Detroit Today: Brian Calley talks Michigan small businesses

Each year in Michigan, political, business and philanthropic leaders gather on Mackinac Island for the Mackinac Policy Conference, an even...

Detroit Today: How philanthropy is changing in Detroit to empower residents

Each year in Michigan, political, business and philanthropic leaders gather on Mackinac Island for the Mackinac Policy Conference, an event...

Detroit Today: How Automation Alley is driving innovation in Southeast Michigan

Each year in Michigan, political, business and philanthropic leaders gather on Mackinac Island for the Mackinac Policy Conference, an event...

In-person eviction hearings have resumed in Detroit, hurting low-income residents

Starting on Monday, the 36th District Court resumed in-person hearings for Detroiters facing evictions. The court had been holding virtual...

Handheld cellphone use banned for motorists in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The use of handheld cellphones while driving a car will be outlawed in Michigan under legislation...

Man pleads guilty to assisting in plot to kidnap Michigan governor

BELLAIRE, Mich. (AP) — A man accused of assisting the leaders in a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor pleaded guilty Wednesday, the...

Detroit Today: How Dearborn is growing its population, opposite of state trends

Two weeks ago, Dearborn mayor Abdullah Hammoud’s addressed plans to grow the city’s population and invest in its residents during...

Detroit Today: CROWN Act aims to end workplace hair discrimination in Michigan

The Michigan Senate recently passed the CROWN Act, which would ban hair-based discrimination in the workplace. Proponents of the bill are...

MichMash: Michigan’s population problem, EVs take center stage at Mackinac Policy Conference

Politicians, business leaders and community stakeholders gathered for the Mackinac Policy Conference last week to discuss Michigan's future. Automotive News...

Detroit Today: Reacting to the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference

The 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference officially wrapped up Friday after policy makers, community leaders and influential business figures gathered on...

Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget...

Detroit Today: Whitmer, Benson, McMorrow discuss Michigan’s stagnant population, early voting, more

People who attend the Mackinac Policy Conference don’t want it to just be a place for talk — they also...