Wednesday, May 29 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-05-29 13:07:11 GMT
A potential presidential candidate and members of Michigan's business and political elite will be on hand this week for the Detroit Regional Chamber's policy conference on Mackinac Island.
A potential presidential candidate and members of Michigan's business and political elite will be on hand this week for the Detroit Regional Chamber's policy conference on Mackinac Island.
Wednesday, May 29 2013 8:37 AM EDT2013-05-29 12:37:02 GMT
Detroit Public Television will broadcast and webcast the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference during the following hours: Wednesday May 29th – 1pm to 6pm Thursday May 30th – 8am to 4pm Friday
Detroit Public Television will broadcast and webcast the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference during the following hours: Wednesday May 29th – 1pm to 6pm Thursday May 30th – 8am to 4pm Friday
Tuesday, March 5 2013 1:11 PM EST2013-03-05 18:11:18 GMT
Bob Ficano: "I would like to call on government leadership at every level in our state to begin a comprehensive and collaborative effort to reform our municipal finance system… because there has to be a better way."
Bob Ficano: "I would like to call on government leadership at every level in our state to begin a comprehensive and collaborative effort to reform our municipal finance system… because there has to be a better way."
Thursday, February 28 2013 5:03 PM EST2013-02-28 22:03:18 GMT
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says Governor Rick Snyder will make an announcement on Friday that could lead to an appointment of an emergency manager to run the city.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says Governor Rick Snyder will make an announcement on Friday that could lead to an appointment of an emergency manager to run the city.
Tuesday, February 12 2013 4:46 PM EST2013-02-12 21:46:45 GMT
During Barack Obama's State of the Union speech, Ted Nugent will be sitting in the same room with children from Sandy Hook Elementary and other victims of gun violence. Will he change his tune on gun control?
The man called the "Motor City Madman" makes his views very clear on gun control: HANDS OFF. During Barack Obama's State of the Union speech, Nugent will be sitting in the same room with children from Sandy Hook Elementary and other victims of gun violence. Will he change his tune?
Friday, February 8 2013 9:53 PM EST2013-02-09 02:53:34 GMT
Fox 2's Robin Schwartz sits down with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to talk about his new budget plan which includes a tax hike to raise money for Michigan roads.
Fox 2's Robin Schwartz sits down with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to talk about his new budget plan which includes a tax hike to raise money for Michigan roads.
Wednesday, January 16 2013 1:03 PM EST2013-01-16 18:03:55 GMT
Braced for a fight, President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled the most sweeping proposals for curbing gun violence in two decades. "To make a real and lasting difference, Congress must act," Obama said.
Braced for a fight, President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled the most sweeping proposals for curbing gun violence in two decades. "To make a real and lasting difference, Congress must act," Obama said. "And Congress must act soon."
Tuesday, December 18 2012 6:26 AM EST2012-12-18 11:26:25 GMT
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder joins Fox 2's Huel Perkins, Charlie Langton and Charlie LeDuff on a special edition of Let it Rip to discuss a concealed weapons bill passed by the Michigan Legislature.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder joins Fox 2's Huel Perkins, Charlie Langton and Charlie LeDuff on a special edition of Let it Rip to discuss a concealed weapons bill passed by the Michigan Legislature.
Friday, December 14 2012 1:58 PM EST2012-12-14 18:58:48 GMT
The Michigan Legislature has enacted a bill allowing people who undergo extra training to carry concealed weapons in places such as schools and churches where they previously were off-limits.
The Michigan Legislature has enacted a bill allowing people who undergo extra training to carry concealed weapons in places such as schools and churches where they previously were off-limits.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:02:40 GMT
The Snyder administration is concerned that Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's support for Emergency Manager Kevin Orr "may go south" as Bing gears up for a possible re-election campaign.
The Snyder administration is concerned that Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's support for Emergency Manager Kevin Orr "may go south" as Bing gears up for a possible re-election campaign.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:00 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:00:33 GMT
After 18 months of trying, Governor Rick Snyder has failed to piece together new revenue to fix our roads. The road to bi-partisanship on this issue appears to be filled with its own set of potholes.
After 18 months of trying, Governor Rick Snyder has failed to piece together new revenue to fix our roads. The road to bi-partisanship on this issue appears to be filled with its own set of potholes.
Tuesday, March 26 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-03-27 02:59:10 GMT
Wayne County's top cop makes it official. Benny Napoleon is running for mayor of Detroit. He made the announcement to a big crowd of supporters at the Masonic Temple.
Wayne County's top cop makes it official. Benny Napoleon is running for mayor of Detroit. He made the announcement to a big crowd of supporters at the Masonic Temple.
Tuesday, March 19 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-03-20 03:38:23 GMT
A local lawmaker feels if you get a welfare check from the state, you should perform community service in return. He is sponsoring a bill that would change the rules.
A local lawmaker feels if you get a welfare check from the state, you should perform community service in return. He is sponsoring a bill that would change the rules.
Tuesday, March 19 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-03-19 22:06:21 GMT
Students at the University of Michigan and Wayne State are facing possible tuition increases because a GOP-controlled committee in Lansing wants to slice $68 million from state support to those schools.
Students at the University of Michigan and Wayne State are facing possible tuition increases because a GOP-controlled committee in Lansing wants to slice $68 million from state support to those schools.
Tuesday, March 5 2013 9:56 PM EST2013-03-06 02:56:32 GMT
What do fixing the roads have to do with granting free college tuition? Nothing, of course, but the two may be linked. Welcome to Lansing, where linking unrelated issues is simply a way of life.
What do fixing the roads have to do with granting free college tuition? Nothing, of course, but the two may be linked. Welcome to Lansing, where linking unrelated issues is simply a way of life.
