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...

2019 Mackinac Policy Conference: Gilchrist on Auto No-Fault, Roads, Budget

Garlin Gilchrist made a name for himself in Michigan politics after nearly unseating incumbent Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey in...

2019 Mackinac Policy Conference: Secretary of State Benson Talks Redistricting

There are a lot of issues swirling around this year’s Mackinac Policy Conference. Roads and the budget, education and investment,...

2019 Mackinac Policy Conference: Sen. Stabenow On Judiciary, Asian Carp Solutions

There has been a lot of frustration this week from Democrats — both in the Senate and the House — about...

2019 Mackinac Policy Conference: Congressman Dan Kildee Wants More From Mueller

On Wednesday, former Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller spoke at a press conference for the first time since he began investigating...

Michigan Man Held in Moscow Claims Russians Trying to ‘Break Him’ to Admit to Alleged Spying

Courtesy of David Whelan Michigan’s Paul Whelan was detained in Moscow at the end of last year because Russian officials...