The latest academic evidence suggests that economic development subsidies may create more crony capitalism than market capitalism. A new study published in “Small Business Economics: An Entrepreneurship Journal” adds to the…
The workhorse of the state’s business subsidy programs is not the one that gives out deals for hundreds of millions of dollars. Instead, it’s the program where assistance is limited to $10 million payouts, the Michigan…
Are Americans less patriotic now than we were 50 years ago? By traditional measures, the answer is probably yes. Many observers unfavorably compare this year’s sporadic A250 celebrations to the pride seen in past events such…
MIDLAND, Mich. — The Mackinac Center is debuting a short film to mark the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. “The Overton Window & The American Revolution,” examines how the American experiment transformed from a…
This article originally appeared in The Detroit News May 19 2026. When you paid your taxes last month, perhaps you grumbled about the amount. Did you know your tax dollars are used to call for higher taxes? Local governments…
The lawyers, lobbyists and advocates for corporate welfare demonstrate a lot of creativity. They’ve developed a variety of gimmicks to hide financial transfers collected by their clients. Let’s dig in on what they’ve come up…
This article originally appeared in The Detroit News May 12, 2026. Driving around Saginaw in 2023, I noticed large yellow “Vote No” signs, urging the community to reject a massive school bond. These signs stood out. While…
At a time of high inflation, many of the policies enacted in Michigan in recent years have made things less affordable. But there are also bills in the state House and Senate, some supported by both Republicans and Democrats,…
Why are towns all over the United States convulsed about development plans for data centers? Dennis Talluto says size matters. “I think the primary concern that's really driving the paranoia and and the noise level is…
MIDLAND, Mich. — A new report from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy finds that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s most prominent business subsidy deals have fallen far short of expectations, producing only a small share of the jobs…
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