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.

By giving residents a point person in their district to solve problems, Detroit finally may be moving beyond the frustrating bureaucracy of generations past.

Republicans must quell disputes inside their own caucus and govern in a way that avoids the sin of overreach.

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When campaigns are driven by dark money and college sports are “branded” like Viagra, society dies just a bit

From building workforce skills to economic development, Michigan works best when groups inside and outside government share smart ideas.

Both parties rightly complain of national party poo-bahs and bored billionaires messing with their effort to make their campaigns locally relevant to Michigan voters. Exhibit A: the wedding dress.

Retiring Congressman John Dingell says his biggest accomplishments over nearly six decades in Washington were brought about by bringing people together for the public good. That same philosophy is now playing out in Detroit.

Michigan’s future leaders could do worse than to take part in the Michigan Political Leadership Program to hone their skills as capable public servants.

Who’s supporting the candidates running for office? How much are they investing in the outcome? Right now, we can only guess about much of it.

Friday’s inauguration of Dr. Mark S. Schlissel at the University of Michigan was a moving demonstration of hope for our future.