Mackinac Policy Conference

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.

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.

Former US House Speaker John Boehner says the Republican Party is no more. He said so at a conference on Mackinac Island.Boehner appeared before a…

The economy, roads, education, and insurance were the issues last night at a political debate on Mackinac Island between six Republicans and Democrats…

Environmental groups are using a large gathering of Michigan’s political and business leaders on Mackinac Island to pressure the state to shut down…

Michigan has earmarked $50 million as a down payment towards the billion dollar cost of upgrading the Soo Locks. Governor Rick Snyder and legislative…

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