Gilchrist Focuses on Vision for Michigan Amid Challenges From Trump Administration

Michigan Senators Peters and Slotkin Talk On Bipartisanship with WJR

Photo: Bethann Long ~ WJR MACKINAC ISLAND, MI, May 28, 2025 ~ U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) spoke to WJR during the Mackinac Policy Conference about why they think it’s important to push for bipartisanship, particularly during the Trump administration. “Right now, most Michiganders would probably agree that we’ve got people on the far right and the far left who are very loud,” Slotkin told WJR. “But the average Mich…

Gilchrist focuses on vision for Michigan amid challenges from Trump administration

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist at the Mackinac Policy Conference | Susan J. DemasMACKINAC ISLAND – With Independent candidate for governor and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan holding a 54% favorability rating among metro Detroit voters, and fellow Detroit resident Jocelyn Benson also seeking the Democratic nomination, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist said that his campaign would build off his record of work in all 83 Michigan counties.  “I think people from Detro…

Sen. Nesbitt: State needs more growth and education choices

The annual Mackinac Policy Conference is underway. The state’s most influential political, business, and civic leaders are gathered on Mackinac Island to talk about public policy issues. Southwest Michigan is represented, in part, by State Senator Aric Nesbitt. WSJM caught up with Senator Nesbitt to ask about the conference, the state of play in Lansing, and his campaign for governor. He said one of his priorities is addressing issues around pop…