Mackinac Policy Conference
Rx Kids: A Data-Driven Discussion on Health and Economic Outcomes
May 28, 2026Rx Kids is a proven, scalable model that delivers direct financial support to families, improves health outcomes, and drives economic…
Allie Ciak
Michigan’s House Is on Fire, But Detroit’s Growth May Be the Bucket of Water
May 28, 2026Leaders outline why Michigan’s growth hinges on talent, place, and faster execution to turn Detroit’s momentum into statewide results.
Krishaun Burns
Mackinac Moments 2026
May 28, 2026Throughout the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference, three leaders took the stage to deliver fast-paced, 10-minute sessions spotlighting timely issues shaping…
Sabrina Cynova
From High School to High Demand: A Common Ground Agenda
May 28, 2026Michigan education, workforce, and business leaders discuss expanding dual enrollment, career-connected learning, and employer partnerships to strengthen the state’s talent…
What’s the Fix (WTF)? as Michigan’s Education “House is on Fire”?
May 28, 2026During the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference, industry experts look at why Michigan’s educational results have fallen so far behind almost…
John Gallagher
Two Moderates Walk Into a Room: A Conversation with the Hons. Chris Sununu and Jon Tester
May 28, 2026Two veteran office holders, one Democrat and one Republican, discuss why extremism is driving out the moderates from public life.
John Gallagher
Cornel West: ‘What Kind of Human Beings Will We Choose to Be?’
May 28, 2026Cornel West challenged attendees to think beyond politics and ideology, focusing instead on character, integrity, and the shared responsibilities of…
Anjelica Miller
Health Care Innovation: Fast Enough to Save Lives, Safe Enough to Protect Them
May 28, 2026Health care leaders in Michigan are grappling with how to rapidly deploy emerging technologies like AI and precision medicine while…
Madison Lorincz
Leveraging Michigan’s New Housing Tax Increment Financing Tools
May 28, 2026Industry leaders shared insights on Michigan's housing challenge focusing on the "missing middle", rising development costs, and how new tools…
Gillian Ryan
Shared Purpose Over Silos: Bold New Models Supporting People Where They Live, Learn, and Grow
May 28, 2026Cross-sector collaboration that addresses the full, interconnected needs of individuals, especially housing, health, and economic stability, is essential to creating…
Madison Lorincz
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