MACKINAC ISLAND — Detroit mayor and 2026 independent gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan proposed a $4.5 billion investment in Michigan schools and “punishment” for principals who fail to show progress toward education outcomes at the Mackinac Policy Conference.

Duggan, who traditionally gives a keynote address at the annual conference on Mackinac Island, argued “partisan turmoil” is at the root of Michigan’s problems while outlining his ambitions for higher leadership. The address gave Duggan the opportunity to deliver a campaign stump speech and policy pitch on a stage his gubernatorial opponents did not have the same access to.

The thrust of Duggan’s proposal focused on improving schools across the state by investing $4.5 billion over five years to train more teachers and literacy ins

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