Monroe Review

Despite COVID-19, Michigan Legislature passed a balanced budget with no tax hikes

By David Beasley | Oct 8, 2020

Despite the challenges from COVID-19, the Michigan Legislature managed to pass a balanced budget with no tax increases and without increasing the size of government, according to Rep. Joe Bellino (R-Monroe).

Mackinac Center: 'Who is in charge of Michigan public schools?'

By David Beasley | Aug 23, 2020

As the school year approaches, it’s not clear who is in charge in Michigan, writes Michael Van Beek, director of research at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

Zorn criticizes Whitmer on decision to open casinos, not unemployment offices

By David Beasley | Aug 7, 2020

State Sen. Dale W. Zorn (R-Ida) is criticizing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s latest executive order concerning COVID-19.