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Michigan ranks 31st of 50 states in economic freedom in a new study by the Fraser Institute
In the past, there have been clear correlations between economic freedom and the amount of prosperity that people are able to enjoy, according to an analysis by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
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U.S. Department of Labor announces a new rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act
On Jan. 6, the U.S. Department of Labor released a new rule clarifying whether a person is classified as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy's website.
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Michigan Legislature redefines 'good moral character' to help ex-cons get professional licenses
House Bills 4488-4492 were passed by the Michigan Legislature to redefine "good moral character" as it relates to those who have a criminal record.
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Tuscola County wants Mackinac Center to pay for lawyers to review documents for records request on wind turbine tower
Requiring those seeking records through the Freedom of Information Act to pay a fee is a practice commonly used by local government to avoid sharing public records, Michigan Capitol Confidential reports, but Tuscola County seems to be pressing the point.
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Struggling pension system threatens local governments in Michigan
With the pension system in Michigan buckling under the weight of pricey promises, new laws are attempting to curtail the liabilities municipalities may face trying to fund their pension programs.