EGLE and Boyce Hydro actions appear to have compounded the May 2020 flood
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
Distance learning brings both challenges and opportunities
