Are "healthy behavior" conditions on Social Security next?

Spending cuts can provide more than enough.

Are they driving accountability?

Socioeconomic factors impact student achievement.

Grand Rapids might help group circumvent state law.

Fiscal policy expert discusses Detroit's woes.

Votes on Medicaid and state budget

LaFaive says MDOC agreement unfair to taxpayers.

Obamacare Capitulation at a Discount Price

"Promising but dangerous" is the right description.

McHugh: Obamacare "highly vulnerable to course correction."

"Teacher of the Year" makes $21k less than district average.

New report from The Economist details progress.

Best proof yet for a part-time Legislature.

Here's a sneak peek at what's inside.

Hollywood corporate welfare could be used to fix roads.

Will Republicans cave on Obamacare Medicaid expansion?

Dozens of groups promoting voluntary unionism.

Like Déjà vu all over again.

Republicans pushing more crony capitalism.

Story mischaracterizes study on Michigan charters.

Replay of Issues & Ideas Forum now available.

House Budget and excess property tax refunds

Center analyst exposes extra fees cities are charging.

Center analyst calls them on it in Washington Times.

MDE data at $62,631 for 2010-2011 school year.

FOIA, Open Meetings Act need updating for 21st century.

City-owned artwork isn't being sold.

Do they want parents involved or not?

Charters helping those shortchanged by system.

Michigan students get personal connection to WWII hero.

Privatization expert to speak at Center's June 5 I&I.

Time for public schools to catch on.

Jack McHugh on WKAR's "Current State."

Bills on wetland use, forest property tax breaks

Michigan needs to review land bank operations.

Focused on more money, less parental choice.

New study disproves commonly held myth.

Follow the research to help low-income students

Michael Van Beek on Michigan's charter public schools.

State employees in Michigan outearn counterparts nationally.

Deer hunting, "excess" property tax and Medicaid

How Republicans and Democrats view Medicaid expansion.

Years of mismanagement unfair to students.

Obamacare vulnerable; there's a better way.

Tony Conley show on WILS, Op-Ed in Port Huron paper.

Unions shouldn't have to represent all employees.

Policy analyst on WILS in Lansing with Tony Conley.

A district or school closing is "for the greater good."

If only all schools faced the same accountability.

Schools no longer spending tax dollars to collect union dues.

New survey shows large support for tuition tax credits.

Adjunct scholar says market should guide reform.

Refillable beer, "electric carriages" and Obamacare

In today's Michigan Capitol Confidential.

Bus drivers call in "sick" today to protest privatization.

Obamacare expansion wilts in Sunshine State.

Center, labor policy expert cited in package of stories.

Secretary of Ed wants higher teacher pay; Michigan has it.

Leaked document maps out 'dues skim' plan.

HB 4626 would penalize land banks for violating state law.

WDIV covers story that Michigan Capitol Confidential broke.

Who voted on what in Michigan Legislature.

How road funding and Medicaid are connected.

Detroit, Lansing and Ann Arbor markets covered in one day.

They will, by $22 billion, if they approve Medicaid expansion.

Corporate welfare for movies is "economically foolish."

Mackinac Center board member discusses Belle Isle.

Independent studies show Hollywood corporate welfare a bust.

Brandon board won't sell vacant building to charter group.

Who voted on what in Michigan Legislature.

Charters join school districts in attempt to boost enrollment.

Cameras in the classroom?

One more reason Michigan should drop program.

But some Republicans want to protect corporate welfare.

What they're saying in Lansing about Medicaid expansion.

Congressman wants $1.9 billion for special interest projects.

Concerns about "backroom dealings" insincere.

Group seeks ed reform, but misses mark on charters.

Comprehensive reform of liquor control laws needed. 

The inspiring story of Sir Nicholas Winton.

CapCon reported on Traverse City issue last October.

New proposal worth consideration.

Can Earth survive those who want to save it?

Who voted on what in Michigan Legislature.

"Medicaid isn't only option for Michigan"

Media group to begin tracking legislative action.

School employees form local bargaining unit.

Weekly spot will highlight votes of mid-Michigan lawmakers.

Is state school ranking methedology flawed?

Guest on "The Lucy Ann Lance Show" in Ann Arbor.

Avik Roy on Tony Conley's radio show Friday morning.

Who voted on what in Michigan Legislature.

State should decrease subsidies, force schools to compete.

President Joseph G. Lehman explains how.

Roscommon union president explains how.

Aereo looking to expand into Michigan.

Vernuccio and others discuss the future of unions in Michigan.

Apples-to-apples comparison has more variables.

Check to states may not be in the mail.

President Emeritus Lawrence Reed recalls the "Iron Lady."

Former prime minister handled criticism with aplomb.

Former British prime minister dead at 87.

Dated information, spurious claims in updated piece.

Rock journalist made it on is own, with no subsidies.

Noteworthy committee hearings and bills of interest.

Update: Mascoma "green" job promises fall short.

An extra year of kindergarten vs. Great Start.

Daily Caller, former MCPP president detail right-to-work issue.

Bad for businesses and customers.

"The Future of Labor Unions in Michigan" is the topic.

Noteworthy committee hearings and bills of interest.

Columnist exposes labor's anti-RTW tactics.

Law increases cost of public projects 10 to 15 percent.

A model Michigan should consider.

Indiana border county outpaces national job growth.

Mascoma pulls IPO, questionable subsidies remain.

Statewide media cites Center expert, decades of analysis.

The bright side of capitalism.

Free Press includes list of districts, universities.

MSU prof's claim about decreased funding is incorrect.

