Mackinac Center for Public Policy

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Mackinac Center for
Public Policy
501(c)(3)
Leadership: Joseph Olson
Political party Nonpartisan
Website Mackinac Center


The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan research and educational institute devoted to improving the quality of life for all Michigan citizens by promoting sound solutions to state and local policy questions. The Mackinac Center assists policy makers, scholars, business people, the media and the public by providing objective analysis of Michigan issues.[1]

Contents

Michigan Transparency.org

MichiganTransparency.org is a project of the Mackinac center that will reveal Secretary of State and Governor expenditures. The site also features revenue and spending data for Michigan public school districts as reported by the state Department of Education along with categorical grant data and school checkbook registers. [2] In response to the efforts of MichiganTransparency.org, The Secretary of State has published the expenditures of the department online.

Policy Positions

  • Right to Work
  • Universal Credits (education tax credits)
  • Protect Property Rights
  • Full Disclosure (accountability in union finances)
  • Standing Rule (prevent courts from becoming legislatures)

Board of Directors

Lawrence Reed President
Joseph Olson Chairman
Paul Gadola Vice Chairman
Richard Mclellan Secretary
Joseph Maguire Treasurer

Contact

140 West Main Street P.O. Box 568
Midland, Michigan 48640
989-631-0900 (Voice)
800-22-IDEAS (Voice)
989-631-0964 (Fax)
E-mail: mcpp@mackinac.org

References

  1. Mackinac Center
  2. MichiganTransparency.org