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Whitmer's Back-and-Forth on Football Raises Questions On The 'Science' She Cites

Tom Gantert | September 4, 2020

Without Context, Water Use Claims Are Misleading (Millions? Billions? Trillions?)

Water use debate often occurs in an information vacuum

Tom Gantert | January 16, 2020

Corporate Subsidy Formula: Big Promises In Headlines, Failures Invisible

Take those job promises with a grain of salt

Tom Gantert | October 10, 2019

Michigan Teacher Pay Scales: Top Out Fast, Then Go Nowhere

That’s the union contract most teachers accept when they enter the profession

Tom Gantert | September 14, 2019

No Such Thing As An Average Teacher Salary In Michigan

One teacher saw a $19,166 increase over three years; another, $435 over seven

Tom Gantert | September 13, 2019

Will Wild Rice Really Save The Great Lakes?

Without prioritization, it’s hard to know if Great Lakes Restoration money is well-spent

Tom Gantert | September 5, 2019

Website Calls Detroit Charter School ‘Struggling,’ Silent On Failing District Schools Nearby

Charter scored a ‘C’ on income-adjusted school ratings, but its conventional competitors got an ‘F’

Tom Gantert | August 20, 2019

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Licensure Mandates Cost Michigan Jobs And Millions In State Revenue

Job restrictions also have disparate impact on youth and minorities

Sandy Malone | December 2, 2019

What the Mackinac Center is Thankful for in 2019

Freedom, fairness and fiscal responsibility

Jarrett Skorup | November 28, 2019

House Republicans 'No Way' on Detroit School Choice Restrictions

Speaker Kevin Cotter faced down intense political opposition

Tom Gantert | June 7, 2016

Michigan vs. Minnesota Report Says Little About What Policies To Pursue

Michigan Future study lists lots of correlation, no causation

Jarrett Skorup | June 18, 2014

Indefinite Emergency Powers Are Unconstitutional

U-M law professor makes flawed case to overturn recent Supreme Court decision

Patrick J. Wright and Michael Van Beek | March 1, 2021

U-M law professor makes flawed case to overturn recent Supreme Court decision

Money for Nothing: Most Federal COVID Relief Went to Closed Classrooms

Districts raking in most CARES funds denied students in-person learning

Ben DeGrow and Allison Rigterink | February 22, 2021

Districts raking in most CARES funds denied students in-person learning

Texas Energy Crisis a Warning for Michigan

New generation facilities should be reliable

Jason Hayes | February 16, 2021

New generation facilities should be reliable

A Timeline of Inconsistency

Data don’t justify the governor’s continued restrictions on gatherings

Michael Van Beek | February 9, 2021

Data don’t justify the governor’s continued restrictions on gatherings

No Proof ‘Pause’ Worked

U-M study exaggerates its own findings

Michael Van Beek and Christopher C. Douglas, Ph.D. | February 4, 2021

U-M study exaggerates its own findings

Federal Spending Blowout — In Michigan’s Budget

A state fiscal replay of the Obama stimulus era

Tom Gantert | March 4, 2021

Vaccination Rate Higher in Michigan, But Texas Mask Free And Open

COVID case-level declines similar in both states

Tom Gantert | March 3, 2021

His Government Service Hardship Included 8% Raise, $155K Golden Parachute

And a new gig as a public service scholar

Tom Gantert | March 3, 2021

COVID May Be On The Run In Michigan

New daily case numbers plummeted from a 451 per million rate to 90 per million

Tom Gantert | March 2, 2021

Michigan No. 30 In School Reopening

Iowa, Montana and Wyoming schools open

Tom Gantert | March 2, 2021

49% Of Charter School Kids Black; State Civil Rights Commission Says Fund Them At 75%

Tom Gantert | February 27, 2021

Berkeley's Robert Reich Complains About CEO Pay, Collected $300k To Teach Three Classes

Tom Gantert | February 26, 2021

Whitmer Suggests ‘Effective’ Reopening of Schools Depends On Tripling Virus Testing

‘Three to four million binax antigen tests every single month’

