The positive impact of the Blavin Scholars Program is unquestionable to donors Paul and Amy Blavin. Stepping back from the support it provides for 37 students who have experienced foster care in their life, they see a broader goal. 

“It’s the American dream personified,” Paul Blavin said.  

This article is part of the Daily's ongoing coverage of the Mackinac Policy Conference. Follow staff reporter Kevin Biglin on Twitter and check the site for more updates.

Mackinac Island, MI – U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell (D–Mich.), Brenda Lawrence (D–Mich.), Dave Trott (R–Mich.) and Fred Upton (R–Mich.) gathered Thursday afternoon at the Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss key issues both federal and statewide and the bipartisan solutions they use to encourage Michigan’s growth.

This article is part of the Daily's ongoing coverage of the Mackinac Policy Conference. Follow staff reporter Kevin Biglin on Twitter and check the site for more updates.

In his Wednesday evening keynote address at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan talked about housing history in Detroit and about his new urban planning strategy, which aims to spread affordable housing units across all areas of the city.

Chairs used in last week’s notable Stumbling Blocks exhibit on affirmative action will not be put to such symbolic use much longer. The University of Michigan Property Disposition Department announced Monday on Facebook that the University is currently selling the chairs to the public for $10 each.