Time to End the 21st Century Jobs Fund
New Mackinac study featured in state media … more
Obama’s Overtime Rule Would Hurt Those It’s Intended To Help
Patrick Wright joins WNEM TV5 to discuss new rule … more
Proposed Beer Tax Hike Would Hurt Brewers
LaFaive comments in MLive article … more
Lawsuit Filed to Fight Michigan’s Ban on Tesla Sales
Skorup weighs in with USA Today and the Detroit Free Press … more
Mackinac Center Research Topic of Council Meeting
Local news covers pension problems in Norton Shores … more
Mackinac Center Offers Labor Reform Ideas in Time for Labor Day
Op-ed on top reforms in The Detroit News … more
Detroit Should Lessen Licensing Requirements
Mackinac Center op-ed published in Wall Street Journal … more
Praise, Not Criticism for Companies That Follow Rules
Op-ed on Mackinac pipeline published in MLive … more
Government Held to Different Standard in Environmental Matters
Hayes discusses Kalamazoo River spill on WWMT … more
Worker’s Choice Popular in Michigan, Nationwide
National Employee Freedom Week poll finds overwhelming support of idea … more
Survey: Most Union Members Support Worker’s Choice
Wall Street Journal features Mackinac Center concept … more
Michigan’s Highest Taxpayers Could Soon Pay More
New op-ed questions value of proposed RTA and Wayne RESA millages … more
Business Climate, Not Cronyism, Key to Michigan’s Future Growth
New op-ed published in The Detroit News … more
Michigan’s Auto Sales Regulations Lead to Higher Prices
Free Press covers direct auto sales debate … more
School Choice Benefits All Students
DeGrow debates value of private schools on WalletHub … more
DNC Email Leak Reveals Party’s Feelings on Unions
Op-ed published in The Detroit News … more
Union Should Secure the Retirement of Their Members
New op-ed discusses Teamster pension problems in Washington Examiner … more
Department of Environmental Quality Must Be Transparent
Michigan media reports on latest Mackinac Center lawsuit … more
Reforming No-Fault Insurance Would Lower Costs, Reduce Uninsured Cars
Van Beek discusses reforms in Fox UP interview … more
Mackinac Center Defends Resort Owner’s Free Speech Right
State media covers tourism bureau lawsuit … more
Workers Could Feel Pinch of Obama’s Overtime Rule
Vernuccio op-ed published in The Detroit News … more
Mackinac Center Weighs in on State’s Education Adequacy Study
State media covers school funding study … more
Snyder’s Veto of Aftermarket Auto Parts Bill a Win for Consumers
MLive covers defeat of anti-competition bill … more
Gov. Snyder Vetoes Bill Limiting Consumer Auto Parts Choices
HB 4344 would have increased red tape for consumers and businesses … more
Taxpayers Spend Millions A Year on Union Activities
Op-ed in The Detroit News addresses union release time … more
Uber May Be Opening Door for 21st Century Unionization
Vernuccio op-ed published in Huffington Post … more
Time for The MEA To Recognize Right-To-Work
Media covers new Mackinac Center lawsuit … more
Lawmakers Must Preserve Choice in DPS Bailout
Op-eds in The Detroit News and Midland Daily News … more
Detroit Charter Schools Spend Way Less Money and Get Way Better Results
Just look at the evidence … more
Transparency Bills A “Significant Step Forward”
Reitz interviewed by Michigan Radio … more
An Uber Driver Shares His Story
Op-ed explains efforts to permit and restrict ridesharing … more
Contracting Non-Instructional Services Can Help Students
Op-ed published in Chicago Daily Herald … more
Group Hired To Assess Michigan Education Spending Always Recommends More
Op-ed published in Lansing State Journal … more
Mackinac Center and Sierra Club Call For More Transparency in Michigan Government
Joint Free Press op-ed explains transparency efforts … more
Right-to-Work Makes Unions Stronger
Vernuccio op-ed in Washington Examiner … more
Vernuccio: Teacher Sickouts Hurt Kids
Mackinac labor policy director interviewed by Fox Business … more
Michigan Needs To Stop Charging Residents To Get Their Property Back
Mackinac Center analyst authors op-ed in Detroit Free Press … more
Education Spending Not Tied To Success
New study featured in state media … more
Stopping University Tuition Hikes Would Cost Nearly $3 Billion
Spending at Michigan public colleges is skyrocketing … more
Worker’s Choice Solves Free-/Forced-Rider Problem in Wisconsin
Vernuccio op-ed explains idea in national publications … more
Detroit Free Press, USA Today Publish Letter Dispelling Charter School Myth
Charter schools may not refuse students selectively … more
Pure Michigan Campaign Ineffective, Needs To End
New op-ed published in the Detroit News … more
Detroit Children Need Choice, Not Bureaucracy
DeGrow responds to DPS reform in the Detroit News … more
Why Michigan Needs Electioneering Reform
MLive publishes Mackinac Center policy analyst’s take … more
Flint Shows Importance of Open Government
Reitz in The Detroit News … more
Vernuccio Joined WXYZ for Primary Night
How labor issues factor into the 2016 election … more
DeGrow Letter Published in Wall Street Journal
Rebutting DPS allegations from teacher union president … more
NPR Quotes Hohman to Correct Sanders
NAFTA is not responsible for Detroit's woes … more
Wright Discusses Scalia on Let it Rip
Panel discussion on replacing the deceased Supreme Court judge … more
Mackinac Research Cited by Wall Street Journal
Two articles examine right-to-work in West Virginia and across the country … more
New Context and Performance Report Card in the News
Study ranks elementary and middle schools with socioeconomic context … more
Free Press Quotes LaFaive on Arena Deal
Possible conflict of interest in new Red Wings venue … more
LaFaive and Nesbit Op-ed Published in Lincoln Journal Star
Raising cigarette taxes would increase smuggling … more
Vernuccio Interviewed by Wall Street Journal
West Virginia Legislature votes for right-to-work … more
School Transportation News Features Center Study
Survey of school service privatization … more
Vernuccio Testifies on Right-to-Work in West Virginia
Director of Labor Policy described how states benefit from worker freedom … more
Director of Research Speaks at Operation Action U.P.
