February 2, 2018 MichiganVotes weekly roll call report
Similar efforts have failed in city after city
A step in the right direction on licensing
Evidence lacking for any significant impact on achievement
Subsidies for a handful, costs for everyone else
It’s a magnet for agenda-driven interpretation though
January 26, 2018 MichiganVotes weekly roll call report
Popular measurement of renewable energy's cost ignores its unpredictable nature
Three new faces join Center's Board of Scholars
Nearly unanimous in support of prohibiting state cooperation with illegal federal searches and seizures
The practice should be reformed to serve its purpose better
Tonight’s State of the State will certainly focus on jobs — but shouldn’t ignore criminal justice reform
Choice popular with parents, still needs vigorous defense
January 19, 2018 MichiganVotes weekly roll call report
New guidance on work requirements indicates potential for reforms
January 12, 2018 MichiganVotes weekly roll call report
Documentary shows how Blaine Amendment limits education options
Ann Arbor overregulated ridesharing until state lawmakers freed it
There is no natural constituency for properly funding pensions
Eliminate unnecessary crimes, right-size punishments and repeal licensing laws
Government should do fair bidding for projects
Detroit Public Schools Community District enforces deed restriction against charter
The Legislature should repeal more nonsensical administrative rules in 2018
Overall, it is serving us pretty well
New report from Cato highlights Michigan work
Which side were your lawmakers on?
Changes in policy could attract more people
Under civil forfeiture, law enforcement can seize property — or freeze private bank accounts — when they have reason to believe the property is tied to wrongdoings.
December 15, 2017 MichiganVotes weekly roll call report
Lower rank due to reforms in other states
The three-ticket rule may inflict collateral damage
Some districts’ residency requirements reinforce segregation
Recent legislation confuses legal obligations between benefits
The shipping industry should help pay for the services it uses
December 8, 2017 MichiganVotes weekly roll call report
Letter grades work for students, they can work for schools too
It can work if used judiciously
A critique of ‘talent mercantilism’
Op-ed published in Casper Star Tribune
But trying to shift the blame to Lansing anyway
December 1, 2017 MichiganVotes weekly roll call report
Great Lakes State has some of the most stringent laws in the nation
Over 100,000 qualified teachers are not employed by a public school
Senate vote for tax reform possible this week
Millions going to build luxury developments
And why property rights need to be secured
Membership, revenue and political spending plummet for SEIU Healthcare-Michigan
November 17, 2017 MichiganVotes weekly roll call report
Policy based on bad data, double standards would hurt families
Tax Foundation Calculates $2,500 gain per Michigan worker
New report backs up legislators
Corporate handouts remain unfair and ineffective
November 10, 2017 MichiganVotes weekly roll call report
Number of jobs created apart from Amazon dwarfs that offered by retailer’s new project
Mackinac Center testimony on beer freedom
New research suggests that strict parole rules contribute to inflated prison populations
New bureaucratic rule constricts educator pipeline
Testimony: House and Senate bills gets government out of the way
Why doesn’t the principals’ association trust its members?
November 3, 2017 MichiganVotes weekly roll call report
Reform plans are on the right track
Cities should encourage broadband without owning it
It's time to address unfunded liabilities
But Fraser has a spending problem it should address first
Costs on the rise, will get worse if nothing is done
Licensing rules prevent ex-convicts from contributing productively to society
Proposal to reverse no-duty-to-rescue law needs a deeper examination
Mackinac Center signs open letter on trade restrictions
Secretary of Education makes powerful case for parental choice
October 27, 2017 MichiganVotes weekly roll call report
HB 5013 will reduce premiums, competing reform bills may increase them
U.S. Supreme Court considers right-to-work for all
Freeze salary schedules until health insurance is fully funded
Reforms needed before taking teacher shortage claims seriously
October 20, 2017 MichiganVotes weekly roll call report
Expanded choice and reduced prices good for everyone
Bills would limit fees and ban government-owned networks
Federal actions are unlikely to change Michigan’s course
It’s up to them to stop adding retiree debt
The market is ready to serve
Mackinac Center recommendation passes Senate
October 13, 2017 MichiganVotes weekly roll call report
Districts can adapt to federal enrollment projections
Legislature wants to find out what raising the age limit for adult prosecution might cost
Here’s how the Legislature can solve the problem going forward
Bill isn’t perfect, but it’s a significant move in the right direction
A mess that should never have been created
Alcohol needs less and better control
Cities should enforce existing regulations, not ban rentals all together
No consequences to kicking the can down the road
October 6, 2017 MichiganVotes weekly roll call report
Legislation, possible legal showdown could help shrink gap
State officials are hiding what should be public information
Ten years have passed since we took your bait
Just another example of the trough truce
Get rid of the ‘half mile’ rule for selling alcohol
