Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: Gilchrist Defends Controversial Auto Insurance Law, But Says It Needs Changes
Two years ago, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the auto no-fault reform bill into law on the steps outside the Grand...
Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: Equity Is One of Pillars of This Year’s Event But Transit Is Missing from Conversation
In wrapping up the Mackinac Policy Conference, longtime conference attendees and journalists Nancy Kaffer and Chad Livengood reflect on the...
Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: Pandemic Exposed Inequities in Detroit, Detroit Future City CEO Says
Detroit Future City recently published data that found the pandemic has exacerbated and exposed the economic, social and racial inequities in the...
Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: GM International President Trying to Move Needle on Distracted Driving Legislation
The Kiefer Foundation, founded by General Motors International President Steve Kiefer, is devoted to ending distracted driving through education and...
Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: Whitmer Says She’ll Sign Budget Deal But Criticizes Lawmakers Over Unspent Billions
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she will sign the budget deal moving through the state Legislature, calling it "a great step."...
Michigan Used Car Dealers Are Feeling the Effects of Global Semiconductor Shortage
The impact of supply chain issues on the automotive industry has pushed new vehicle prices higher throughout 2021. With cars,...
Freep Film Festival Highlights Boblo Boats, Unsung Motown Musician With 2021 Schedule
Freep Film Festival The Freep Film Festival is now in its eighth year of highlighting Michigan-made documentaries as well as...
Michigan Plans First U.S. Charging Road for Electric Vehicles
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Plans are underway for Michigan to construct a first in the nation segment of road that...
Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Talks Challenges Heading Into November Elections
Various initiatives and candidates will be arriving on ballots in November elections. This year, in light of the recent ballot-counting...
Mackinac Policy Conference 2021: Detroit Regional Chamber CEO Sandy Baruah on Prioritizing Racial Justice
The Detroit Regional Chamber has been hosting the Mackinac Policy Conference for decades. But this year, while the country and state...
City of Detroit Urges Mask Wearing Indoors as Transmission Rate Is Increased to High
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has elevated the COVID-19 community transmission rate in Detroit from substantial to high. That means that each week at least...
From Stevie Wonder’s Backup Singer to Solo Star, Maysa Makes Waves
Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, jazz-soul singer/songwriter Maysa Leak was operatically trained and studied voice performance at Morgan State...