Governor’s Use of Emergency Powers Declared Illegal, Unconstitutional

Statement from Mackinac Center on Michigan Supreme Court victory

October 2, 2020

Statement from Mackinac Center on Michigan Supreme Court victory

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Michigan Supreme Court Takes Away Whitmer’s Unilateral Emergency Powers

She’ll need legislative consent now; one-person governance ends

Jack McHugh and Jarrett Skorup | October 2, 2020

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Federal Court Strikes Down Unions’ Challenge to Civil Service Rules

Employees can annually opt in to dues deductions

Stephen Delie | October 2, 2020

Employees can annually opt in to dues deductions

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Truck Stop Fined For No ‘Keep Out If Sick’ Signs, Hand-Sanitizer Violations, More

Tom Gantert | October 2, 2020

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Michigan Capitol Confidential Removes Story Citing CDC Data On Pneumonia Deaths

Tom Gantert | October 2, 2020

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Federal Cash Floodgates Opened Wide To Michigan In 2020

Total state government spending went from $57.8 billion to $67.0 billion in one year

Tom Gantert | October 2, 2020

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35 Years of Excuses for Bad Policy

Lawmakers should agree to stop offering corporate welfare

James M. Hohman | October 1, 2020

Lawmakers should agree to stop offering corporate welfare

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Unfair Playing Field? Flint Schools Get 50% More Than Average

State’s Civil Rights Commission joins the interests promoting the underfunded narrative

Tom Gantert | October 1, 2020

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September COVID-19 Hospitalizations A Fraction Of April

They’re down 85%; Whitmer cites current figure to extend 204-day emergency

Tom Gantert | September 30, 2020

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Despite Epidemic, State Of Michigan Rolling In Dough

Tom Gantert | September 30, 2020

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Budget 2021: State of Corporate and Industry Handouts

Lawmakers should cut unnecessary and ineffective subsidy programs

Michael D. LaFaive and James M. Hohman | September 30, 2020

Lawmakers should cut unnecessary and ineffective subsidy programs

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Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Big On Spending, Light On Restoring

Spent $117,198 in seven years studying the Michigan Monkey Flower

Tom Gantert | September 30, 2020

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No More Bailouts for State and Local Governments

The federal government cannot afford it

Michael D. LaFaive and Joseph Coletti | September 29, 2020

The federal government cannot afford it

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More Great Lakes Spending Hype: It’s A Multiplier!

Tom Gantert | September 29, 2020

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Planning for Life: An Introduction to Estate Planning

Virtual Workshop

September 29, 2020

Please join our Planning for Life workshop to learn more about designing a will or estate plan that reflects your values and your heritage. Whether you are just beginning to think about your legacy plan, or need to update existing documents, you will leave our presentation equipped to move forward. This virtual presentation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on September 29th.

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WSJ Reports Most COVID-19 Fatalities Lack Life Insurance

Most of the fatalities are older people where coverage is no longer practical

Tom Gantert | September 28, 2020

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Flint Started Online School Early, And 55% Of Students Showed Up

Tom Gantert | September 28, 2020

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337 Hospitalized In Michigan With COVID-19 On Sept. 25; 3,357 Were Hospitalized on April 20

Tom Gantert | September 26, 2020

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Health Officials Say Don’t Play Contact Sports; Whitmer Says Follow The Science, Play Contact Sports

Tom Gantert | September 25, 2020

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Certificate of Need Law Hurts State’s Ability to Address Mental Health Challenges

Lawmakers should repeal Michigan's CON law

Greg George | September 25, 2020

Lawmakers should repeal Michigan's CON law

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