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Mackinac Center asks Michigan lawmakers to rethink renewable energy standards as Texas struggles
While people in Texas deal with "rolling blackouts" as a result of rare winter storms that have impacted their renewable energy sources, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy said this should serve as a warning for Michigan.
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If Michigan officials keep classrooms empty, public schools may lose thousands of students
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has reported that if the Michigan powers-that-be keep classrooms empty in favor of remote learning, the public schools may lose thousands of students for years to come.
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The Mackinac Center praises U.S. Department of Labor clarification for independent workers
A new rule released by the U.S. Department of Labor earlier this month offers clarity on what qualifies someone as an independent contractor vs. an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act, according to a statement from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
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Mackinac Center director: Interstate compacts may be one way to stop business subsidies
All across the country, states are starting to take a second look as it relates to the way they recruit businesses from other states.
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Michigan Capital Confidential: 'Effectiveness of business subsidies are rarely examined'
An analysis published by Michigan Capital Confidential states more state grant recipients should be held to their word.
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Pension obligations continue to grow for many Michigan municipalities, Mackinac Center report finds
An analysis by nonprofit research and educational institute Mackinac Center for Public Policy has found that the state's largest 100 municipalities are facing a growing debt to pensioners.