Tom Gantert | February 26, 2021

Gas, Coal, Nukes Supply 88% Of The Power Keeping Michigan's Lights And Furnace Fans On

Tom Gantert | February 24, 2021

Fewer Teachers Get Required Assessments With COVID, But Results The Same

As usual, about 1% found minimally effective or worse

Tom Gantert | February 19, 2021

Michigan Government First Stops Businesses, Then Subsidizes Some

Michigan Capitol Confidential Staff Reports | February 19, 2021

Firm Made $1.6 Billion, Corporate Subsidy Agency Boasts Offering It $2.6 Million

Michigan taxpayers will pay for it

Tom Gantert | February 18, 2021

More Detroit School District Students Chronically Absent Than Not

54.1% were absent last school year, down from previous years

Tom Gantert | February 17, 2021

Virtual Classes Cancelled At Ann Arbor Schools During Cold Snap

Michigan Capitol Confidential Staff Reports | February 16, 2021

Big 2020 Paychecks For Many Government Workers In Michigan

Private sector experienced lost jobs and income; a CapCon series

Tom Gantert | February 16, 2021

Community College President Paid Over $525,000 Last Year

Michigan Capitol Confidential Staff Reports | February 15, 2021

Official State COVID Website Has Outdated, Conflicted Messaging

Tom Gantert | February 12, 2021

No ‘Defund The Police’ In Whitmer's State Budget Proposal

Michigan Capitol Confidential Staff Reports | February 12, 2021

Taxes on Michigan’s Record $1.1 Billion Lottery Ticket Will Fund State Government For Seven Hours

Michigan Capitol Confidential Staff Reports | February 11, 2021

As Fears Of COVID Variant Grows, Number Of Confirmed Cases In Michigan Steadily Decline

Tom Gantert | February 10, 2021

With Federal Aid, Detroit Schools To Get Nearly Double Its Last Budget

Law gives great latitude in how it gets spent

Tom Gantert | February 10, 2021

State to Athletes: You May Remove Your Mask For A Drink Of Water

Tom Gantert | February 9, 2021

Lockdowns Crushed Michigan Workers; Only Hawaii Lost A Greater Share of Jobs

Tom Gantert | February 9, 2021

Government-Issued Super Bowl Party Guidelines: No Cheering Allowed

All that is not permitted is forbidden

Tom Gantert | February 6, 2021

No Face Masks In Indoor Driving Range Stalls? Violation Exposed With Police Escort

'We’re going to get through this, and we’re going to get through it together'

Tom Gantert | February 6, 2021

Nearly 40% Of Michigan Population Could Be Immune To COVID

Figure slightly overstated because some who got vaccinations had probably contracted the virus too

Tom Gantert | February 5, 2021

Social Gathering Limits Extended In Latest Order Despite 'Significant Strides'

Michigan Capitol Confidential Staff Reports | February 5, 2021

State To Businesses: We Will Allow You To Give Free Water After 10 PM

Thanks for that

Tom Gantert | February 4, 2021

A License To Go Out Of Business? Michigan Retailers May Need One

Stores must get a city permit to hold a ‘going out of business’ sale

Tom Gantert | February 4, 2021

All That is Not Permitted is Prohibited

Gov. Whitmer’s strict approach makes well-meaning Michiganders into criminals

Michael Van Beek | January 28, 2021

Gov. Whitmer’s strict approach makes well-meaning Michiganders into criminals

Gov. Whitmer’s Switcheroo on Schools

Do the COVID metrics matter anymore?

Michael Van Beek | January 19, 2021

Do the COVID metrics matter anymore?

Biden’s ‘American Rescue Plan’ Should Be Thrown Overboard

It racks up too much debt, isn’t targeted and includes priorities unrelated to COVID

Michael D. LaFaive and Jarrett Skorup | January 18, 2021

It racks up too much debt, isn’t targeted and includes priorities unrelated to COVID

Pandemic Response Boosts Michigan Budget

Large increases in state spending due to federal transfers

James M. Hohman | January 15, 2021

Large increases in state spending due to federal transfers

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