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10/29/2026

Haunting Michigan: Michigan’s net-zero mandate burdens an already strained grid and will cause extended blackouts if lawmakers continue to reject reliable energy.

10/29/2026

Renewable mandates face moment of truth in November.

Candidates in Michigan’s 4th district give sharply different visions for energy affordability

10/29/2026

This election, Michigan voters will decide whether to rewrite the state constitution. Eric Lupher of the Citizens Research Council joins us to explain Prop 1 and what happens if it passes. Control of Michigan’s statewide offices and legislature is also on the ballot and Kyle Melinn of MIRS joins us with the state of the races and what to watch on election night. Beyond the campaign ads, what should the governor’s race actually be about? The Mackinac Center’s Michael Reitz discusses the questions our next governor should answer. And Michigan parents have more educational options than they may realize. Education policy expert Shawn Phillip Cooper explains a new resource to help families find the right fit. Join us tonight at 7 on 760 WJR.

10/29/2026

What's Haunting Michigan: 91% of taxpayer-funded business deals fail to deliver on jobs and investment - wasting public dollars.

10/29/2026

As Michigan approaches election day, it is important to take stock of how the state economy is performing. The answer: not great.

State falls behind

10/29/2026

What's Haunting Michigan: Michigan’s government often fails to fulfill public information requests - frequently resulting in lawsuits.

10/29/2026

On election day, the pens of Michigan voters may run dry by the time we vote for a U.S. senator, governor, secretary of state, attorney general and state lawmakers, as well as deciding on two statewide proposals. It’s a crowded ballot. Read more: https://www.mackinac.org/blog/2026/judicial-elections-matter

10/29/2026

Don’t skip them on your ballot

10/28/2026

Michigan’s next governor will face major challenges involving education, jobs, affordability and energy reliability. Mackinac Center Executive Vice President Michael Reitz argues that bold leadership, less government spending and fewer regulations are needed to move Michigan forward. Read here: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/2026/10/27/the-big-challenges-facing-michigans-next-governor-reitz/92459597007/

10/28/2026

Maryland ruling casts doubt on Whitmer’s digital tax plan.

Tax court throws out levy similar to one proposed in Michigan and other states

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