State regulations may not be as effective as some believe
The state’s current budget debate is not about cuts
March 6 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report
$150 million campaign blunted by right-to-work law
Incentives are a poor use of resources
So ruled Michigan’s most famous jurist back in 1871
Efforts to address climate change should not ruin the economy or harm the environment.
The Mackinac Center’s Context and Performance Report Card rewards school leaders whose students perform better than expected on state tests.
Citizens have the power to decide how much their local governments collect in taxes.
New reviews should be treated with caution
A package of bills would make the MEDC more transparent and accountable
Nevertheless, some lawmakers are pushing for more
February 28 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Analysis can help states right-size regulations
This report makes the case for regularly reviewing occupational licensing laws. These laws can create needless barriers to jobs and raise prices for consumers. To determine which licenses are helpful and which ones are not, it explains how to analyze occupational licensing laws and provides four examples of reviewed licenses.
The Mackinac Center supports steps taken by the Michigan House
The Center is currently litigating a similar case in Michigan challenging state bar memberships
Federal employees may now opt out of their union at anytime
Work requirements empower people to become financially independent
Government assistance allows more government spending under state limits
February 21 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report
College graduates and young people aren’t special
Lawmakers should pay close attention to state pension systems
The real conflict is over the rest of the state budget
Government-provided internet puts taxpayers on the hook
Whitmer’s budget encourages creation of more committees
February 14 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report
States should lower rates across the board instead of giving targeted exceptions
New Whitmer pre-K proposal would further restrict family options
Michigan budget goes up; groups receiving funds still complain
Latest CAP report card rates schools after factoring in poverty’s impact on test scores
Nearly everything you read is wrong
February 7 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
There is no need to raise corporate welfare spending
Tackling teacher prep, social promotion key to helping kids learn
Many have arbitrary standards and mandates
A report from the United Way gives an unusual and unhelpful way to estimate the extent of poverty in Michigan.
Proposed laws now in the Michigan Legislature could reform the way Michigan subsidizes a few businesses in the name of creating jobs.
