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: Rep. Lawrence reflects on retirement and political career
Rep. Brenda Lawrence has worked in politics for decades and has served the 14th House District for Michigan since 2015....
Mackinac Policy Conference: Rep. Debbie Dingell talks gun reform, polarization
Gun reform legislation has been one of the most important policy priorities for Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) as of late....
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...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Sen. Debbie Stabenow talks gun control, supply chain shortages
A variety of political issues are concerning Michigan representatives, including higher gas prices, supply chain shortages, and gun violence. These...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Sen. Gary Peters talks gun control, postal service reform
The recent violent shootings have brought gun control talks back in the spotlight in Washington. Sen. Gary Peters discusses what...
What’s next for GOP gubernatorial candidates kicked off ballot?
Subscribe to MichMash on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, NPR One or wherever you get your podcasts. The Board of State Canvassers has ruled that five Republican...
Michigan disqualifies five GOP candidates for governor due to forged petition signatures
Five Republican candidates for governor have been disqualified from the ballot following a review from the state’s Board of Canvassers....
Michigan Senate passes fuel tax pause bills
A suspension of Michigan taxes on motor fuel passed the state Senate Thursday. Speaking ahead of voting on the legislation, State Sen....
Solutions to America’s complex web of gun violence
Americans are only halfway through the year, and there have already been more than 200 mass shootings. In 2020, gun...
The case for improving property values in Detroit through split-rate taxation
Detroit homeowners continue to face challenges with property taxes. Even as values rise, Detroit has the lowest property values of...
Trump has a grip on the Republican Party — can it be broken?
On his way out of office, former President Trump helped inspire a political coup. Nearly 70% of Republican voters still...