The state should preserve its low cost of living
Broad-based policies like personal income tax cuts would be more effective
Gov. Whitmer’s unique tactic not an option considered
This event will feature Campaign for Common Good's founder Philip K. Howard and the Mackinac Center's director of research Michael Van Beek as they discuss the Campaign, making the case for a government reboot no matter who wins the presidential election. The event will be moderated by Lindsay Killen, the Mackinac Center's vice president for strategic outreach and communications, and opening remarks will be made by Joseph Lehman, president of the Mackinac Center. Join us at 11 am EDT / 8 am PDT.
Mackinac Center signs onto coalition letter to the Michigan House
Lawmakers should narrow the funding gap between charter and district schools
September 11 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
A past mistake shouldn't prevent someone to work
Years of bad economic development deals haven't prevented politicians from trying again
Closing Line 5 would raise prices and cause shortages
In response to the findings of the Statewide Energy Assessment and under a further directive by Gov. Whitmer, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy released the “Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force Committee Recommendations Part I – Propane Supply” in April 2020. This task force was created by Gov. Whitmer in June 2019 and directed to “consider all available information and make recommendations that ensure the U.P.’s energy needs are met in a manner that is reliable, affordable, and environmentally sound.” Their report on propane supply offered 14 recommendations “to better track and anticipate supply and demand, minimize disruption impact, and provide a more cohesive plan for those who are disproportionally impacted by high energy costs in the U.P.”
We analyze the potential impacts and feasibility of these recommendations in this report. We also explore the use of alternative fuels to propane such as natural gas and electricity to provide for winter heating needs in the Upper Peninsula.
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The Court has the opportunity to restore proper representation
When families most need education options, bigoted provision stands in the way
Legislators deserve praise for refusing to authorize more corporate handouts
The law Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is using to justify her unilateral COVID executive orders has historically been used primarily to deal with riots, and when it wasn’t, it stirred controversy.
Do state government efforts to encourage businesses to create jobs do any good? Not when their costs are considered.
Lawmakers have decided to give money to districts for students they don’t have, an act that slams the door on parents scrambling for options.
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy invited a variety of conservation experts to participate in a policy workshop. During the one-day meeting, workshop participants were each given a block of time to present their views on private conservation in the state of Michigan. Each described the strengths, opportunities, aspirations, and results they saw from their personal and sector perspective.
In the meeting, participants were encouraged to leverage individual decision-making, private property rights and voluntary trade to improve conservation in the state. Further discussion and interaction helped to clarify and prioritize incentives involved with conserving natural areas.
This report summarizes the policy recommendations discussed at this workshop.
September 4 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Mackinac Center joins letter urging Whitmer to be more transparent
Public pleading seems the most influential factor in governor’s decisions
Vitti forges deal that allows in-person learning, despite union demands
These programs should be repealed and their administrative agencies shut down
Law was last used 50 years ago and repeatedly stirred controversy
The Emergency Powers of Governor Act is the law Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is using to unilaterally control the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This report explains how this law was used by previous governors. Until 2020, it was used 11 times in response to five emergency situations: labor unrest in Hillsdale in 1964, urban riots in 1967, more riots in 1968, high mercury levels in waters near St. Clair in 1970 and for a riot in Ypsilanti in 1970.
[Author's note: See Update and Corrections for the most recent information.]
August 28 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Removing restrictions on to-go sales helps bars and restaurants stay in business
State and local leaders across the country have the responsibility to act now
State economic development incentives often don’t result in much development.
Compliance with compensation reporting not well enforced
Lawmakers ought to negotiate about how they can live within their means
Searchable online tool enables parents and taxpayers to find what their district pays
Current formula hurt students who need new opportunities
Blocking school options perpetuates educational inequality
Anywhere between 1 million and 5 million workers may be affected
Even more reasons to be optimistic about our future
