A conflict between a Republican Legislature and a Democratic governor led to restrained growth in the state budget.
Michigan has reformed some of the many licenses it requires for people to hold a job. Lawmakers should continue that work in the new year.
A set of regulations and laws that a high school student proposed as part of a biology class suggests that Michigan schools should take a closer look at the environmental impact of renewable energy sources when teaching about the benefits.
December 6 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Meticulous administrative rules can make criminals of the well-intended
Online schools can benefit teachers too
New report highlights the problems with regulatory crimes
This report explains why assigning criminal penalties to administrative rules and regulations should worry anyone concerned about the rule of law and the potential for abuse in the administration of criminal justice. It describes several reasons why allowing administrative agencies determine what is criminal behavior is problematic, using examples from Michigan’s administrative rules. It also outlines some basic principles that should help guide efforts to reform Michigan’s regulatory code and practice.
State continues to loosen up licensing laws
A special edition of MichiganVotes
Western provinces rely heavily on energy-intensive industries
Political debate should be an attempt to persuade, not overcome
November 15 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
