Higher taxes invite problems such as smuggling
Congress should be wary of the possible adverse effects of extending the bonus
Citizens have to decide for themselves how to address the pandemic
Coronavirus response creating confusion
July 31 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Rice asks legislators to “freeze enrollment” to protect the system
Perhaps both cities and suburbs offer things that people want
The dishonest narrative is well out of bounds
Less strict medical scope-of-practice rules should remain
Student opportunities shouldn’t end with locked schoolhouse doors
But unions and their allies are not happy
They deserve more scrutiny when they do
Gov. Whitmer's decision to reinstate regulations is inconsistent
People deserve to have the ability to choose where they want to spend their money
State leaders sue to avoid sharing more federal coronavirus funds
Face masks, testing capacity and more
Michigan’s 50-year-old restrictive stance leaves the state as a serious outlier
Higher taxes won't be as effective at eliminating smoking habits
Federal policymakers should properly account for and report disbursed funds
July 3 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report
Lawmakers won't have as much revenue to spend this year
We can be optimistic about our future
Some policies may make problems worse
Other states should join in
June 19 MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call Report
Complete picture, sound math debunk exaggerated talking points
Appeals court rebuffs Nessel again
Proposed amendments would bring the state into compliance with the Janus decision
Congress should avoid bailouts
We must adopt a comprehensive approach to police reform
Mackinac Center lawsuit featured in papers across the state and the country
June 12 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Lawmakers should reconsider hiking cigarette taxes to raise revenue
Competing views on reopening schools call for more options
Most of the state is in phase four of the "MI Safe Start Plan"
EGLE and Boyce Hydro actions appear to have compounded the May 2020 flood
Michigan has been hit harder than most other states
The governor should lift the ban to help flood victims and volunteers
CARES Act money widens DPSCD per-pupil funding advantage
Lawmakers should avoid taking on debt or raising taxes
It seems much of the state’s liquor code and rules are written for a protected class
Less Driving Means Less Gas Tax Revenue
May 22 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
A statement from Joseph G. Lehman, Mackinac Center President
The governor’s perplexing executive orders
Flint, Mt. Pleasant schools use flexibility to continue instruction
But, to benefit incumbents, lawmakers looking to expand it
May 15 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Illegal barbers are everywhere, but the state targets just one for fines and potential jail time
Mackinac Center signs onto two coalition letters
The state would be better if they work together to pass budgets
Schools known for beating odds take on distance learning
The public remains mostly in the dark
States should use the tools they have to balance their budgets
Though there may be a need for additional reforms
Gov. Whitmer made wide use of emergency powers before coronavirus
Educators adapting to struggles, opportunities brought on by pandemic
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
The solution to a lack of access is to remove regulatory barriers and encourage competition
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
State officials should consider bold spending cuts and other reforms
Coalition urges expanded use of tax-advantaged education plan
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
The best economic development tool is a free market
Marking a MEGA Anniversary
April 17 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
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
The state needs temporary relief as its residents struggle to work
Pressure on tax revenues and the services the taxes pay for
Raising money to feed health care workers, designing copper products and more
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
Shoe factories, clothes makers and volunteers make masks for health care workers
Coronavirus has changed budget priorities
A roundup of stories about Michigan businesses making a difference
The ultimate trend rate of economic growth correlates very highly with the trend rate of saving
A special edition of the MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Funded in good times and there in the bad
District, charter, private schools adapt while state officials wait
Colleges will continue to face some major challenges
The state is in a more resilient position to weather an economic storm than at any time before
