James M. Hohman
Assistant Director of Fiscal Policy
James M. Hohman is assistant director of fiscal policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. He holds a degree in economics from Northwood University in Midland, Mich.
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By James M. Hohman
$1.6 Billion in Savings Lost Under Prop 2
The financial impact of enshrined collective bargaining. … more
Policymakers Still Tripped Up By Pension Transition Costs
"Transition costs" and "plunging credit ratings" are red herrings to pension reform. … more
Fix the Real Problem of the Pension System
Politicians to blame for unfunded liabilities. … more
House GOP Hides Behind Rigged 'Study'
Punting on pension reform keeps the burden on taxpayers. … more
Outsourcing Isn't the Problem
Special favors to bring jobs back not the answer. … more
Comparing Apples to Lemons in Pension Reform
Legislature needs to be transparent about costs. … more
House Pension Reform Savings are Phony
The Senate's plan is much more realistic. … more
Utah Incurred No Pension Reform ‘Transition Costs’
Michigan House Republicans should take note. … more
Michigan Already Diverges From GASB Rules
Full contributions in only two of last 10 years. … more
Teacher Pension Underfunding Hits $22B
Shows need to close fund immediately. … more

