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School Health Insurance Data Online — A new online database contains health insurance information for more than 95 percent of Michigan's 551 public school districts. Health insurance for school employees costs Michigan taxpayers nearly $2 billion per year.

Big Business Loves Big Government — Business (especially large corporations) is often willing to fight government over taxes, and yet join government when it suits its own purpose.

New Ozone Standard More About Politics Than Science — Once again environmental ideology trumps the economy and job creation.

Privatization Potpourri — A roundup of privatization initiatives across Michigan.