State Budget Expands Again Rising Economy Increased Michigan Tax Revenue More Than Gas Tax Hike - With different legislative priorities, Legislature could have spared motorists big road tax hikes The Hypocrisy of 'Public' Education Rhetoric - What's being protected here: The Constitution or union dues? Michigan Capitol Confidential is a service of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Michigan residents by promoting sound solutions to state and local policy questions. Learn how you can help the Mackinac Center provide incisive, accurate and timely analysis of critical policy issues.    Unsubscribe faxpress@outlook.com from this list | Forward to a friend | Update your profile ©2016 Mackinac Center. All rights reserved. 140 West Main Street, Midland, Michigan 48640. 989-631-0900