Category Archives: Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Fresh off an election where they promised to control spending, Michigan Republicans commit the taxpayers to paying higher tourism subsidies.

From Michigan Capitol Confidential http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/14703

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How to Renew Michigan By Joseph G. Lehman | Feb. 10, 2011

(Editor’s note: The following commentary is an edited version of a letter President Joseph G. Lehman recently sent to Mackinac Center supporters.) Gov. Rick Snyder and the new Legislature face one overriding priority — to get the state’s fiscal house … Continue reading

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Top 10 Budget Recommendations [Mackinac Center]

Top 10 Budget Recommendations [Mackinac Center].

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The West Bloomfield Teacher ‘Sick Out’ [Michigan Capitol Confidential]

The West Bloomfield Teacher ‘Sick Out’ [Michigan Capitol Confidential].

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A Chance for Offense

Republicans seem to be on the defense these days on every front. Fiscally, we are told that capitalism is the cause of our economic woes. Socially, we are told to keep our religion to ourselves. We have compromised, compromised, compromised. Take a look … Continue reading

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