Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Recent News About Mackinac Center for Public Policy
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New rule from the U.S. Department of Labor protects independent contractors in Michigan
A new rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act has been recently released by the U.S. Department of Labor, clarifying whether a worker is considered an employee or an independent contractor.
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There are clear parallels between unemployment and business lockdowns in Michigan
Battling the COVID-19 pandemic has been an ongoing learning experience for Michigan, as well as the country and the world.
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Mackinac exec: School bond proposals should be limited to November ballots
Though laws have improved, many think the way many Michigan school districts are allowed to sneak bond measures onto the ballot needs to change.
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Mackinac Center expert: Public transit supporters, officials should work with what they have instead of seeking tax hike
Supporters of public transport should try and make existing systems work and not ask for more money through more taxes, according to a free market think tank.