Live chat with Lansing State Journal at 11 a.m. Thursday.

Private developers could get fair shot at foreclosures.

Jarrett Skorup on FOX2 Detroit Sunday.

But Grand Rapids carve-out not one of them.

Noteworthy committee hearings and bills of interest.

"Please Please Me," The Beatles and capitalism.

Last "Transformers" movie made $1.1 billion.

Detroit News, WDIV seek analysis of right-to-work issue.

Contradictory "bond rating" alert the latest twist.

Turning over more property to land banks not the answer.

Detroit News Op-Ed explains what Kevyn Orr must address.

Other states' records shows projections were far too low.

States can check in but they can't leave.

Noteworthy committee hearings and bills of interest.

Center analysis exposes fallacies of Oz subsidies.

Papal encyclicals, the Iron Curtain and personal liberty.

Heritage reports $1.3 billion.

Lawmakers exchange bad policy for Hollywood glitz.

Noteworthy committee hearings and bills of interest.

Progress Michigan critique not supported by facts.

"Oz" defends its own corporate welfare while slamming others.

Legislator criticized for "personal attack."

Disney gets $40 million subsidy; has $4.8 billion profit.

Harry Veryser discusses stock market, Austrian economics.

Union scheme took $34 million from caregivers.

Union insecurity clause gains national media attention.

Enlarging Medicaid is critical to Obamacare's survival.

Tax, spending cuts should be pursued.

Let people keep their own money, choose their own art.

MCLF representing teachers against union, school board.

Center analysts have written about both issues.

Some teachers let go due to performance.

The market, not subsidies, helps music evolve.

Lobbying intended to hurt mom-and-pop competitors.

Lehman, LaFaive on Gov. Rick Snyder, Mayor Dave Bing

Taxpayers still funding union work on school time.

Noteworthy committee hearings and bills of interest.

Lawmakers must be tougher on monopolies, price fixing.

A fresh look at a timeless classic.

Fiscal expert addresses city's woes in Detroit News.

Charters provide choices for students and parents.

Graduation rates unchanged despite increased aid.

Salary information for every superintendent now online.

Searchable database now available online.

More government spending equals higher costs.

Ignores absenteeism at schools in his own district.

DPS scores get a closer look.

How the Center and others led the effort for two decades.

Denying members worker freedom with rushed contracts.

Too many unanswered questions, unforseen consequences.

Why public funding for the arts, or food, is still a bad idea.

Van Beek discusses right-to-work in Detroit News.

GOP legislators have hard time prioritizing.

Schools should be rewarded for student outcomes.

Road salt use should be part of infrastructure discussion.

Economist was fired by Comerica for supporting it.

Land bank deals should be extended to all buyers.

When it comes to public school funding.

A candid interview reveals stealth unionizations were key.

Newly introduced Labor Policy bills of interest.

Daily Caller reports on Michigan Capitol Confidential stories.

Unions trying to extend contracts to keep dues flowing.

If it sounds to good to be true ...

Lawmakers need different approach for road funding.

Cuts are always bad, more spending is always good.

Fails to account for number of low-income students served.

Vernuccio: Unions putting teachers in "dues purgatory."

Would lead to better service, lower prices.

Privatization would deliver savings and efficiency.

Center research cited in Washington Examiner.

Universities want even more tax dollars.

Productivity and efficiency bring prosperity.

North Dakota Policy Council taps Center expert.

Families deserve more options, not fewer.

Michael Van Beek on charters in The Detroit News.

A focus on transportation funding.

Questioning MEDC transparency is the right thing to do.

Scheme comes to an end Feb. 28; legal challenges continue.

Interpretation by special interests, not methedology, is flawed.

Center has long questioned corporate welfare entity.

Extensive interview with President Joseph G. Lehman.

Not all the money goes toward collective bargaining.

Employers, employees should be wary of union scheme.

Vernuccio talks about union membership on Michigan Radio.

Bridge Magazine tries to compare charters to entire districts.

More than 3,500 events scheduled nationwide.

When adjusted for cost-of-living.

A focus on firearms legislation.

Gov. Snyder and gas taxes.

One-quarter less spending, 45 percent more results.

Center analyst shows it will result in more smuggling.

MEA says unionized schools can learn from charters.

Center for Michigan "conversations" miss the mark.

Article ignores gains made by charter school students.

Walker commentary in Lansing State Journal Sunday.

Compilation of significant bills before voting.

Jack McHugh on protectionism that harms car buyers.

Anne Schieber catches protest, signs on camera.

New Stanford study's methedology beyond reproach.

Meeting state's "best practices" in name only.

Those run by for-profits benefit students most.

Another subsidy for those who can afford expensive EVs.

Reporters ignore large student gains.

They don't justify taking the dollar in the first place.

New Stanford study most thorough analysis yet.

Muskegon County jail could cost $2M extra due to policy.

Michigan legislators, colleges unprepared for paradigm shift.

The fallacy of a 'right-to-live' law.

Center analysts first addressed the issue 12 years ago.

ATF says Center data "seems right."

National recovery data looks different depending on the chart.

Introduction of new legislators!

School performance database "similar" to our 2012 project.

Elected official asks fellow commissioners to read it.

10th highest rate in the nation, according to new study.

Big Labor still reeling over worker freedom in Michigan.

Center's labor policy expert cited in Detroit News.

Association of American Educators offers an option.

United Van Lines 2012 data released today.

MichiganVotes.org service tracks legislators' voting records.

ACLU should acknowledge changes the district has made.

Read the 2012 MichiganVotes Missed Votes Report!