Phil's Column

Canadian officials overcome the Ambassador Bridge owner and the empty promises of Washington to get key economic project pushed through.

Gov. Snyder’s push to put more money in higher education and early education programs shows an interest in what’s best for Michigan over the long haul.

States like Tennessee have shot past Michigan in student performance by setting long-term policy goals and sticking with them.

Our in-depth analysis goes even deeper this year because we’ve crunched student data in more grades than ever

Governor cuts through the clutter and inefficiency of government operations to envision a more ‘human-focused” future for Michigan residents

A recent study co-written by the Mackinac Center shows how Michigan lawmakers have larded the criminal code with thousands of (often arcane) offenses that many folks wouldn’t consider inherently wrong.

Plenty of evidence that gains in learning during a child’s development go right back to the day a baby is born.

Even at $5 million a year, hiring a big-name coach like Harbaugh – especially one the fan base thinks will walk on water – makes enormous sense when you consider ticket sales and Harbaugh’s professed interest in academics as well as football talent.

A cast of judges, lawyers and politicians united by a shared sense of responsibility helped usher the city through bankruptcy with remarkable speed.