Parents who need financial help in getting their children to a school of their choice should receive state- funded transportation scholarships
In 2020, Michigan lawmakers resisted the temptation to spend taxpayer money on corporate handouts. They should hold firm in 2021
New program would provide more opportunities
This report explains how Michigan could pursue a flexible funding program that would give learners greater agency, especially for middle-school and secondary students and their families. Charting a path to complete a diploma, every student would be allowed to use a portion of their per-pupil allotment to “purchase” courses from schools for both online and face-to-face instruction. This funding could also be used for dual-enrollment classes, apprenticeships, career and technical training and other learning opportunities from a broad menu of providers.
A statement from the Mackinac Center
Most skeptical in 20 years
Extreme lockdowns have clear effects on the economy
A statement from President Joseph G. Lehman
Michigan needs a fair field for all and favors for none
Pandemic leads to 3,791 missed roll call votes in 2020
Drones, other technologies give us reasons for optimism about the future
Resources should be saved for the state’s most vulnerable people
As in-person learning returns, customized options could level field
Let taxpayers keep more of what they earn
University refuses to release records requested in June
December 18 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Savings should be directed toward higher budget priorities in the new year
The Mackinac Center paid over $500 and waited over five months for a public records request sent to Michigan State University. The university estimated that the request would take approximately 17 hours to complete, but has yet to provide the public documents.
State needs to rethink education funding priorities
A past mistake should not automatically prevent people from honest work
University delayed months, then heavily redacted information related to the science and data behind executive decisions
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s preference for using debt rather than current tax revenue for road repairs means that the state is spending less on fixing roads than it otherwise would.
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a need to offer more options and flexibility for students with special needs.
Qualified immunity prevents citizens from holding many other government officials accountable
