Steve Delie and Vinnie Vernuccio on the future of unionism
Standard measurements say ‘Yes,’ ALICE methodology says ‘No, not really’
Funds are padlocked away by a few local school administrators
Children are more at risk from fatal accidents than from COVID-19
Vance Ginn of his plan to limit Texas spending
Salmon was originally introduced to curb invasive species
States should eliminate these laws
Alexa Kramer on member-directed lobbying
A tax hike will make cigarette smuggling even more lucrative
The Mackinac Center intervenes in Consumers Energy's planning process
Families left to hope governor reconsiders scholarship program
Dan Johnson of Progressive Political Affairs on an Interstate Compact to Eliminate Business Subsidies
A growing human rights problem is being ignored
States should stop using subsidies to try and compete for economic growth
Subsidies are ineffective, expensive and unfair
Persistence is often a necessary condition for policy change
Proposed legislation in Lansing would make it easier for out-of-state teachers to find work in Michigan
Corporate handouts are unfair, ineffective and expensive
The New Yorker gets it wrong on Michigan charter schools
Film subsidies continue to be costly and ineffective
This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
But the details really matter
It’s less obvious than it should be in the political process
These are unfortunate features of trusting renewables
This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
The state should try and produce a more precise figure
Installers have operated for decades without any apparent problems
Nation’s 30th anniversary of first charter law finds bright future
Feds may adopt problematic tobacco policies
Garrett Ballengee of the Cardinal Institute on the nation’s largest school choice program
Most Michiganders were more likely to die in a car crash than from COVID-19 in 2020
That’s not the best way to encourage internet connections
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The state should stop subjecting them to mandatory testing
Lawmakers should be skeptical of a recent study
Municipalities should be cautious about spending money on speculative new "investments"
It should be as easy as possible for people to get back into the workforce
Public works construction employment in Indiana grew at a faster rate
A Bizarre Media Hit Piece on Airbnb
Compromise and communication will be necessary
The governor has not done well leading by example
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The ACLU’s Kim Buddin on How Litigation Changes Policy
Evidence shows the repeal was a win-win for construction workers
Governor’s plan may mean restrictions last far longer than those in other states
Gov. Whitmer has not indicated whether she’ll give up unilateral control
Course-choice plan could let more great educators shine
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If there were markets for these products, they’d sell themselves
State’s own data shows miniscule spread among teen athletes
The government shouldn't play favorites with businesses
Lawmakers shouldn't waste millions on a program that doesn’t work
Jay Schweikert on Qualified Immunity
House committee passes equal, per-student funding model
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How are local governments trying to tax people who neither live nor work in their limits?
Extra millions don’t provide students with in-person learning
Young children account for very few cases
Governor’s unreasonable stance on pipeline a risk to effective mediation
It did after the last recession
Keep parents & public informed, preserve future accountability
Michigan workplace regulators propose permanent rules for temporary problem
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Michigan’s car dealer crony capitalism hurts consumers
Michigan has already completed two of them with others on the move
Details and evidence are often glossed over
Discussing mosquito control with Mark Clifton, Ph.D.
This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Officials should use funds to increase long-term financial health
Mackinac’s Workers for Opportunity Initiative continues to pave the way for pro-worker reforms
Legislation increasing access to health providers, promoting price transparency, is on the move
Lawmakers should use funds to improve the state's long-run finances and competitiveness
Government should be freely giving as much data as it reasonably can
This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Michigan consumers need more choice
Reforms to telehealth and licensing can help more people be treated
This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
"You couldn’t turn around without hearing about liquor privatization"
Michigan Realtors files brief in Mackinac Center Airbnb case
Proposed plan will not ensure resilience in propane supply
Small share of massive sum can support families directly
Letter to Treasury Secretary Yellen details concerns over strings attached to bailout funds
Vaccines and sufficient health care capacity mean emergency orders should cease
Legislators should look for ways to help new products and services
This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Marlena’s Bistro and Pizzeria has operated at near capacity despite lockdown mandates
Plans also deviate from CDC guidance
Government has repeatedly resisted the openness requested by the people
Lawmakers should make sure the state is stronger as it emerges out of the pandemic
Sunshine Week good time to review government secrecy
Powers should not be used for a prolonged period of time
Record dollars continue misplaced priorities
Lawmakers should insist on transparency
This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report
Brett Kittredge on how good communications work kept Mississippi lawmakers from outlawing goat milk
