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Don’t Bring Back Granholm’s Tax Credit Legacy

Jarrett Skorup | May 8, 2017

The Legislative Clock is Ticking

It’s time for free-market reformers to act

Michael J. Reitz | May 8, 2017

Ex-Offenders Are Closing the Gap

Kahryn Riley | April 3, 2017

Governor’s Cyber School Cuts Don’t Add Up

Online charters already perform OK for much less money

Ben DeGrow | April 3, 2017

Tax Feeders Declare a Truce at the Trough

James M. Hohman | April 3, 2017

Give Michigan Drivers Relief from High Auto Insurance Premiums

Michael Van Beek and Matt Coffey | March 6, 2017

Michigan Taxpayers Don’t Need to Spend Another $4 Billion Annually on Infrastructure

James M. Hohman | March 6, 2017

Regulatory Reform: Make Michigan a Job and Income-Growth Leader

Reevaluate state occupational licenses

Jarrett Skorup | March 6, 2017

A Better Way to Rank Schools

Ben DeGrow | February 6, 2017

Government Funding of Sports Arenas is an Expensive Psychological Boost

Christopher C. Douglas, Ph.D. | February 6, 2017

Where did the Money from Higher Transportation Taxes Go?

A bigger budget means more money for programs beyond road repair

James M. Hohman | February 6, 2017

Why Trade Schools Matter to Detroit

Ben DeGrow and Brandon Brice | January 9, 2017

Be Wise in Deciding How to Spend Taxpayer Funds on Infrastructure

Joseph G. Lehman | January 9, 2017

Some Budget Ideas for 2017

Michael D. LaFaive | January 9, 2017

Free Trade Agreements Have Been Good For America

Jason E. Taylor | December 5, 2016

Michigan’s Licensing Laws Prevent Poor from Accessing Health Care

Chantal Lovell and Jarrett Skorup | December 5, 2016

Roll Ridesharing Regulations Across the Finish Line

Michael Van Beek | December 5, 2016

The Double Standard in Environmental Protection

Jason Hayes | November 7, 2016

Let Dentists Hire Licensed Dental Therapists

Michael Van Beek | November 7, 2016

Individualized Solutions for Juvenile Justice Can Help Reduce Mass Incarceration

Kahryn Riley | November 7, 2016

Michigan and Ontario Governments Agree to Promote Crony Capitalism Together

When international cooperation is not helpful but destructive

Michael D. LaFaive and Charles Lammam | October 3, 2016

Voters Support School Choice

Ben DeGrow | October 3, 2016

Michigan Legislature Can End 2016 Strong by Acting on Key Issues

Jarrett Skorup | October 3, 2016

Do Michigan Criminal Penalties Make Sense? No One Knows

The state is considering gathering more data about sentencing and recidivism

Kahryn Riley | September 7, 2016

Privatization Remains a Popular Practice with School Districts

James M. Hohman and Janelle Cammenga | September 7, 2016

Reform Occupational Licensing Laws to Prevent Crime

Jarrett Skorup | September 7, 2016

You Have My Permission to Speak … Unless

Jason Hayes | August 8, 2016

Michigan Adequacy Study Shows the State Already Spends Plenty on Education

New study provides few clear-cut answers

Ben DeGrow | August 8, 2016

How a Government Transparency Request Can Take Months

Patrick J. Wright and Jarrett Skorup | August 8, 2016

State Government Up to Its Eyeballs in Pension Debt

James M. Hohman | July 5, 2016

Uber Disrupts Organized Labor and a Union may get More Dues Paying Members

F. Vincent Vernuccio | July 5, 2016

Private Schools Could Save Michigan $750 Million a Year

Ben DeGrow | July 5, 2016

As Right-to-Work Expands, So Do Union Membership Rolls

F. Vincent Vernuccio and Jason Hart | June 6, 2016

Pure Michigan: An Economic Development Program That Doesn’t Create Any Development

Michael D. LaFaive and Dr. Michael J. Hicks | June 6, 2016

Detroit’s Economic Fortunes Won’t Get a Kick Out of Subsidizing a New Soccer Stadium

Christopher C. Douglas, Ph.D. | June 6, 2016

Michigan Parents Deserve a Statewide Report Card for Schools

Ben DeGrow | May 9, 2016

Despite a Setback, Right-to-Work is Advancing Across America

F. Vincent Vernuccio | May 9, 2016

Get Uninsured Cars Off the Road Through Reforming No-Fault

Michael Van Beek | May 9, 2016

Healthy Charter Sector Belies Need for Commission, Extra Regulation

Ben DeGrow | April 4, 2016

Michigan Should Make Detroit Public Schools an All-Charter System

Ben DeGrow | April 4, 2016

End the 21st Century Jobs Fund

James M. Hohman | April 4, 2016

You Are Paying for Local Government Tax Hike Ads

Jack McHugh | March 7, 2016

A Path to Real Regulatory Reform: Decrease Michigan’s Licensing Burden

Jarrett Skorup | March 7, 2016

Tax Cuts Beat Selective Favors in Boosting Economic Growth

James M. Hohman | March 7, 2016

Michigan Worker’s Compensation Reforms Have Succeeded

Gerald M. Marcinkoski | February 8, 2016

Put Parents in the Drivers Seat of Detroit School Reform

Ben DeGrow | February 8, 2016

Inequality in Michigan: Not As Bad As You Think

John O'Trakoun | February 8, 2016

Schools Seek New Property Tax Powers

Jack McHugh and Ben DeGrow | January 4, 2016

Michigan’s Walkathon Ban: A Repeal 80 Years in the Making

Andy Welch | January 4, 2016

Use a Charter School Board to Reorganize Detroit Public Schools

Greg Harris | January 4, 2016

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