Can Governor Snyder Re-Brand His Administration and Save His Legacy After Flint?
Laura Weber Davis, WDET Governor Rick Snyder used his time at the Mackinac Policy Conference with business leaders and policymakers,...
AG Bill Schuette Talks Prosecution out of Rape Kits, and His Political Future
Laura Weber Davis, WDET Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy says the county needs more money to prosecute the offenders discovered...
Will Congressman Dan Kildee Run for Governor in 2018?
Laura Weber Davis, WDET It’s been a big and hectic year for Congressman Dan Kildee. The congressman from Flint Township...
Marijuana Legalization Group Delivers Signatures for Ballot but Faces Uncertain Outcome
A marijuana legalization effort in Michigan has reached a significant milestone, but may face challenges moving forward. The group MI Legalize...
Bipartisanship in Congress: It’s a thing, say Reps. Debbie Dingell and Mike Bishop
Laura Weber Davis, WDET It's become common to hear or read about the political divisions in Congress. But what we don’t...
Universities Research Corridor Generates $950 Million Impact
Jake Neher/WDET Three University Presidents, M. Roy Wilson from Wayne State University, Lou Anna Simon from Michigan State University and Mark Schlissel from University of...
Organizers Talk About Focus of This Week’s Mackinac Policy Conference
Matt Trevethan/WDET This week Detroit Today is broadcasting live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Host Stephen Henderson speaks with Detroit...
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel Talks Regional Transit, His Political Future
Laura Weber Davis, WDET We're still two years out from the gubernatorial race in Michigan but there is already plenty...
Sen. Gary Peters: We Need to Work Toward Shutting Down Straits of Mackinac Oil Pipeline
Laura Weber Davis, WDET U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D) says the oil company behind the Line 5 pipeline under water in the Straits of...
Flint’s Water Improving But Work Remains
Experts say the water quality in Flint continues to improve. Flint residents are still struggling with lead contamination in the...
Head of Michigan ACLU Wishes Flint Would be Bigger Focus For Mackinac Conference
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/ Public Domain The head of Michigan's primary civil liberties advocacy group, ACLU of Michigan, says business...
“Seven Last Words of the Unarmed” Explores Final Words of Black Men
“The very question of ‘why?’ sort of sets up the whole rest of the piece," says composer Joel Thompson. "Why is...
