Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Recent News About Mackinac Center for Public Policy
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Rochester School Board censures trustee over public comments on tax proposal
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has criticized the Rochester School Board’s recent decision to censure Trustee Carol Beth Litkouhi.
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Mackinac Center urges reform of Michigan occupational licensing laws blocking ex-offenders
Michigan’s occupational licensing laws are creating significant barriers for residents with criminal records, according to a new policy brief released by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
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Mackinac Center expresses condolences after death of Nathan Martin
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has announced the passing of Nathan Martin, the son of Tammy Martin, who was involved in the lawsuit Martin v. Michigan Employment Relations Commission.
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Mackinac Center names David Guenthner as new head of Workers for Opportunity
David Guenthner has been promoted to executive director of Workers for Opportunity, an initiative led by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
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Michigan pulls support from Gotion EV battery plant amid job creation concerns
The Michigan Strategic Fund has officially ended its support for the Gotion Inc. electric vehicle battery parts factory project in Mecosta County, after determining that the company was in default of its obligations under a 2022 grant agreement.
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Mackinac Center promotes Cami Pendell to vice president for government affairs
Cami Pendell has been promoted to vice president for government affairs at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
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Mackinac Center challenges SEIU unionization of Michigan home care providers
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has raised concerns about the recent unionization of Michigan home care providers, questioning the validity of an election in which only 4,205 out of roughly 32,000 eligible caregivers voted to join SEIU...
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The Mackinac Center warns that Michigan could face same electricity outages devastating Texas
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has warned Michigan lawmakers that the energy blackouts happening in Texas and nearby states could happen in the Wolverine State as well.
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Mackinac Center for Public Policy cautions lawmakers against corporate welfare and increased taxes
As Michigan’s lawmakers begin to hammer out policies in the new legislative session, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy is seeking to encourage them to consider lessons that have been learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Remote learning may cost Michigan public schools thousands in enrollment for years in the future
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy says that if state officials keep classrooms empty, it may cost the public school districts thousands of pupils for years to come.
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The Michigan Supreme Court is asking Whitmer to play nicely with the Legislature
The Michigan Supreme Court has recently ruled that some executive orders Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued under her pandemic-related emergency powers were unconstitutional.
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Mackinac Center and Americans for Prosperity join together to help during COVID-19
In response to the outbreak and exponential spread of COVID-19, Americans for Prosperity and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy is announcing a partnership to help American workers.
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Mackinac Center lauds Michigan governor's coronavirus approach
Research organization applauds Whitmer for easing restrictions
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Gov. Whitmer's recent budget proposal is controversial
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently released her proposed $61.9 billion state budget for Michigan.