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Green School Bill Another Black Mark for Legislators — If we want our children to truly understand and address environmental issues in the future, they need a solid background in science and math — not organic gardening.

GOP Senators, SEIU Taxpayer Giveaways, Campaign Cash and More, OH MY! — Senate Bill 731 would give statutory cover to a scheme transferring approximately $6.6 million in taxpayer money annually to the SEIU government employee union, one of the parents of ACORN.

Political Careerism Spawns New Corporate Favoritism Opportunity — Politicians seeking to remain on the government payroll for the rest of their working lives are eager to create ever more boards, authorities, agencies, etc., empowered to hand out special favors to particular corporations and industries.

Why State Economic Development Programs Fail to Fix Michigan — Improving Michigan's economy requires addressing the rules that all businesses face.