Under Gov. Whitmer, Will Michigan’s LGBTQ Residents Get Legal Protection?

Jake Neher/WDET Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson is joined by several guests for a hour-long discussion about where Michigan is...

Foundation Looks to Redevelop Neighborhoods Experiencing Population Loss

Jake Neher/WDET A Boston-based foundation is looking to redevelop and invest in Detroit neighborhoods that aren’t yet on the city’s...

Michigan House Leaders Discuss Auto Insurance, Crumbling Roads and More

Jake Neher/WDET The two leaders of the state House had a big week at the 2019 Mackinac Policy Conference. WDET's...

Will Drivers Pay Less Under New Auto Insurance Law?

Laura Weber-Davis, WDET Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed historic changes to Michigan's auto insurance system into law last week.  It's an accomplishment for Republican and...

Michigan’s Legislative Leaders Tackle Big Issues on Mackinac

Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley of the Detroit News moderate a panel discussion at the Mackinac Policy Conference with all...

Civility Project Highlights Differences in Politics and Life

Detroit Public TV In the era of President Trump and social media, civility in politics seems to be at a...

MichMash: Former Lt. Gov. Calley On Why Mackinac Matters

WDET Digital Mackinac Island — fudge, bicycles, horses, and thousands of schmoozing bigwigs.  That last part is applicable at least...

How To Fix Michigan’s Flooding Infrastructure Issues

Southeast Michigan recently saw some terrible flooding after heavy rains, which closed down roadways and caused disruption all over the region....

Kresge Foundation President and CEO Discusses Early Childhood Investments, Regional Transit

Jake Neher/WDET President and CEO of the Kresge Foundation Rip Rapson sits down with Stephen Henderson at the Mackinac Policy...

Attorney General Dana Nessel Determined to Shut Down Line 5

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel made news at the 2019 Mackinac Policy Conference, saying she will act to shut down...

2019 Mackinac Policy Conference: Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence on Racial Disparities and Reparations

As Congress wrestles with its ability to deal with a hostile White House, Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence of Michigan has become...

2019 Mackinac Policy Conference: Congressman Andy Levin On Deportation of Iraqis in Michigan

Congressman Andy Levin represents Michigan's 9th Congressional District. He joins Detroit Today's Stephen Henderson at the Mackinac Policy Conference to...