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State Health Department Head Blames Residents For High COVID Numbers

But nearby states show similar pattern even without strict lockdowns

Tom Gantert | December 9, 2020

State Health Department Extends Current Michigan Lockdown Until Dec. 20

Tom Gantert | December 7, 2020

Michigan Businesses Nation’s Hardest Hit By Government Lockdowns

Nearly one-third here were closed; national average is less than 20%

Tom Gantert | December 7, 2020

Michigan’s Early December Virus Spike Mirrored Nationwide

Restrictions ordered Nov. 18 did not stamp out the spread

Tom Gantert | December 5, 2020

Figures Indicate Michigan Small Business Crushed By Pandemic And State Response

More than one-third have closed, potentially forever for many

Tom Gantert | December 4, 2020

Another Michigan Restaurant’s Liquor License Suspended For COVID Noncompliance

Tom Gantert | December 3, 2020

State Pulls More Liquor Licenses, Encourages Individuals To Report COVID Violators

Tom Gantert | December 2, 2020

Whitmer Says ‘Don’t Travel,’ State Agency Spends Tax Dollars Encouraging It

Tom Gantert | December 2, 2020

State Health Department: Speak Up Or We Cremate A Deceased Loved One

Tom Gantert | November 24, 2020

Nearly A Million Were Unemployed In April; Down To 168k In Michigan As Of Nov. 7

Tom Gantert | November 24, 2020

Michigan Taxpayers Still On Hook For $5.3 Billion To Corporations In Next 10 Years

Tom Gantert | November 23, 2020

Whitmer Tells Scary COVID Story Thursday; State Warns Against Panic Friday

Governor, after 11 family members and friends all caught virus at card game: ‘Their story is not unique’

Tom Gantert | November 20, 2020

Confusing Logic, Winter Edition: State COVID Order Permits Skiing But Not Outdoor Ice Skating

Tom Gantert | November 18, 2020

Michigan at Significant Risk of a 2021 Tax Hike

DC Firm Lays Out Factors That Drive Tax Hikes Around the Country

James M. Hohman | November 17, 2020

DC Firm Lays Out Factors That Drive Tax Hikes Around the Country

About Legal Action Against Gov. Whitmer

A statement from the Mackinac Center

November 17, 2020

A statement from the Mackinac Center on current litigation considerations against Gov. Whitmer

Less Road Funding from the Road-Fixing Governor

State spending up, but not for roads

James M. Hohman | November 12, 2020

Despite running on fixing the roads, state spending on roads is down under Gov. Whitmer

Report: Give Local Governments More Money, But Don’t Ask Taxpayers

That’s the gist of a new study on local government finance in Michigan

Jarrett Skorup and James M. Hohman | November 11, 2020

New study misleads on fiscal issues facing local governments in Michigan; simply calls for higher taxes

Common Sense Licensing Reforms for Military Families a Good Start

Occupational licensing a needless barrier to jobs for too many

Jarrett Skorup | November 11, 2020

Occupational licensing a needless barrier to jobs for too many

Michigan Lawmakers Make Progress on Pension Debts

But taxpayers still owe more than $50 billion to state-run pension systems

James M. Hohman | November 5, 2020

Progress being made, but taxpayers still owe more than $50 billion to state-run pension systems

Flying By The Seat of Our Pants

COVID response suggest there’s no point to planning for pandemics

Michael Van Beek | November 3, 2020

COVID response suggest there’s no point to planning for pandemics

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