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The Mackinac Center for Public Policy says Michigan government should 'get out of the way'

State leaders recently announced more limitations on Michigan citizens, such as lockdowns and regulations, but the Mackinac Center for Public Policy is calling for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Legislature to abolish some regulations so that hospitals can fight the COVID-19 pandemic without restrictions.

By James Ledbetter | Dec 11, 2020

Opinion

Op-Ed: Governor’s failure to fix unemployment problems

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tragic impact on our community and the entire state

By Hoang Tran | Jul 1, 2020

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OPINION-EDITORIAL: Michigan residents fed up as state’s unemployment system struggles to keep up

By State Rep. Diana Farrington | 4 years ago

The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted lives and livelihoods across Michigan.

From Great Lakes Wire

Editorial: Michigan residents needing preventative surgeries put on back burner by emergency orders

By State Rep. Diana Farrington | 4 years ago

Our front line healthcare workers in Michigan have been heroic as the state battles the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

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Editorial: Road bonding reforms needed to protect taxpayers

By Sen. Michael D. MacDonald | Mar 6, 2020

Currently, the State Transportation Commission can issue bonds without any meaningful discussion with the Legislature — regardless of how much debt they decide to dump on Michigan taxpayers.

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OPINION: Governor should reverse her irresponsible funding transfers

By State Sen. Michael D. MacDonald (R-Macomb Township) | Nov 22, 2019

Earlier this year, I was proud to help deliver a responsible and balanced budget on time that increased investments in our roads, children and communities while helping build a brighter future in Macomb County — without raising taxes.