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Posted inBusiness, Michigan Government
A preview of this year’s Mackinac Policy Conference
The Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference takes place next week on Mackinac Island. The event brings together hundreds of business, government, civic and philanthropic leaders for conversations about Michigan’s future. It starts May 26.
Ahead of this year’s conference, One Detroit contributor Zoe Clark of Michigan Public spoke with Sandy Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, and Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health and chair of this year’s conference. They preview key topics, priorities, and themes shaping this year’s agenda.
This year’s theme is “A Quest for Common Ground.”
Detroit PBS will livestream sessions during the conference from May 26-28. The station will also air a special featuring conference highlights and conversations on Thursday, May 28 at 9 PM.
Posted inMichigan Government
What Mike Duggan’s exit means for Michigan governor’s race
Mike Duggan’s departure resets Michigan governor’s race in political climate he — and experts — say increasingly favors Democrats.
Posted inMichigan Government
Read Mike Duggan’s full message ‘to Michigan’ below:
Here’s Mike Duggan’s full message to Michigan votes after announcing he’s dropping his independent bid for governor in the 2026 race.
Posted inMichigan Government
Mike Duggan drops governor bid in Michigan election shocker
In a stunning announcement, former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ends his bid for Michigan governor, citing a shifting political landscape.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Michigan Government, Political and Public Policy Information
Two deaths at Michigan’s women’s prison renew concerns over medical care
Two women died within four days at Michigan’s only women’s prison, prompting renewed scrutiny of medical care, staffing shortages and treatment delays.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Michigan Government
New Michigan tax system sparks confusion for 27,000 taxpayers
Michigan sent 27,000 taxpayers incorrect notices, including ‘alarming’ letters claiming owed taxes paid. Weeks later, the state is still working to correct the errors.
Posted inHousing, Michigan Government
Michigan housing crunch sparks rare bipartisan push — and backlash
Lawmakers have lots of ideas to fix Michigan’s affordable housing crisis — but so far, little consensus. Will this be the year?
Posted inMichigan Government
Advocates: ICE denying medical, legal access at Michigan detention center
A federal immigration detention center in northern Michigan is denying adequate medical care to detainees and limiting their access to attorneys, immigrant advocacy and civil rights organizations allege.
Posted inEducation, Michigan Government
Michigan education board opposes Trump’s tax credit scholarship program
Critics of the scholarships have said they are no different than giving parents publicly funded vouchers to send their kids to private school.