Van Beek discusses effects of and solutions to over regulation … more
Mackinac in the News for School Choice Week
Op-eds highlight benefits of educational options … more
It's Time to Expand Public Records Transparency
It's time to expand public records transparency … more
Center Featured in West Virginia Media
West Virginia could become 26th right-to-work state … more
Vernuccio Op-ed Published on FoxNews.com
Labor policy director discusses Friedrichs case in press … more
Weekly Standard Features Mackinac Center Research
Examining government alcohol control across the country … more
Vernuccio Quoted on UAW Bullying in The Detroit News
Coverage of intimidation by UAW local … more
Mackinac Center Research Featured in The Detroit News
Vernuccio quoted on Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association … more
LaFaive Op-Ed Published in The Detroit News
Why Michigan shouldn't single out Switch for tax breaks … more
Dan Crane Op-ed Published in Lansing State Journal
Why Michigan should consider direct automobile sales … more
Criminal Intent Op-ed in the Detroit News
Executive Vice President Mike Reitz and Sen. Orrin Hatch advocate reform … more
Forbes publishes Vernuccio op-ed on minimum wage protests
Two bills passed by Michigan Senate will protect small businesses … more
Wright Joins Beckmann to Discuss August Window Win
MEA may not enforce August Window while waiting for appeal … more
MLive quotes James Hohman on House roads funding package
Promised tax cuts don't always materialize … more
Gov. Snyder Signs Forfeiture Reform Bills
Media covers reforms and Mackinac's role … more
Cigarette Taxes Bad for Pennsylvania Businesses
LaFaive co-authors op-ed for philly.com … more
Senate Votes for Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform
Detroit Free Press quotes Skorup on development … more
Why Believers in Limited Government Should Support Forfeiture Reform
Why the right should support forfeiture reform in Michigan … more
State Media Covers Push for Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform
Mackinac Center releases study with ACLU of Michigan … more
State Media Features Overcriminalization Fight
Mackinac Center partners with ACLU, others … more
Skorup Joins Steve Gruber for Forfeiture Discussion
Bills on forfeiture working through legislature … more
Frank Beckmann Features VoteSpotter
App reaches 50,000 downloads … more
MERC Decision Publicized in State Media
MEA's "August Window" ruled illegal by commission … more
Vernuccio and Bowman Author Wall Street Journal Op-Ed
The future of the UAW members under right-to-work … more
Vernuccio Quoted In Washington Examiner
Discussing Scott Walker's labor reforms … more
The Detroit News Points to Mackinac Center Research
Fact-checking right-to-work claims … more
Midland Daily News Features Mackinac Center Partnerships
Joining organizations across the spectrum … more
Vernuccio Quoted on UAW Opt Out in The Detroit News
Michigan autoworkers can soon leave their union … more
Watch Vernuccio Discuss Labor Reform at Heritage
Panel discussion on right-to-work and wages … more
Vernuccio Interviewed for Ohio Watchdog
Examining the economic effects of right-to-work laws … more
MEA Opt Out Address Change Featured in State and National Media
Teachers wishing to opt out of union must use little-known P.O. box … more
Reitz Quoted on Criminal Justice Reform Efforts
Addressing overcriminalization and civil asset forfeiture … more
Results of Privatization Survey Published in State Media
70 percent of schools contract out for some services … more
Fox News Features Fight Against Release Time
Public money funds union activities in many states … more
Reitz Letter to the Editor Published in The Detroit News
Responding to allegations made earlier this week … more
Wright Discusses Right-to-Work Decision with State Media
Michigan Supreme Court extends right-to-work to state employees … more
Washington Examiner Quotes Vernuccio on Proposed Labor Reform
Employee Rights Act would increase worker freedom … more
The Fight Over Energy Mandates
Detroit News cites Mackinac Center while covering debate … more
Reason Quotes LaFaive on Sin Taxes
Examining the unintended effects of cigarette taxes … more
Reitz Quoted on Transparency in Michigan Press
Detroit officials using private emails for business … more
Article on Worker's Choice in Forbes
Vernuccio discusses recent developments in labor reform … more
Skorup Quoted in Lansing State Journal
Report on reducing costs in Michigan's prison system … more
State Press Covers the End of Film Subsidies
Hohman comments on bill signed into law on July 10 … more
Michigan Radio Features Fight Against Forfeiture
Bipartisan groups behind push for reform … more
