October 23 Michigan Votes Roll Call Report
Weak case for additional federal coronavirus relief
Kindergarten enrollment down 15% in some of largest districts
October 16 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
New report wildly misses the mark on charter public schools
Michigan Civil Service rules are now in place
MichiganVotes October 9 Roll Call Report
It’s time to strip alcohol special interests of special privileges
Governor's statements are misleading the public
Governors across the country should take note
October 2 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Employees can annually opt in to dues deductions
Lawmakers should agree to stop offering corporate welfare
Lawmakers should cut unnecessary and ineffective subsidy programs
The federal government cannot afford it
Lawmakers should repeal Michigan's CON law
Health department head defends COVID policies with irresponsible comparisons
Families’ turn for education relief should come next
Lawmakers should adopt a different approach
Employees should be free to make whatever choice they wish
Proposed bill has good guidelines for federal grants
There is a better way to control alcohol than our current system
Impossible to tell how many fans are allowed at sporting events
Lawmakers should shift state spending away from subsidy programs
Car companies should be able to sell products directly to consumers
Combating the myths of dropping union membership
Both support largely ending oil and gas production
The state should preserve its low cost of living
Broad-based policies like personal income tax cuts would be more effective
Gov. Whitmer’s unique tactic not an option considered
Mackinac Center signs onto coalition letter to the Michigan House
Lawmakers should narrow the funding gap between charter and district schools
September 11 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
A past mistake shouldn't prevent someone to work
Years of bad economic development deals haven't prevented politicians from trying again
When families most need education options, bigoted provision stands in the way
Legislators deserve praise for refusing to authorize more corporate handouts
September 4 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Mackinac Center joins letter urging Whitmer to be more transparent
Public pleading seems the most influential factor in governor’s decisions
Vitti forges deal that allows in-person learning, despite union demands
These programs should be repealed and their administrative agencies shut down
August 28 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Removing restrictions on to-go sales helps bars and restaurants stay in business
State and local leaders across the country have the responsibility to act now
State economic development incentives often don’t result in much development.
Compliance with compensation reporting not well enforced
Lawmakers ought to negotiate about how they can live within their means
The forgotten option of the Michigan road funding debate
Data shows volunteer firefighters are just as effective as the professionals
Tax increases aren't the only way to find funding
Michigan Education Association asking its retirees to pay more and get less
Effective dual-enrollment school serves similar community
Fossil fuels still do the heavy lifting
CQ Magazine’s bizarre sliming of DeVos, charters
Insurance premiums offered to employees after retirement not fully prefunded
High school CAP Scores correspond with college enrollment rates
Federal mandates will increase unemployment
Pine River Wind Park only produces electricity 36 percent of the time
Lawmakers should review unnecessary laws
Redirect money from Indian gaming, arts and cultural spending, AgBio research and more
Slouching towards subsidies
A comparison of what a little extra revenue provides to residents
Mackinac Center files brief supporting worker freedom
Property owners may now seek redress in federal courts
Lawmakers can fix the roads without raising taxes
Increase in line with years past, not “game-changing” and “historic”
PRO Act gives unions unfettered access to employees
Real Cuts to Corporate Welfare on the Table
Families need more, not fewer, education options
One out of 25 jobs in the state is in auto manufacturing
Lawmakers should be aware of the amount currently being spent on roads
Less energy with more jobs ≠ efficient
No defense for vote to refuse federal charter school funds
The NEA should keep its facts straight when it comes to school choice
The current system is only great if you count the benefits and ignore the costs
MDOT chief says system can handle it
Politicians have to judge how receptive people are to fuel and vehicle taxes
Study raises questions about bias in judging teacher performance
Bills would encourage paying down retirement debts
The $223.5 million is money that won't be spent on roads
Latest data shows the relationship between cigarette taxes and smuggling
Proposal would increase lawsuits, incentivize fraud and drive insurers out of state
Lawmakers can spend more on roads without a tax hike
It’s time for EV to compete or fail on their own
Benefits costs remain expensive but are declining
Any increased costs would be dwarfed by the savings drivers will achieve
Michigan families need more educational freedom
Board set to vote on action soon
Bills would lessen some licensing restrictions
Bridge Magazine op-ed only considers tax hike option for more road funding
New report shows licensing reduces the supply of workers by 20 percent
Traverse City Light & Power should focus on other issues
Not all of it can be cut immediately, but some can redirected to roads now
A better trained workforce should further enhance opportunities for individual workers
Selective admission campuses top U.S. News’ list in Michigan
Federal rule ends a union's ability to involuntarily take money from home health care givers
A good way to make enjoying the great outdoors less enjoyable
