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Rapid innovation is reshaping data centers for efficience and security says Stephen Mackey from Oakland University Watch our entire discussion here:

Rapid innovation is reshaping data centers for efficience and security says Stephen Mackey from Oakland University Watch our entire discussion here:

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Greyson, who lives in Gladwin, Michigan, is an 11-year-old proving you're never to young to be an entrepreneur. He started out mowing lawns and now takes trash in and out for $2 per can. This simple idea has proved lucrative his neighbors are inspired by the work ethic of the pre-teen they count on every week.

Greyson, who lives in Gladwin, Michigan, is an 11-year-old proving you're never to young to be an entrepreneur. He started out mowing lawns and now takes trash in and out for $2 per can. This simple idea has proved lucrative his neighbors are inspired by the work ethic of the pre-teen they count on every week.

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787,480 views • 2 months ago

From your car’s sensors to your home computer, almost everything you rely on runs through data centers, and the real question is whether that data stays local or gets handled overseas says Tyler Marie Theile from the Anderson Economic Group. Watch our entire discussion here:

From your car’s sensors to your home computer, almost everything you rely on runs through data centers, and the real question is whether that data stays local or gets handled overseas says Tyler Marie Theile from the Anderson Economic Group. Watch our entire discussion here:

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652,537 views • 1 month ago

Two teens in Troy didn’t wait for opportunity… they created it. They started a lawn care business from scratch and already have 30 clients. Their dad pushed them to get moving and now it’s paying off. This is what hard work and real motivation looks like.

Two teens in Troy didn’t wait for opportunity… they created it. They started a lawn care business from scratch and already have 30 clients. Their dad pushed them to get moving and now it’s paying off. This is what hard work and real motivation looks like.

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336,387 views • 2 months ago

On housing, local vs. state control is the wrong question, says Joseph Lehman, president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. "When it comes to our property rights, it's not the locality of government that's important, it's how much liberty will they protect." Learn more here:

On housing, local vs. state control is the wrong question, says Joseph Lehman, president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. "When it comes to our property rights, it's not the locality of government that's important, it's how much liberty will they protect." Learn more here:

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47,226 views • 1 month ago

Michigan went from the lowest to the highest energy costs in the Midwest. With limited electricity choice and rising bills, families and businesses are paying the price says Jarrett Skorup on the Talk Midland podcast with Logan Richetti.

Michigan went from the lowest to the highest energy costs in the Midwest. With limited electricity choice and rising bills, families and businesses are paying the price says Jarrett Skorup on the Talk Midland podcast with Logan Richetti.

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108,426 views • 5 months ago

Carol Beth Litkouhi, an elected trustee on the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education, has filed a lawsuit challenging a newly revised bylaw that restricts what trustees may say publicly. The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation filed the challenge on Litkouhi’s behalf, arguing that the bylaw is unconstitutionally overbroad and violates her First Amendment rights.

Carol Beth Litkouhi, an elected trustee on the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education, has filed a lawsuit challenging a newly revised bylaw that restricts what trustees may say publicly. The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation filed the challenge on Litkouhi’s behalf, arguing that the bylaw is unconstitutionally overbroad and violates her First Amendment rights.

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88,958 views • 4 months ago

🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨A Michigan parent is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take her case after a local school board reported her to the U.S. Department of Justice for speaking up for her child's education in public meetings. The parent argues the move violated her First Amendment rights and chilled protected speech. The case is being supported by the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation, which is urging the high court to step in. More details:

🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨A Michigan parent is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take her case after a local school board reported her to the U.S. Department of Justice for speaking up for her child's education in public meetings. The parent argues the move violated her First Amendment rights and chilled protected speech. The case is being supported by the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation, which is urging the high court to step in. More details:

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111,170 views • 6 months ago

Why are school millage votes scheduled for May instead of high-turnout elections in November? Mackinac Center’s Michael Van Beek weighs in.

Why are school millage votes scheduled for May instead of high-turnout elections in November? Mackinac Center’s Michael Van Beek weighs in.

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29,429 views • 1 month ago

Electric bills could rise $2K yearly under Michigan’s 60% wind, solar mandate. Mackinac Center's David Stevenson testified before the Michigan House Energy Committee.

Electric bills could rise $2K yearly under Michigan’s 60% wind, solar mandate. Mackinac Center's David Stevenson testified before the Michigan House Energy Committee.

