Explanations from the governor are confusing and lack detail
Both health and economic conditions make clear that we need to move to the next phase
Michigan businesses continue finding unique ways to help
We can be optimistic about our future
They should look within the existing budget to address any fiscal shortfalls
As part of the state response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer changed some key regulations affecting health care. Michigan should enact these changes into law.
The COVID-19 pandemic will cause state income tax collections to fall and could cause spending on Medicaid to increase.
Michigan will receive at least $478 million in extra federal funding that can be used for K-12 education. Here are some ways it can put that money to use.
The solution to a lack of access is to remove regulatory barriers and encourage competition
Join us for this online event as Robert Whaples, professor and chair of the department of economics at Wake Forest University and the managing editor of the Independent Review, discusses the classic Robert Higgs book "Crisis and Liviathan" in light of the COVID-19 crisis.
May 1 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report
Some laws make it harder for independent contractors and freelancers
New Jeff Gibbs/Michael Moore documentary targets green energy
People may have to decide for themselves how to best keep safe
Join us for an online policy forum on education policy featuring Mackinac Center’s director of education policy Ben DeGrow, Dr. Michael McShane, director of national research at EdChoice, and Robert Pondiscio, senior fellow and vice president for external affairs at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute.
States should be equipped and take responsibility for solving fiscal crises
State officials should consider bold spending cuts and other reforms
The decision could unintentionally have a negative impact on students
Coalition urges expanded use of tax-advantaged education plan
Mackinac Center filed brief on behalf of worker freedom
Free markets and technology the best way to meet worthy goals
Protecting public health and safely reopening the economy are not mutually exclusive
New fuel-efficiency rule balances conservation and common sense
Mackinac Center signs onto a joint statement spearheaded by the National Coalition Against Censorship
Education bureaucracies should take brunt of looming budget hit
Mackinac Center submits comment to the Federal Reserve and Department of Treasury
Join us for an online policy forum on labor policy reforms featuring guest speakers F. Vincent Vernuccio and Joseph G. Lehman.
The best economic development tool is a free market
Marking a MEGA Anniversary
April 17 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Free speech rights should apply to airline employees
Michigan businesses continue to get creative
The system currently has a lot of debt and is underfunded
Latest orders should be reevaluated and give special consideration to effectiveness
Officials should prioritize student needs with CARES Act education funds
Policymakers should create clear and consistent expectations for employers
The state needs temporary relief as its residents struggle to work
Mackinac Center amicus brief seeks clarity from the U.S. Supreme Court
Pressure on tax revenues and the services the taxes pay for
Raising money to feed health care workers, designing copper products and more
Policymakers and others should consider ways to keep the economy strong.
Michigan’s legislators and governors have changed laws and regulations in recent years in ways that will help the state respond to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Several state laws give Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer the authority to undertake certain steps during times of emergencies and disasters.
Governor Whitmer and the Legislature should embrace collaboration
Distance learning brings both challenges and opportunities
There is no “silver lining” to impaired human well-being
April 3 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report
Our economy recovered and grew with less corporate welfare
Additional flexibility should help promote student learning
Shoe factories, clothes makers and volunteers make masks for health care workers
Actions demonstrate commitment to patients, providers and taxpayers to meet current challenges
