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IMPACT July/August 2018

Published on Aug. 22, 2018

Thank You For Telling Us What Matters to You

By Lorie A. Shane, published on Aug. 22, 2018

A Fond Farewell

By Geneva Ruppert Wise, published on Aug. 22, 2018

Beer Glut: The Overregulation of Alcohol in Michigan

Event examines how and why state should reduce alcohol regulation

Published on Aug. 22, 2018

Thirty Years of Climate Concerns

And technology and efficiency are still our best bet

By Jason Hayes, published on Aug. 22, 2018

What's Wrong with Bail Policy in Michigan

New research kicks off coalition devoted to safe and effective practices

By Kahryn Riley, published on Aug. 22, 2018

Victory for Mark Janus

How the Mackinac Center's years advancing worker freedom in Michigan have paid off across the country

Published on Aug. 22, 2018

Can a Scorecard Change an Issue?

By James M. Hohman, published on Aug. 22, 2018

The Mackinac Center Welcomes the 2018 Summer Interns

Published on Aug. 22, 2018

November Elections Could Bring January Troubles for Public Charter Schools

By Ben DeGrow, published on Aug. 22, 2018

Lawmakers Looking to Close the Session Strong, Move Major Reforms

Published on Aug. 22, 2018

Hopping for Liberty

Published on Aug. 22, 2018

Mackinac Center Helps Current and Retired Teachers Defend Against Union Claims

Published on Aug. 22, 2018

Michigan's Labor Revolution

By Michael J. Reitz, published on Aug. 22, 2018

Why Michigan Should Hit the Brakes on Suspending Driver’s Licenses

Recent event shows why most suspensions hurt rather than help

Published on June 15, 2018

Build, Measure, Learn … Invest

By Jim Walker, published on June 15, 2018

Many Mackinac Center donors I’ve met are engineers by training, and most engineers think about projects and philanthropic investments similarly. more

By the Numbers

Raise the Age

Published on June 15, 2018

One Foot in Front of the Other

By Geneva Ruppert Wise, published on June 15, 2018

Paul Kengor Reviews the Rise and Fall of Communism

Published on June 15, 2018

How States Can Lead Health Care Reform

Event identifies room for innovation and flexibility

Published on June 15, 2018

Juvenile vs. Adult Justice

Forum discusses the differences

Published on June 15, 2018

Detroit’s Young Entrepreneurs Have Another Chance to Shine at the 2018 Detroit Children’s Business Fair

Published on June 15, 2018

True Story

Free markets and choice provide customers with better options

By Jason Hayes, published on June 15, 2018

When We Pay Administrators to Lie to Us

By James M. Hohman, published on June 15, 2018

Lunch for Justice

How an hour-long conversation will result in Michigan becoming a national leader in validated forensic evidence

By Kahryn Riley, published on June 15, 2018

Cultural Shifts, Changes in Administration Lead Schools to Success

By Ben DeGrow, published on June 15, 2018

Thoughtful Giving

How to take control of your philanthropic engagement for a lasting impact

Published on June 15, 2018

Mackinac Center Launches National Labor Effort

My Pay My Say will help workers across the country exercise their rights

Published on June 15, 2018

The Perfect Time to Panic

By Joseph G. Lehman, published on June 15, 2018

IMPACT May/June 2018

Published on June 15, 2018

Planning For Life Workshops

Published on March 22, 2018

Take Control of Your Charitable Legacy

By Lawson Bader, DonorsTrust

Published on March 22, 2018

Being “Free to Choose” Led Mackinac Center Staffer to Liberty Movement, Legacy Society

Published on March 22, 2018

Mackinac Center Earns 4-Star Rating Four Years in a Row

Published on March 22, 2018

By The Numbers: Detroit Prep

Published on March 22, 2018

Time to be a Kid Again

By Geneva Ruppert Wise, published on March 22, 2018

Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in National Right-to-Work Case

Janus v. AFSCME likely to change the landscape of public unions

Published on March 22, 2018

Impacting Michigan’s Environmental Policy

By Jason Hayes, published on March 22, 2018

New Mackinac Center Study Finds Charter Schools Cost Effective

By Ben DeGrow, published on March 22, 2018

The Laws of Forensic Evidence

Issues Ideas forum examines how Michigan can limit the number of innocent people in prison

By Kahryn Riley, published on March 22, 2018

Detroit Prep

When Detroit tried to stop a top-performing charter school, Mackinac was there

By Ben DeGrow and Jarrett Skorup, published on March 22, 2018

Mackinac Center Amigos

Published on March 22, 2018

Buying Amazon

Why business subsidies are about stories more than economics

By James M. Hohman, published on March 22, 2018

Why State Licensing Laws are a Big Deal and How to Reform Them

By Jarrett Skorup, published on March 22, 2018

The Next Governor’s Vision

By Michael J. Reitz, published on March 22, 2018

IMPACT March/April 2018

Published on March 22, 2018

Michigan is Back, No Thanks to Grand Schemes

By Joseph G. Lehman, published on Feb. 14, 2018

The Power of Philanthropy

By Ashley Keimach, published on Feb. 14, 2018

By the Numbers: Licensing

Published on Feb. 14, 2018

Finding the Courage to Learn

By Geneva Ruppert Wise, published on Feb. 14, 2018

Right-to-Work May Soon Come to Public Sector Workers Everywhere

Published on Feb. 14, 2018

Engaging the Future Capitol Leaders

Published on Feb. 14, 2018

Quixotic

Government incentives for wind energy are foolishly impractical

By Jason Hayes and Garrick Anderson, published on Feb. 14, 2018

The (Un)Virtuous Cycle

Criminal Justice Reform = Workforce Development = Job Creation

By Kahryn Riley, published on Feb. 14, 2018

Criminal Justice Reform = Workforce Development = Job Creation more

What You Should Know About The Local Government Pension and Retiree Health Insurance Package

