Michigan Health Insurers Seek Hefty Rate Increases
Some insurance companies in Michigan are seeking hefty rate increases. The insurers say expensive medication and increased demand for health...
Fixing Gun Violence in Detroit’s Most Dangerous Zip Code
Stephen talks with United States Attorney Barbara McQaude and John Broad, President of Crime Stoppers of Michigan. They discuss Operation...
Pot For Potholes?
Stephen Henderson talks with Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero about legalizing and regulating marijuana in the state of Michigan. They discuss...
Former Senate Armed Services Chair Says Keep US Boots Off Iraqi Ground
In recent days the terrorist group calling itself the Islamic State – also known as ISIL or ISIS – has...
Mackinac Redux: Pressure on Lansing to Fix Roads
The Michigan Legislature may send next year’s budget to Governor Rick Snyder this week. That’s usually the last major action lawmakers...
Revitalizing Detroit’s Urban Landscape
Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson speaks with Detroit Free Press reporter John Gallagher about effective usage of urban space in...
Bank of America Michigan President Works On Detroit Revitalization
This year’s Mackinac Policy Conference has wrapped up. Business leaders, government officials and the media have spent much of the...
Numerous Recalls Could Impact Union Talks with Automakers
After being blasted recently by Congress for being too lax in enforcing regulations the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
WDET’s Mackinac Policy Conference Reporters’ Round-up
Jerome tells Stephen that the battle over Detroit schools has been a significant topic at the conference, with Detroit Mayor...
The Business Case for Racial Equity
The William F Kellogg Foundation is playing a role in educational programs throughout Michigan. According to it's website, the organization...
Kevyn Orr Looks Back on Detroit’s Bankruptcy
Speaking with Detroit Today Host Stephen Henderson at the Mackinac Policy Conference, former Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr says, “I...
Michigan Health Director Says Office Closures Will Improve Service
A budget bill in the Michigan Legislature would close or consolidate 15 health and human service offices in Michigan. That...
