Mackinac Center case raises serious concerns about checks and balances on executive power
Court overturns discriminatory state policies
Employers must have employee consent before the state can collect dues
Lawsuit challenges Gov. Whitmer's use of emergency powers
New York still the top smuggling state, Michigan ranked 15th
Civil Service Commission’s rule change needed to protect public employees’ constitutional rights
Court ruled in favor of Mackinac Center Legal Foundation lawsuit
Echoing an opinion from Alaska, Texas moves to protect workers’ First Amendment rights
Client was visited by state regulators and local police earlier today
Mackinac Center Legal Foundations files suit against the governor
A statement from the Mackinac Center
Extension of state of emergency without legislative approval violates separation of powers
Health care providers should be able to treat patients
States should be equipped and take responsibility for solving fiscal crises
The decision could unintentionally have a negative impact on students
Mackinac Center filed brief on behalf of worker freedom
Free speech rights should apply to airline employees
Policymakers should create clear and consistent expectations for employers
Mackinac Center amicus brief seeks clarity from the U.S. Supreme Court
Additional flexibility should help promote student learning
Actions demonstrate commitment to patients, providers and taxpayers to meet current challenges
Partnership focuses on key reforms to expand access to critical services and empower entrepreneurs
Union carveouts, global warming and special subsidies can be debated later
Health care workers will have more flexibility in responding to COVID-19 virus
Analysis can help states right-size regulations
The Center is currently litigating a similar case in Michigan challenging state bar memberships
Latest CAP report card rates schools after factoring in poverty’s impact on test scores
Mackinac Center praises lawmakers for moving reforms in right direction
Top issues include criminal justice reforms, government transparency and fiscal responsibility
Road bonds, Affordable Care Act, literacy and more
The state has no right to force companies to unionize
Lawsuit claims UAW scammed employee under guise of collecting union dues
The case seeks to extend Janus rights
Recommendations are comprehensive and discerning
Just 768 roll call votes were missed in 2019
Patrick Wright will serve on the Federal Service Impasses Panel
Mackinac Center Praises the End of Ineffective Subsidy Program
New report highlights the problems with regulatory crimes
Plan would reduce barriers to school choice for low-income families
Workers deserve the right to a secret ballot
New Mackinac Center survey shows 69.7% of school districts contract out
New case could lead to greater school choice in Michigan and nationwide
Recently introduced legislation would help reduce recidivism and boost the economy
Mackinac Center applauds implementation of Janus decision, Michigan should follow suit
Requiring attorneys to be members of State Bar is forced political speech
New Mackinac Center update looks at pension liabilities of the 100 largest municipalities
Licensing agency has ignored FOIA law for months
