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
As a legislator, she supported $4.5 billion in special favors for businesses
Enrollment has taken a big hit
Corporate welfare won’t cure lockdown damage
Do the COVID metrics matter anymore?
Ed Trust-Midwest analysis overlooks surging pots of money
It racks up too much debt, isn’t targeted and includes priorities unrelated to COVID
Michigan residents should be skeptical of a program that lacks accountability
Large increases in state spending due to federal transfers
MichiganVotes January 15 Roll Call Report
Current model puts up unnecessary obstacles
Mixed messages and more confusion from the governor
Most skeptical in 20 years
Extreme lockdowns have clear effects on the economy
A statement from President Joseph G. Lehman
Drones, other technologies give us reasons for optimism about the future
Michigan needs a fair field for all and favors for none
December 18 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
As in-person learning returns, customized options could level field
Savings should be directed toward higher budget priorities in the new year
Let taxpayers keep more of what they earn
Resources should be saved for the state’s most vulnerable people
State needs to rethink education funding priorities
Qualified immunity prevents citizens from holding many other government officials accountable
December 4 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
The public should know who is going to get state assistance before the deal is approved
Federal special education law turns 45
Residents at risk of exorbitant rates and unreliable service
November 20 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
The human mind is the ultimate resource
Red flags raised on government owned network
Inaction condones more administrative decrees
New study highlights K-12 revenue inequities in 18 cities
New study ranks Michigan 31st among U.S. states
DC Firm Lays Out Factors That Drive Tax Hikes Around the Country
A statement from the Mackinac Center on current litigation considerations against Gov. Whitmer
November 13 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Despite running on fixing the roads, state spending on roads is down under Gov. Whitmer
New study misleads on fiscal issues facing local governments in Michigan; simply calls for higher taxes
Occupational licensing a needless barrier to jobs for too many
November 6 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Progress being made, but taxpayers still owe more than $50 billion to state-run pension systems
COVID response suggest there’s no point to planning for pandemics
October 30 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Governments do a lousy job at creating jobs through its handout programs
Vote part of larger budget
Lawmakers should focus on regulatory reforms
The proposal presents voters with a forward-looking question
Ballot proposal would require a search warrant before accessing electronic data
New bills would remove objectivity from effectiveness ratings
October 23 Michigan Votes Roll Call Report
Weak case for additional federal coronavirus relief
Kindergarten enrollment down 15% in some of largest districts
October 16 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
New report wildly misses the mark on charter public schools
Michigan Civil Service rules are now in place
MichiganVotes October 9 Roll Call Report
It’s time to strip alcohol special interests of special privileges
Governor's statements are misleading the public
Governors across the country should take note
October 2 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Employees can annually opt in to dues deductions
Lawmakers should agree to stop offering corporate welfare
Lawmakers should cut unnecessary and ineffective subsidy programs
The federal government cannot afford it
Lawmakers should repeal Michigan's CON law
Health department head defends COVID policies with irresponsible comparisons
Families’ turn for education relief should come next
Lawmakers should adopt a different approach
Employees should be free to make whatever choice they wish
