Whitmer's Back-and-Forth on Football Raises Questions On The 'Science' She Cites

Tom Gantert | September 4, 2020

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Without Context, Water Use Claims Are Misleading (Millions? Billions? Trillions?)

Water use debate often occurs in an information vacuum

Tom Gantert | January 16, 2020

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Corporate Subsidy Formula: Big Promises In Headlines, Failures Invisible

Take those job promises with a grain of salt

Tom Gantert | October 10, 2019

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Michigan Teacher Pay Scales: Top Out Fast, Then Go Nowhere

That’s the union contract most teachers accept when they enter the profession

Tom Gantert | September 14, 2019

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No Such Thing As An Average Teacher Salary In Michigan

One teacher saw a $19,166 increase over three years; another, $435 over seven

Tom Gantert | September 13, 2019

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Will Wild Rice Really Save The Great Lakes?

Without prioritization, it’s hard to know if Great Lakes Restoration money is well-spent

Tom Gantert | September 5, 2019

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Website Calls Detroit Charter School ‘Struggling,’ Silent On Failing District Schools Nearby

Charter scored a ‘C’ on income-adjusted school ratings, but its conventional competitors got an ‘F’

Tom Gantert | August 20, 2019

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Licensure Mandates Cost Michigan Jobs And Millions In State Revenue

Job restrictions also have disparate impact on youth and minorities

Sandy Malone | December 2, 2019

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What the Mackinac Center is Thankful for in 2019

Freedom, fairness and fiscal responsibility

Jarrett Skorup | November 28, 2019

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Biden’s ‘American Rescue Plan’ Should Be Thrown Overboard

It racks up too much debt, isn’t targeted and includes priorities unrelated to COVID

Michael D. LaFaive and Jarrett Skorup | January 18, 2021

It racks up too much debt, isn’t targeted and includes priorities unrelated to COVID

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Will Restaurants Reopen Feb. 1?

Mixed messages and more confusion from the governor

Michael Van Beek | January 14, 2021

Mixed messages and more confusion from the governor

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State Budget 2022: Not Too Early to Cut Corporate and Industry Handouts

Michigan needs a fair field for all and favors for none

Michael D. LaFaive | December 22, 2020

Michigan needs a fair field for all and favors for none

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House Republicans 'No Way' on Detroit School Choice Restrictions

Speaker Kevin Cotter faced down intense political opposition

Tom Gantert | June 7, 2016

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Michigan vs. Minnesota Report Says Little About What Policies To Pursue

Michigan Future study lists lots of correlation, no causation

Jarrett Skorup | June 18, 2014

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Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm Oversaw Parade Of Failed Green Energy Boondoggles

Would-be energy secretary’s record not promising

Jarrett Skorup | December 21, 2020

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Tavern Owner Chooses Civil Disobedience; Liquor License Suspended

January 19, 2021

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Part Of A Pattern: Farmington Cop’s Pay Went From $92k In 2019 To $141k In 2020

New series shows government employees thriving during pandemic while many private workers suffer

Tom Gantert | January 15, 2021

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State Health Experts’ Comments Suggest Its Virus Models Not So Good

Appears their projections missed a November spike in fatalities

Tom Gantert | January 15, 2021

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Number Of State Government Jobs Up As Michigan Crushes Its Restaurant Industry

One-third of all restaurants here may be toast, but government keeps growing

Tom Gantert | January 13, 2021

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