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mackinac.org > blog > 2026 > the-story-of-saginaws-william-q-atwood-reflects-americas-promise

The story of Saginaw's William Q. Atwood reflects America’s promise

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (693+ words) By Michael J. Reitz This article originally appeared in The Detroit News July 7, 2026. As we celebrate America’s 250 years, consider the story of William Quincy Atwood, who was born into slavery but died as one of Saginaw’s wealthiest businessmen. Atwood was born…...

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mackinac.org > blog > 2026 > michigan-can-learn-from-the-failure-of-marylands-digital-advertising-tax

Michigan can learn from the failure of Maryland’s digital advertising tax

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (243+ words) The governor’s budget proposal lacked specifics, but House Bill 4142 of 2025 offered one possible approach, drawing heavily on the law just struck down in Maryland. That bill includes all the provisions that led a Maryland court to invalidate the tax on…...