First Principles Revisited

TeachMichigan: An example of solving problems with smart investments

(This opinion article was distributed to local media in the 18th Michigan Senate District in May of 2026)

Jun 1 • Thomas Albert

March 2026

Reforms help secure benefits for retired Michigan teachers

(This opinion article was distributed to local media in the 18th Michigan Senate District in March of 2026)

Mar 27 • Thomas Albert

2

February 2026

Bringing prosperity and opportunity back to Michigan

(This opinion article was distributed to local media in the 18th Michigan Senate District in February of 2026)

Feb 19 • Thomas Albert

2

January 2026

Budget conference reinforces need for a new direction in Michigan

(This opinion article was distributed to local media in the 18th Michigan Senate District in January of 2026)

Jan 28 • Thomas Albert

2

December 2025

Michigan should embrace new scholarship opportunity

(This opinion article was distributed to local media in the 18th Michigan Senate District in December of 2025)

Dec 15, 2025 • Thomas Albert

2

November 2025

Protecting girls’ sports in Michigan

(This opinion article was distributed to local media in the 18th Michigan Senate District in November of 2025)

Nov 20, 2025 • Thomas Albert

1

October 2025

Despite positive steps, Michigan’s state budget remains unsustainable

(This opinion article was distributed to local media in the 18th Michigan Senate District in October of 2025)

Oct 21, 2025 • Thomas Albert

2

September 2025

It’s time to abandon corporate welfare in Michigan

This column was originally published by Bridge Michigan on Sept.

Sep 30, 2025 • Thomas Albert

1

August 2025

Michigan Youth Challenge Academy measures up

(This opinion article was distributed to local media in the 18th Michigan Senate District in August of 2025)

Aug 29, 2025 • Thomas Albert

2

June 2025

Restoring commonsense energy policy in Michigan

(This opinion article was distributed to local media in the 18th Michigan Senate District in June of 2025)

Jun 27, 2025 • Thomas Albert

1

May 2025

Beyond Supply and Demand

Tenants of a “Humane Economy”

May 2, 2025 • Thomas Albert

2

April 2025

Michigan must sharpen focus on improved outcomes for students

(This opinion article was distributed to local media in the 18th Michigan Senate District in April of 2025)

Apr 25, 2025 • Thomas Albert

2