Michigan's budget crisis puts democracy on the chopping block

By Paul Abowd

Michigan's emergency manager law grants sweeping powers to unelected officials

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michigan’s Mackinac Center":

"… Schimmel brings to the Pontiac job years of experience as an associate of Michigan’s Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The center is part of a national network of free-market …"

"… pay a minimal fee to join the group, while corporations pay up to $100,000.Michigan’s Mackinac Center attends ALEC events, as well. James Hohman, a center analyst, was one of 4 …"

ALEC anti-union push includes key players from Michigan, Arizona think tanks

By Paul Abowd

Goldwater Institute, Mackinac Center sponsored model bills at Charlotte summit

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michigan’s Mackinac Center":

"… als from taking paid leave from public sector jobs to perform union duties.Michigan’s Mackinac Center sent labor policy analyst Paul Kersey to introduce three more bills target …"