By James M. Hohman, published on Feb. 14, 2018

Report on Barbershops Finds Regulations Clip Freedom of Consumers

By Michael Van Beek, published on Feb. 14, 2018

There is No Shortage of Teachers

But reforms are still worth discussing

By Ben DeGrow, published on Feb. 14, 2018

Lake Michigan Academy and the Right to Learn Differently

Published on Feb. 14, 2018

Fighting to Make Right-to-Work Effective

By Derk Wilcox, published on Feb. 14, 2018

Michigan’s Open Records Law Needs Additional Firm Deadlines

By Patrick J. Wright, published on Feb. 14, 2018

IMPACT January/February 2018

Published on Feb. 14, 2018

30 Years of Giving Innovation

Published on Dec. 13, 2017

Past, Present, Future

By Geneva Ruppert Wise, published on Dec. 13, 2017

Happy Anniversary, Michigan Business Development Program

By Michael D. LaFaive, published on Dec. 13, 2017

Getting Schooled By a Stand-up CEO

Published on Dec. 13, 2017

We Don’t Do Party Politics

We just do good public policy

By Jason Hayes, published on Dec. 13, 2017

Victory for Taylor Teachers Paves Way for Others

Published on Dec. 13, 2017

Mackinac Supports Parents Who Seek Choice in Education

By Ben DeGrow, published on Dec. 13, 2017

Five Important Criminal Justice Reforms

This is what legislative staffers need to know about criminal justice in Michigan

By Kahryn Riley, published on Dec. 13, 2017

By The Numbers: 30 Years

Published on Dec. 13, 2017

The Mackinac Center's Next 30 Years

Published on Dec. 13, 2017

Mackinac Center Heroes

Profiles of a few of the Michiganders we’ve helped over the years

Published on Dec. 13, 2017

We Won a FOIA Battle

But the war continues

By Jarrett Skorup, published on Dec. 13, 2017

Looking Ahead

By Michael J. Reitz, published on Dec. 13, 2017

IMPACT November/December 2017

Published on Dec. 13, 2017

Donor-Advised Funds: Are They For You?

Published on Oct. 4, 2017

By the Numbers: Auto Insurance

Published on Oct. 4, 2017

Learning to be Flexible

By Geneva Ruppert Wise, published on Oct. 4, 2017

Nearly One in Four Public School Students Exercises School Choice

By Ben DeGrow, published on Oct. 4, 2017

An Ordinary American Couple

Published on Oct. 4, 2017

On Economic Development, Michigan Repeats MEGA Mistake

By Michael D. LaFaive, published on Oct. 4, 2017

Securing Right-to-Work Freedom for Ann Arbor Teacher

Published on Oct. 4, 2017

Top Five Energy and Environment Policies for an Incoming Governor

By Jason Hayes, published on Oct. 4, 2017

Michigan Needs Auto Insurance Reform

By Michael Van Beek, published on Oct. 4, 2017

Support Service Contracting at Record Levels

By James M. Hohman, published on Oct. 4, 2017

The InternNet

By Kahryn Riley, published on Oct. 4, 2017

Giving Some Ex-Cons a Clean Record Makes Sense

By Kahryn Riley, published on Oct. 4, 2017

Corporate Welfare and the Art of the Possible

By Joseph G. Lehman, published on Oct. 4, 2017

Eyes on the Prize

By Geneva Ruppert Wise, published on Aug. 2, 2017

True Labor Democracy though Union Validation Elections

By F. Vincent Vernuccio, published on Aug. 2, 2017

Supporting Liberty Since the Liverpool Bombings

Published on Aug. 2, 2017

What’s Happening in Lansing

Published on Aug. 2, 2017

Restoring Trust in Legislators with District Voting

The Mackinac Center at the Mackinac Policy Conference

Published on Aug. 2, 2017

Michigan Sets the National Standard on Pensions

Inside the Mackinac Center’s decades-long push for reform

By James M. Hohman and Jarrett Skorup, published on Aug. 2, 2017

SWAT Teams Need More Transparency

By Kahryn Riley, published on Aug. 2, 2017

Help for School Choice May Come From Washington

By Ben DeGrow, published on Aug. 2, 2017

Welcome to the Mackinac Center!

Published on Aug. 2, 2017

Anti-Pipeline Groups Refuse to Accept Test Results

By Jason Hayes, published on Aug. 2, 2017

Why Locals are Banning People from Renting — and How to Stop It

Published on Aug. 2, 2017

Free Speech Under Fire

Published on Aug. 2, 2017

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