October 16 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
New report examines the reforms of Proposal 1
This policy brief describes the changes to Michigan's Constitution and the Natural Resources Trust Fund and State Parks Endowment Fund that Proposal one would make. It explains how these trust funds currently work to help voters better understand the effects of their vote on this ballot question.
Recent studies contain factual errors, unsubstantiated claims
This paper offers a critical review of a report published in March by the Citizens Research Council of Michigan titled “Improving Oversight of Michigan Charter Schools and Their Authorizers.”
New report wildly misses the mark on charter public schools
A statement from the Mackinac Center
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she wants residents of the U.P. to have affordable and reliable energy, but her opposition to relocating the Line 5 pipeline works against that goal.
Strategies developed by state experts do not include governor’s actions
The Michigan Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer acted without constitutional authority by unilaterally issuing COVID-related executive orders after an initial 28-day period. In doing so, the court upheld the separation of powers, a key constitutional protection for citizens.
Michigan Civil Service rules are now in place
MichiganVotes October 9 Roll Call Report
A statement from the Mackinac Center
It’s time to strip alcohol special interests of special privileges
Governor's statements are misleading the public
Gov. Whitmer is attempting to sidestep the Michigan Supreme Court
Governors across the country should take note
In this report, we extend earlier research that described many of the historical, political, and policy reasons our nation’s publicly managed forests are plagued by large, dangerous wildfires. This research, published by the Mackinac Center and the Property and Environment Research Center as "Conflict to Cooperation," explained how the management of federal lands has been stalled by a confusing and complex web of legislative and regulatory constraints as well as a variety of conflicting uses and policy views.
This Goldwater Institute event will feature Mackinac Center's director of environmental policy Jason Hayes as he discusses his new report on wildfires and what steps we can take to take control of them before they start. Join the Goldwater Institute at 2 pm EDT / 11 am PDT.
October 2 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Statement from Mackinac Center on Michigan Supreme Court victory
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
Please join our Planning for Life workshop to learn more about designing a will or estate plan that reflects your values and your heritage. Whether you are just beginning to think about your legacy plan, or need to update existing documents, you will leave our presentation equipped to move forward. This virtual presentation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on September 29th.
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
Join the Mackinac Center’s Morey Fiscal Policy Initiative and National Review Institute on September 22, 2020 for our Virtual Policy Forum, “State Economic Development Programs: Why Feed Sparrows Through a Horse?” Join us at 1 pm EDT.
Car companies should be able to sell products directly to consumers
