Compromise and communication will be necessary
The governor has not done well leading by example
This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
The ACLU’s Kim Buddin on How Litigation Changes Policy
Evidence shows the repeal was a win-win for construction workers
Governor’s plan may mean restrictions last far longer than those in other states
Gov. Whitmer has not indicated whether she’ll give up unilateral control
Course-choice plan could let more great educators shine
This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
If there were markets for these products, they’d sell themselves
State’s own data shows miniscule spread among teen athletes
The government shouldn't play favorites with businesses
Lawmakers shouldn't waste millions on a program that doesn’t work
Jay Schweikert on Qualified Immunity
House committee passes equal, per-student funding model
This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
How are local governments trying to tax people who neither live nor work in their limits?
Extra millions don’t provide students with in-person learning
Young children account for very few cases
Governor’s unreasonable stance on pipeline a risk to effective mediation
It did after the last recession
Keep parents & public informed, preserve future accountability
Michigan workplace regulators propose permanent rules for temporary problem
This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Michigan’s car dealer crony capitalism hurts consumers
Michigan has already completed two of them with others on the move
Details and evidence are often glossed over
Discussing mosquito control with Mark Clifton, Ph.D.
This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Officials should use funds to increase long-term financial health
Mackinac’s Workers for Opportunity Initiative continues to pave the way for pro-worker reforms
Legislation increasing access to health providers, promoting price transparency, is on the move
Lawmakers should use funds to improve the state's long-run finances and competitiveness
Government should be freely giving as much data as it reasonably can
This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Michigan consumers need more choice
Reforms to telehealth and licensing can help more people be treated
This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
"You couldn’t turn around without hearing about liquor privatization"
Michigan Realtors files brief in Mackinac Center Airbnb case
Proposed plan will not ensure resilience in propane supply
Small share of massive sum can support families directly
Letter to Treasury Secretary Yellen details concerns over strings attached to bailout funds
Vaccines and sufficient health care capacity mean emergency orders should cease
Legislators should look for ways to help new products and services
This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Marlena’s Bistro and Pizzeria has operated at near capacity despite lockdown mandates
Plans also deviate from CDC guidance
Government has repeatedly resisted the openness requested by the people
Lawmakers should make sure the state is stronger as it emerges out of the pandemic
Sunshine Week good time to review government secrecy
Powers should not be used for a prolonged period of time
Record dollars continue misplaced priorities
Lawmakers should insist on transparency
This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Brett Kittredge on how good communications work kept Mississippi lawmakers from outlawing goat milk
The same arguments have been used time and time again
State lawmakers must act to minimize waste
There are more workable solutions for a strong and reliable energy future
State reforms can help solve high health care costs
March 5 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Zombie-like bills rise from the dead again
Aiming to eliminate the virus may do more harm than good
For the first time in decades, state falls outside of the top 10 nationally in unionization
Families attracted to safe, consistent, face-to-face option
U-M law professor makes flawed case to overturn recent Supreme Court decision
Taxpayers now owe more pensioners than the lenders
February 26 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Districts raking in most CARES funds denied students in-person learning
The state budget has done well through the pandemic
There are better methods to reduce smoking
Leave this bad idea on the cutting room floor
New generation facilities should be reliable
It's important to consider the trade-offs
Changing economics and species composition behind the push for legislative changes
MichiganVotes Roll Call Report describes newly introduced bills
“I am still trying to make sense out of Washington.”
Whitmer’s repeated attempt egregious in light of COVID demands
Strong link between economic liberty and human flourishing
ABC test may cause the gig economy to disappear
Data don’t justify the governor’s continued restrictions on gatherings
There are better ways to discourage smoking
State licensing delays renew discussions on industry’s prospects
Electoral College guarantees the representation of states in presidential elections
Death rate increased more in Michigan than in neighboring states
Current interest on pension debt costs $2.3 billion per year
Prohibitions and high excise tax rates lead to increases in smuggling
February 5 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Spending $500 million on film subsidies was enough
Minimum wages do more harm than good
U-M study exaggerates its own findings
A story from the Overton Window podcast
Some schools flush with COVID relief dollars, others much less so
Mackinac Center's Mike Reitz appears on ‘Great Talks With…’ podcast
Parents are desperately seeking better opportunities for their children
Gov. Whitmer’s strict approach makes well-meaning Michiganders into criminals
Allow Full Expensing for Business Equipment to Encourage Job Growth
