Mackinac Island

A new law allows Mackinac Island to update its charter and take more control over ferry operations that carry people to and from the popular tourist destination. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the law Wednesday. Rick Pluta has more.

Some of Michigan’s most powerful business and political figures are taking part in the annual Detroit Regional Chamber conference this week on Mackinac Island. As we hear from Rick Pluta, statewide elections are a big topic of discussion.

Michigan Republicans gathered on Mackinac Island this past weekend for their every-other-year leadership conference. Colin Jackson has more.

Government shutdowns looming on both the federal and state levels. Democratic State Representative Jason Morgan of Ann Arbor says Republicans need to get serious about reaching budget deals. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Many Michigan Republicans got their first big chance this past weekend to meet and hear from the party’s candidates for governor. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says President Donald Trump would break a promise he made to her if he pardons two men who were convicted of conspiring to kidnap her. Whitmer spoke with Rick Pluta at the Detroit Regional Chamber Conference on Mackinac Island. He started by asking the governor what she makes of these possible pardons.

Republican state House Speaker Matt Hall says he is forming a new committee to review spending and regulations, stoking concerns that this will push adopting a new budget past the deadline. Rick Pluta reports.

The Republican-led Michigan House asked the Democratic-led state Senate to take back its budget proposal Wednesday. Colin Jackson explains why.

A new ruling from Michigan’s secretary of state means public officials can keep accepting free tickets to a major conference on Mackinac Island. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed business leaders Thursday at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual policy conference on Mackinac Island. We have more from Rick Pluta.