David Littman

Michigan’s economy has accelerated over the last two years due to favorable federal policies and smart reform from Lansing. But unless state leaders lower personal taxes, remove burdensome regulations, and eliminate corporate welfare programs, the good times won’t last.

Detroit’s gaming market — the fifth largest in the United States — is facing increased competition as eight more casinos are proposed in Michigan, with another four under development in Ohio.

In just a single decade, Michigan’s economy — once the nation’s pre-eminent — has sadly become America’s poster child for underdevelopment and out-migration.

From the Model T to the moving assembly line, the 8-track tape player to onboard computers, the U.S. automotive industry has contributed mightily to the nation’s economy. It also greatly accelerated countless industries, encouraged entrepreneurship, and is a major stalwart of America’s manufacturing base.