Lawmakers won't have as much revenue to spend this year
We can be optimistic about our future
Some policies may make problems worse
Other states should join in
June 19 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report
Complete picture, sound math debunk exaggerated talking points
Appeals court rebuffs Nessel again
Proposed amendments would bring the state into compliance with the Janus decision
Congress should avoid bailouts
We must adopt a comprehensive approach to police reform
Mackinac Center lawsuit featured in papers across the state and the country
June 12 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Lawmakers should reconsider hiking cigarette taxes to raise revenue
Competing views on reopening schools call for more options
Most of the state is in phase four of the "MI Safe Start Plan"
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
Less Driving Means Less Gas Tax Revenue
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
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
