Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Recent News About Mackinac Center for Public Policy
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A new rule from the U.S. Department of Labor protects independent contractors in Michigan
A new rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act has been recently released by the U.S. Department of Labor, clarifying whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor.
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Correlation between lockdowns and unemployment rates is crystal clear in Michigan
The battle against COVID-19 has essentially been a grassroots effort as state and national leaders, along with medical experts, continually evaluate the latest data and try to apply it to safety and protection protocols.
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Pure Michigan travel ads relaunch as Whitmer imposes more COVID-19 restrictions
Despite expanded lockdowns by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the state’s Pure Michigan advertising campaign has relaunched to encourage travel across the state.
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The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issues its 2020 recommendations
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a nonprofit research and educational institute that advances the principles of free markets and limited government, announced its 2020 policy recommendations on Jan. 31, regarding a wide range of issues, including criminal justice reforms, government transparency and fiscal responsibility.