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Ford announced Thursday that it plans to expand production of electric and internal combustion-powered vehicles at plants in Michigan and Ohio. The announcement was made at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual policy conference on Mackinac Island. Rick Pluta was there.
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The annual Detroit Regional Chamber Policy Conference is underway on Mackinac Island. It attracts the state’s political and business leaders. This year is…
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Government officials, gubernatorial candidates, and business and industry leaders have spent the week on Mackinac Island. Through the week, some policy…
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A new plan by state lawmakers to bring down Michigan’s expensive auto insurance rates is in the works. A rollout of the plan is expected as soon as…
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It was a 240-mile, 29 1/2 hour, people-powered tricycle ride from Flint to Mackinaw City. Then, it was a swim from St. Ignace to Mackinac Island, with a…
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A charitable 240-mile trike ride, swim across the Straits of Mackinac, and a performance at the Grand Hotel. "Ride, Swim, Play, Give." Boogie-Woogie piano…
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Legislators, policymakers, business leaders and a variety of advocates have been meeting on Mackinac Island this week. Among the attendees, are…
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Governor Rick Snyder is pushing for quick approval of a controversial tax break to help lure large employers to the state. Snyder said although Michigan…
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Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley is raising his profile ahead of an anticipated run for governor next year. Calley used a conference of political and…
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Governor Rick Snyder spoke out against a toxic political culture that he says it’s getting in the way of practical problem-solving.The governor was…