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Livengood: Michigan doesn’t have enough babies. Would paid leave help?

September 12, 2023 Government

“We all believe supporting working families is important, and our members provide paid leave benefits for their employees. But a government-mandated bureaucracy is not the…

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As Michigan Loses Population, current Maryland resident Tyler W. Tells His Own Personal Story

August 21, 2023 Economy

Second to last. That’s where Michigan stands on population growth, compared to all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In the two decades between…

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Is Gov. Whitmer’s New Education Department the Best Way to Improve our Schools?

August 17, 2023 EducationGovernment

Both the West Michigan Policy Forum and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer agree that fundamental reforms need to be made when it comes to our state’s educational…

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Talent First Is A Powerful New Resource for Educational Accountability

July 19, 2023 EducationGovernment

Michigan’s education system is heading in the wrong direction. Thankfully, a new group is fighting for education that actually works for students and families: Talent…

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How To Do Criminal Justice Reform Right: Focus On “Earned Time”

July 12, 2023 Government

When it comes to making Michigan a top-10 state and economy, we can’t overlook criminal justice reform. The simple fact is that 32,186 Michigan residents…

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Michigan Legislators Tout New Policies that Produce Failing Scores for K-12 Students

May 23, 2023 EducationGovernment

Despite increased funding, Michigan’s K-12 public schools have been performing worse every year. That’s because it’s not a funding issue, it’s a public policy issue.…

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Unfunded Liabilities Continue to Put Municipal Services and Our Kids’ Futures in Jeopardy

May 23, 2023 GovernmentPensions

Michigan lawmakers are gearing up for a new state budget that will likely continue to leave local municipal services at risk and set our children…

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Michigan Must Fulfill Those Empty Promises about ‘Fixing the Damn Roads’

May 23, 2023 Government

Michigan has a $9 billion surplus and a drumbeat of empty promises to “fix the damn roads,” yet people are kicking up their feet and…

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Elected Leaders and Legislators Go Island-hopping While Michigan’s Population Shrinks

May 23, 2023 Government

Our elected leaders are getting ready to meet and clink beers at next week’s Mackinac Policy Conference, but they certainly don’t deserve “cheers” from Michigan…

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Limiting School-of-Choice Options for Michigan Students Hurts All of Us

May 17, 2023 EducationGovernment

After enacting a misguided plan to end worker freedom in Michigan earlier this year, Gov. Whitmer and the state Legislature have now set their sights…

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