It's not the climate, it's the fuel. mackinac.org/blog/2023/once…

"The state’s funding share has dropped to its lowest level ever, despite increased transportation costs and demands." detroitnews.com/story/opinion/… State Funding:

On last week's episode of Currents, the team spoke with Josh Antonini of the Mackinac Center about the Endangerment Finding and the U.S.-EU trade deal. instituteforenergyresearch.org/the-grid/curre…

Sneaky budget practice is costing Michigan billions. mackinac.org/blog/2025/snea…

Michigan courts rule against college students affected by COVID-19 lockdowns. “There was never an agreement stipulating that education and services had to be delivered in a specific format.” detroitnews.com/story/opinion/…

The illusion of a balanced energy mix makes good rhetoric but poor policy. mackinac.org/blog/2025/all-…

Michigan’s net-zero energy law could more than double utility bills, increase blackout risks, and deliver negligible climate benefits, a new report from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy warns. mackinac.org/pressroom/2025…

Mackinac Center Executive Vice President Mike Reitz writes in the Detroit News Opinion that Michigan courts say colleges only owe students credit hours, not the campus life they promise. If classes and activities vanish, don’t expect a refund. Read here: detroitnews.com/story/opinion/…

Conservative lawmakers should resist unaccountable hospital slush fund. mackinac.org/blog/2025/cons…

Is pouring money into smaller class sizes the answer to Michigan’s education crisis? Lawmakers seem to think so. They’ve proposed spending hikes as a way to reverse the downward performance trend in our public schools. If only it were that simple. mackinac.org/blog/2025/impr…

Billions in COVID relief poured into Michigan schools, and most of it ended up covering salaries and benefits. Learn more: mackinac.org/S2023-11

Relying on wind, solar, and batteries to power the state would compromise grid reliability, with multiple outages expected annually. The longest outage is projected to last 61 continuous hours during peak winter demand. mackinac.org/pressroom/2025…

Sneaky budget practice is costing Michigan billions. mackinac.org/blog/2025/snea…

The House school aid budget would loosen the strings so local districts could exercise greater control over their spending. Doing so would let them fund the programs and services their school community needs the most. mackinac.org/blog/2025/stat…

Repeal the EPA's Carbon Pollution Standards. mackinac.org/blog/2025/repe…

Get ready to pay a lot more for energy under Gov. Whitmer's new net zero mandate. Learn more ▶️mackinac.org/blog/2025/what…