Tuesday, March 5 2013 8:17 PM EST2013-03-06 01:17:52 GMT
Detroit City Council members have a big decision to make. Many are saying let's fight against emergency management, but many are also asking is Mayor Dave Bing on board?
Detroit City Council members have a big decision to make. Many are saying let's fight against emergency management, but many are also asking is Mayor Dave Bing on board?
Wednesday, January 30 2013 5:25 PM EST2013-01-30 22:25:12 GMT
The Democratic frontrunner has dropped out of the race for Michigan governor before she ever really entered it.
The Democratic frontrunner has dropped out of the race for Michigan governor before she ever really entered it. Wednesday, East Lansing Senator Gretchen Whitmer announced on Facebook that she will not seek the Democratic nomination.
Gov. Rick Snyder asked the Michigan Supreme Court on Monday to rule quickly on the constitutionality of the new right-to-work law that takes effect in late March.
Gov. Rick Snyder asked the Michigan Supreme Court on Monday to rule quickly on the constitutionality of the new right-to-work law that takes effect in late March, saying questions on how it would impact 35,000 unionized state employees must be resolved before new contract talks begin this summer.
Wednesday, January 23 2013 9:17 PM EST2013-01-24 02:17:35 GMT
Governor Rick Snyder wants to raise over a billion dollars a year to repair the state's roads and bridges, but already he is running into some roadblocks.
Governor Rick Snyder wants to raise over a billion dollars a year to repair the state's roads and bridges, but already he is running into some roadblocks.
Thursday, December 27 2012 10:28 PM EST2012-12-28 03:28:19 GMT
In an exclusive interview, Sue Snyder shares her inner most thoughts about the story earlier this year that her husband might end up on the GOP ticket as Mitt Romney's running mate.
Michigan's First Lady Sue Snyder rarely seeks out the political spot light, but in an exclusive interview with Tim Skubick she shares her inner most thoughts about the story earlier this year that her husband might end up on the GOP ticket as the running mate of Mitt Romney.
Thursday, December 27 2012 9:45 PM EST2012-12-28 02:45:08 GMT
Warren Mayor Jim Fouts said his city stands to lose too much with the legislature's elimination of the personal property tax on business machinery and equipment.
Warren Mayor Jim Fouts said his city stands to lose too much with the legislature's elimination of the personal property tax on business machinery and equipment. Cities, especially industrial cities, have relied on the revenue for decades.
Thursday, December 27 2012 5:13 PM EST2012-12-27 22:13:20 GMT
Governor Snyder says he wants employees to have choice in the work place concerning union membership, but he does not want voters to have a choice on whether they want this new right-to-work law.
Governor Rick Snyder says he wants employees to have choice in the work place concerning union membership, but he does not want voters to have a choice on whether they want this new right-to-work law. The governor talked with Tim Skubick about the behind-the-scene struggle and the pressure that was on him over this historic debate.
Wednesday, December 19 2012 4:40 PM EST2012-12-19 21:40:45 GMT
Days after the massacre in Connecticut, Governor Snyder vetoed the state's latest gun bill. The legislation would have allowed concealed weapons to be carried in churches, schools and daycare centers.
Days after the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder vetoed the state's latest gun bill Tuesday. The legislation would have allowed concealed weapons to be carried in churches, schools and daycare centers.
Wednesday, December 19 2012 4:23 PM EST2012-12-19 21:23:00 GMT
The fallout from the right-to-work debate has fractured the governor's relationship with labor and vice versa. "This obviously has strained relationships, strained it dramatically," said Gov. Rick Snyder.
The fallout from the right-to-work debate has fractured the governor's relationship with labor and vice versa. "This obviously has strained relationships, strained it dramatically," said Gov. Rick Snyder.
Friday, December 14 2012 12:07 PM EST2012-12-14 17:07:43 GMT
The lame duck session is winding down, but lawmakers have a long agenda of unfinished business. That includes a business tax cut, a new home for the Detroit Red Wings and guns in schools and churches.
The lame duck session is winding down, but lawmakers have a long agenda of unfinished business. That includes a business tax cut, a new home for the Detroit Red Wings and guns in schools and churches.
Thursday, December 13 2012 6:41 PM EST2012-12-13 23:41:21 GMT
Voters said no to the emergency manager law, but that is not stopping the governor and Republican lawmakers from pushing through a redo that they say will restore local control of the process.
Michigan voters said no to the state's emergency manager law in November, but that is not stopping the governor and Republican lawmakers from pushing through a redo that they say will restore local control of the process.
Thursday, December 13 2012 3:57 PM EST2012-12-13 20:57:54 GMT
The Republican-controlled Michigan Senate voted Wednesday to restrict and regulate abortion practices, including requiring a health professional to screen patients to ensure they aren't being forced to end pregnancies.
The Republican-controlled Michigan Senate voted Wednesday to restrict and regulate abortion practices, including requiring a health professional to screen patients to ensure they aren't being forced to end pregnancies.
Tuesday, November 27 2012 9:54 PM EST2012-11-28 02:54:05 GMT
Some legislative Republicans are talking about giving the city the option of going into bankruptcy or being dissolved and becoming a part of Wayne County government.
Legislative Republicans are upset with what they call the lack of progress on the state's consent agreement with the City of Detroit and now some are talking about giving the city the option of going into bankruptcy or being dissolved and becoming a part of Wayne County government.
Tuesday, November 27 2012 9:22 PM EST2012-11-28 02:22:32 GMT
The Snyder administration is preparing new legislation to help financially strapped cities and schools now that voters have rejected the emergency manager law. The new plan includes a bankruptcy option.
The Snyder administration is preparing new legislation to help financially strapped cities and schools now that voters have rejected the emergency manager law that was on the November ballot. The new plan includes a bankruptcy option.