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40,819 views • 2 months ago

Only 40% of Michigan students passed the state reading test, yet 98% of teachers received the highest rating evaluation from the state. Parents should take note and question whether the ranking system for teachers is actually helping their children’s academic success. Read Mackinac Center’s Molly Macek’s piece in the Detroit News here:

Only 40% of Michigan students passed the state reading test, yet 98% of teachers received the highest rating evaluation from the state. Parents should take note and question whether the ranking system for teachers is actually helping their children’s academic success. Read Mackinac Center’s Molly Macek’s piece in the Detroit News here:

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79,044 views • 5 months ago

🚨 Michigan spent $250 million prepping a site for a company that just backed out—no jobs, no factory, just your tax dollars gone. 💸 Michigan Economic Development Corporation Related story:

🚨 Michigan spent $250 million prepping a site for a company that just backed out—no jobs, no factory, just your tax dollars gone. 💸 Michigan Economic Development Corporation Related story:

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106,262 views • 11 months ago

Five years ago today, Gov. Whitmer issued her first pandemic emergency order—a decision that set the stage for what followed. As we look back, we examine its impact and the lessons we must learn to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Learn more:

Five years ago today, Gov. Whitmer issued her first pandemic emergency order—a decision that set the stage for what followed. As we look back, we examine its impact and the lessons we must learn to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Learn more:

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120,408 views • 1 year ago

🚨BREAKING🚨 The Michigan Court of Claims just halted further payments in the our challenge to unconstitutional earmarks promised in Michigan’s budget. Michigan’s Constitution requires a two-thirds vote for earmarks and funding directed to special projects and private entities. But Michigan lawmakers bypassed that requirement and approved billions in funding for projects including two local baseball stadiums, a cricket field, a distillery, labor unions, and other projects. This ruling is a strong sign that lawmakers may finally be forced to follow the law and protect taxpayers from misuse of their dollars.

🚨BREAKING🚨 The Michigan Court of Claims just halted further payments in the our challenge to unconstitutional earmarks promised in Michigan’s budget. Michigan’s Constitution requires a two-thirds vote for earmarks and funding directed to special projects and private entities. But Michigan lawmakers bypassed that requirement and approved billions in funding for projects including two local baseball stadiums, a cricket field, a distillery, labor unions, and other projects. This ruling is a strong sign that lawmakers may finally be forced to follow the law and protect taxpayers from misuse of their dollars.

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14,354 views • 1 month ago

Grabbing a takeout meal or eating in Michigan restaurants next year will likely cost roughly 25% more under new minimum wage and paid sick leave rules set to take effect Feb. 25, according to a restaurant industry survey. Learn more: SaveMITips #mileg

Grabbing a takeout meal or eating in Michigan restaurants next year will likely cost roughly 25% more under new minimum wage and paid sick leave rules set to take effect Feb. 25, according to a restaurant industry survey. Learn more: SaveMITips #mileg

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128,448 views • 1 year ago

Big win for Michigan taxpayers! A bipartisan group of House lawmakers just introduced an eight-bill package to boost transparency and accountability in economic development programs, ensuring we know how our money is spent and if companies deliver on those job-creation promises. James Hohman breaks it down.

Big win for Michigan taxpayers! A bipartisan group of House lawmakers just introduced an eight-bill package to boost transparency and accountability in economic development programs, ensuring we know how our money is spent and if companies deliver on those job-creation promises. James Hohman breaks it down.

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49,209 views • 6 months ago

Michigan senators just voted to dump billions of dollars into a program that was supposed to bring “transformation” to Detroit. Here are the facts ⬇️ Detroit is still the poorest big city in America — even after years of tax incentives and business subsidies meant to spark a turnaround. The city’s poverty rate remains at 34.5%, and unemployment is the highest in the nation at 9.1%. Lawmakers pledged transformation, but will not review whether they accomplished their goals before authorizing billions more.

Michigan senators just voted to dump billions of dollars into a program that was supposed to bring “transformation” to Detroit. Here are the facts ⬇️ Detroit is still the poorest big city in America — even after years of tax incentives and business subsidies meant to spark a turnaround. The city’s poverty rate remains at 34.5%, and unemployment is the highest in the nation at 9.1%. Lawmakers pledged transformation, but will not review whether they accomplished their goals before authorizing billions more.

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49,529 views • 6 months ago

Michigan Spent Nearly $1 Billion on Literacy, Fell Further Behind. Gov. Whitmer Now Seeks $625 Million More. Dr. Molly Macek explains why more money doesn’t mean better results.

Michigan Spent Nearly $1 Billion on Literacy, Fell Further Behind. Gov. Whitmer Now Seeks $625 Million More. Dr. Molly Macek explains why more money doesn’t mean better results.

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35,167 views • 4 months ago

Detroit’s Bernita Bradley is leading a movement to empower parents to take charge of their kids’ education. From starting with just 12 students to now helping over 400 families homeschool, she’s proving that love, community, and choice can change lives.

Detroit’s Bernita Bradley is leading a movement to empower parents to take charge of their kids’ education. From starting with just 12 students to now helping over 400 families homeschool, she’s proving that love, community, and choice can change lives.

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19,030 views • 2 months ago

Michigan housing costs are going up, now requiring a six-figure income to own even a basic starter home. Local government rules are blocking builders, but should the state of Michigan be preempting these regulations? In many ways, it already does says Mackinac Center's Jarrett Skorup.

Michigan housing costs are going up, now requiring a six-figure income to own even a basic starter home. Local government rules are blocking builders, but should the state of Michigan be preempting these regulations? In many ways, it already does says Mackinac Center's Jarrett Skorup.

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24,932 views • 3 months ago