Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 - U.S. Senator Gary Peters - #MPC26

Chris Holman speaks with U.S. Senator Gary Peters, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference. Chris Holman interviews outgoing U.S. Senator Gary Peters at the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce's Annual Policy Conference on Mackinac Island, where Peters reflects on his impending retirement with seven months remaining in his term, expressing belief in the founders' vision of public servants returning to private life after serving. Peters highlights two key priorities: extending and expanding the Great Lakes Restoration Fund, which is set to expire, and continuing his trademark bipartisan approach — noting that over the last three congresses, he has had more bills signed into law than any other senator, including more signed by President Trump than any Republican senator during that period. He expresses concern about Congress's lack of independence and the erosion of checks and balances, while remaining cautiously optimistic that the midterm elections will help restore that balance. Looking ahead, Peters says he plans to stay active after leaving the Senate, with a particular focus on engaging and equipping young people to participate in public life despite politics feeling toxic to many of them. » Visit MBN website: http://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: http://www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: http://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/