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Tea and Tourism Subsidies — Just one day after the 236th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, Michigan legislators are preparing to provide a permanent subsidy for Michigan's tourism industry.

Safer at Home? — Don't blame abuse case on home-school laws.

Rebutting Gaffney on PA 312 and Binding Arbitration — Paul Kersey offers comments on an Op-Ed by AFL-CIO President Mark Gaffney.

Playing Favorites — Term-limited legislators continue to advance their own political careerism by handing out special tax favors and subsidies to select corporate "winners."

Film Subsidies — Smokin'! — It's ironic that the Legislature passed the smoking ban while subsidizing the tobacco-happy film industry.

More Money After Bad — Throwing money at Detroit only diverts leadership from its core problems.