Study finds over half of Detroiters would leave the city

Over half of Detroit residents say they would move permanently, a new study finds. The Gallup Center for Black Voices...

Detroit Mayor Duggan proposes tax reform, rate hikes for vacant lots

Homeowners in Detroit would get a tax break under a new proposal by Mayor Mike Duggan. The cut would come...

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...

Detroit Evening Report: Community stakeholders gather at Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss Michigan’s future

Today the Detroit Evening Report comes to you from Mackinac Island in the middle of Lake Huron as the Detroit...

Detroit Today: Duggan, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist, more talk population loss, policy reform at Mackinac Policy Conference

Michigan has gone through a number of significant changes in 2023 so far. The state has been losing population year...

Detroit Today: What you need to know about this year’s Mackinac Policy Conference

Polarization is a major problem in our politics. People don’t just disagree about the issues — they disagree about what...

It’s more than just a game to Mike Tirico

Legendary NBC sports broadcaster Mike Tirico was one of the big names at the Mackinac Policy Conference this year. Tirico...

Highlights from the Mackinac Policy Conference

Subscribe to MichMash on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, NPR One or wherever you get your podcasts. Every year, lawmakers and lobbyists flock to Mackinac Island for the...

Mackinac Policy Conference: How the Kellogg Foundation is working to alleviate workplace racism, create jobs and support children

In the wake of protests for racial justice during the summer of 2020, companies made general pledges to make their...

Mackinac Policy Conference: Event is more important in divisive times, says Detroit Regional Chamber CEO

The Mackinac Policy Conference started in 1981, and seeks to bridge various political divisions by bringing together Michigan leaders in...

Mackinac Policy Conference: Mayor Mike Duggan says city to reveal plan to promote homeownership for Detroit residents

Detroit will receive $826 million as part of the American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA") passed by the federal government. The...