helping kids learn
Many have arbitrary standards and mandates
Reprioritizing revenue to roads is better than taking on bonds
Huge price tag obscured by exaggerated calls for equitable funding
Nowhere do families need more quality educational options than in Detroit
Unemployment is the lowest since 2000
January 24 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
History shows prohibition doesn't work
There’s little evidence students are worse off
There are lessons to be learned from a recent agreement
Narrow the election dates, give voters timely and direct notices
Find a balance between human welfare and environmental concerns
The United Way’s ALICE report misrepresents real poverty
Taking on more debt isn't the answer to fund road repairs
Whether this revenue will go to lawmakers’ highest priority is a different question
More people walk to work in Michigan than use public transit
Its funding should stay at zero
Too many people are locked up for too long at too high a cost
Energy lets us live a life of relative ease
Planet Hollywood clawbacks are a prime example
Don’t downplay party’s racial divide on charter schools
Legislators reduced some corporate welfare spending
Mackinac Center signs onto amicus brief in Salgado v. United States
Almost everyone got a tax cut
Legislators introduced 1,996 bills this year
Criminalizing harmless behavior puts people at risk
The argument against Michigan’s ‘Good Jobs’ program
Solid changes to public policy deserve applause
December 13 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Labor interests want to use state regulations to grow union revenue
Reapproved vetoed funds puts final budget above 10-year average
Partisan interpretations of economic data harms policy development
December 6 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Meticulous administrative rules can make criminals of the well-intended
Online schools can benefit teachers too
State continues to loosen up licensing laws
A special edition of MichiganVotes
Western provinces rely heavily on energy-intensive industries
Political debate should be an attempt to persuade, not overcome
November 15 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Entrepreneurs drive employment and prosperity
MLive errs in comparison of academic performance
Not all families can afford adequate transportation to access better schools
The debate has reinforced the blue-green divide
November 8 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Espinoza v. Montana Dept. of Revenue could overturn Blaine amendments
Efforts to eliminate flavored cigarettes or vaping products won't succeed
Reforms will help improve public safety
Budgets generate a lot of conflict, but not a lot of partisan spending
