Michigan has been hit harder than most other states
The governor should lift the ban to help flood victims and volunteers
CARES Act money widens DPSCD per-pupil funding advantage
Lawmakers should avoid taking on debt or raising taxes
It seems much of the state’s liquor code and rules are written for a protected class
Road funding will be affected by the pandemic
May 22 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
A statement from Joseph G. Lehman, Mackinac Center President
The governor’s perplexing executive orders
Flint, Mt. Pleasant schools use flexibility to continue instruction
But, to benefit incumbents, lawmakers looking to expand it
May 15 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Illegal barbers are everywhere, but the state targets just one for fines and potential jail time
Mackinac Center signs onto two coalition letters
The state would be better if they work together to pass budgets
Schools known for beating odds take on distance learning
The public remains mostly in the dark
States should use the tools they have to balance their budgets
Gov. Whitmer made wide use of emergency powers before coronavirus
Educators adapting to struggles, opportunities brought on by pandemic
Explanations from the governor are confusing and lack detail
Both health and economic conditions make clear that we need to move to the next phase
Michigan businesses continue finding unique ways to help
We can be optimistic about our future
They should look within the existing budget to address any fiscal shortfalls
The solution to a lack of access is to remove regulatory barriers and encourage competition
May 1 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report
Some laws make it harder for independent contractors and freelancers
New Jeff Gibbs/Michael Moore documentary targets green energy
People may have to decide for themselves how to best keep safe
State officials should consider bold spending cuts and other reforms
Coalition urges expanded use of tax-advantaged education plan
Free markets and technology the best way to meet worthy goals
Protecting public health and safely reopening the economy are not mutually exclusive
New fuel-efficiency rule balances conservation and common sense
Mackinac Center signs onto a joint statement spearheaded by the National Coalition Against Censorship
Education bureaucracies should take brunt of looming budget hit
Mackinac Center submits comment to the Federal Reserve and Department of Treasury
The best economic development tool is a free market
Marking a MEGA Anniversary
April 17 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Michigan businesses continue to get creative
The system currently has a lot of debt and is underfunded
Latest orders should be reevaluated and give special consideration to effectiveness
Officials should prioritize student needs with CARES Act education funds
The state needs temporary relief as its residents struggle to work
Pressure on tax revenues and the services the taxes pay for
Raising money to feed health care workers, designing copper products and more
Governor Whitmer and the Legislature should embrace collaboration
Distance learning brings both challenges and opportunities
Tax increases aren't the only way to find funding
Michigan Education Association asking its retirees to pay more and get less
Pine River Wind Park only produces electricity 36 percent of the time
Latest data shows the relationship between cigarette taxes and smuggling
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
Budget growth can mean more money for roads without tax hikes
The bills had an overwhelming amount of bipartisan support
Report card still valuable despite list of complaints from MSU professor
Earth Day organizers have other ideas
It took Michiganders 105 days to earn enough income to pay all their taxes this year.
Tax limits still allow plenty of growth
Different approach needed to enhance student diversity
UAW claims of equal pay are unfounded
Pitch for spending starts at $1.9 billion
Workers deserve more opportunity and control
Michigan should sign onto an interstate compact to eliminate corporate welfare
Move may impact farmers, developers and landowners
Consumers Energy should produce affordable, reliable energy
National Education Association loses 3%, AFSCME down 8%
State should follow through and replicate successful reforms to boost reading
A new federal plan would help families exercise choice
Flower fund scandal now under federal investigation
Natural gas is a critical element of Michigan's energy future
Michigan's economy grew the most when corporate handouts were unconstitutional
Signing onto a letter supporting the President’s Commission on Climate Security
Lawmakers recognize more work needs to be done on criminal justice reforms
Equal funding should follow students to their choice school
Not all revenue raised by the new tax will be prioritized to roads
There's enough money to address fiscal priorities
Proposal to boost great start funding doesn't add up
Let individual districts and principals decide whether certification is necessary
Frontier International Academy shines on CAP Report Card
Lawmakers should look at other options
A system that relies solely on renewables would be dangerous for the Midwest
Purposeful Action Guides Improvement from D to A Grade
Tuition is up, students are down, administrators make more, and manage more buildings
Policymakers should review areas where licenses are required
New reforms would help
Will this have an effect in Michigan?
Swings in temperatures have always happened in Michigan
Hype determines policies more than effectiveness
Workers should be able to keep their money
Criminal justice reforms should be made a priority
It’s a lot of people and a lot of revenue
