Michigan is afflicted with near-stagnant population growth, and many parents who want childcare struggle to find it. The state’s lawmakers can address both problems by revisiting the regulations they place on childcare…
This article originally appeared in The Detroit News November 10, 2024. Children are our hope for a bright, beautiful future. Tragically, far too many see their future dimmed by the trauma of abuse and neglect. When a child’s…
LANSING, Mich. — A new study from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy finds that Michigan’s primary strategies for expanding internet access, including large subsidy programs and government-owned networks, have done little…
As Michigan lawmakers consider cutting and limiting property taxes, it’s worth checking out some facts and trends about Michigan’s property tax. State and local governments collected $21.6 billion from property taxes in 2025,…
This article originally appeared in The Detroit News January 14, 2026. As Michigan schools enter a new year, state leaders often talk about fresh starts and renewed commitment to student success. But one set of numbers should…
This article originally appeared in The Detroit News March 17, 2026. Michigan’s lockdown architects are lining up to tell us it was a mistake. The latest comes from Robert Gordon and Nicholas Bagley. Gordon was director of…
Michigan lawmakers had $9 billion in expected surplus funds at their disposal in January 2023. Many people today wonder what happened to that money. The short answer is that is lawmakers spent it. The better question is…
Michigan ranks 16th on the Tax Foundation’s State Tax Competitiveness Index. Ranking in the top third is fairly good, but Michigan’s trajectory is not. The state ranked 11th only five years ago and has been sliding ever…
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recommends a series of tax hikes in her executive budget, spending that would boost state outlays beyond sustainable levels. The governor recommends a 4% increase in the state budget, not counting…
Gov. Whitmer is proposing a property tax break that would provide refunds of up to 10% for Michigan senior citizens. The governor is one of many politicians seeking solutions to homeowners’ high (and rising) property tax…
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