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A MEGA Delusion — Gov. Jennifer Granholm repeated a number of false or misleading statements about this state government's policy of picking winners and losers.

Let the Sun Shine In — Almost half of Michigan's largest school districts embrace spending transparency; a state legislator is the first to disclose personal salary and benefits details.

No Tax Dollar Left Behind — No Worker Left Behind fails to measure up.

Digging Ourselves a Hole — A mining ban would hurt Michigan's economy.

Artistic Merit — Art should stand on its own.