Mackinac Island

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.

The annual Detroit Regional Chamber Policy Conference is underway on Mackinac Island. It attracts the state’s political and business leaders. This year is…

Government officials, gubernatorial candidates, and business and industry leaders have spent the week on Mackinac Island. Through the week, some policy…

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…

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…

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…

Legislators, policymakers, business leaders and a variety of advocates have been meeting on Mackinac Island this week. Among the attendees, are…

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…

Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley is raising his profile ahead of an anticipated run for governor next year. Calley used a conference of political and…

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…