How does Michigan insurance compare to that of other states? Why is insurance most expensive in Detroit? What fiscal impact does this have on the average household and also on the low-income household? Answers to these questions and more were recently addressed in a report published by Poverty Solutions, a research initiative at the University of Michigan, and these findings will be presented at this event.
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy announces our 2019 Planning for Life Workshops around Michigan.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair last June overturned decades of precedent governing which businesses states could subject to collection and remittance requirements for sales taxes. This report offers guidance on how Michigan should modify its tax laws to implement these new taxation standards. It raises important questions that lawmakers should consider before subjecting new businesses and entrepreneurs to new tax collection requirements.
No defense for vote to refuse federal charter school funds
The NEA should keep its facts straight when it comes to school choice
The current system is only great if you count the benefits and ignore the costs
Michigan improved its school-grading system last year by giving parents more detailed information, but it could still be better.
Michigan has almost doubled its spending on roads since 2010, but it will take a while for the changes to show up.
State lawmakers and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered on a long-needed fix to fix Michigan’s auto insurance laws, which made auto insurance here more expensive than anywhere else in the country.
MDOT chief says system can handle it
Politicians have to judge how receptive people are to fuel and vehicle taxes
Michigan Votes weekly roll call
New study argues Michigan’s workforce development effort likely inadequate
This report provides a survey of existing workforce development efforts in Michigan, both public and private. It includes a review of career and technical education provided by K-12 school districts, occupational training programs provided through community colleges, as well as job training offered by for-profit entities, unions, industry associations and private, nonprofit organizations. After reviewing these current programs, the report offers general skepticism about the ability of the state to provide the type of workforce development that many politicians claim is needed.
Study raises questions about bias in judging teacher performance
Bills would encourage paying down retirement debts
The $223.5 million is money that won't be spent on roads
Dictating how insurers set rates could raise premiums for safe drivers
Please Join Sylvie Légère, President and Co-Founder of The Policy Circle, and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy for a Policy Circle Conversation to discuss Free Enterprise.
New York has highest smuggling rate; Michigan ranks 14th
Latest data shows the relationship between cigarette taxes and smuggling
Proposal would increase lawsuits, incentivize fraud and drive insurers out of state
Lawmakers can spend more on roads without a tax hike
It’s time for EV to compete or fail on their own
Benefits costs remain expensive but are declining
Any increased costs would be dwarfed by the savings drivers will achieve
What’s the right balance between local, state and federal control? What about the rights of citizens — should these vary widely based on where one chooses to live? This panel will feature a lawmaker, policy expert and local government advocate to talk about what is happening in Michigan and across the nation on these issues.
Michigan families need more educational freedom
Board set to vote on action soon
Bills would lessen some licensing restrictions
Governor signs into law longtime priority
Bridge Magazine op-ed only considers tax hike option for more road funding
New report shows licensing reduces the supply of workers by 20 percent
Traverse City Light & Power should focus on other issues
Changes would empower drivers to reduce their insurance costs
Michigan should make it easy for people who have obtained occupational licenses in other states to work legally here.
