Mackinac meeting to focus on roads, schools, urban revival


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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The architects of Detroit's bankruptcy case, a presidential historian and Michigan's business and political elite will participate this week in the Detroit Regional Chamber's annual policy conference on Mackinac Island.

It's a chance for more than 1,500 people to hear from national experts and engage in discussions about struggling schools, Detroit and what to do about deteriorating roads weeks after voters defeated a lawmaker-proposed infrastructure plan.

The three-day meeting at the historic Grand Hotel starts Wednesday and will be organized around three "pillars" — attracting and retaining talented workers, revitalizing cities and uniting state leaders around shared values.

Gov. Rick Snyder will again have a prominent speaking role. So will Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford. At least half of the Legislature typically attends.

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