×

Michigan Bill Aims to Give Mackinac Island Ferry Control Amid Ballooning Costs

Jun 19, 2025 | 8:00 AM

Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

MACKINAC ISLAND, June 18, 2025 ~ The state of Michigan is looking to give Mackinac Island more control over ferry services to and from the island due to pricing concerns.

State Sen. John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs) introduced a bill recently to control its ferry services, currently privately owned by Florida investors. Currently, round trips with the ferries cost $51, according to Crain’s Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee.

PODCAST:

June 16, 2025 ~ Crain’s Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to discuss Mackinac Island ferry prices under scrutiny, the University of Michigan‘s Troy healthcare project receiving a $40 million donation, Michigan‘s education budget facing debate as the House proposes spending cuts, and more.

760 WJR TOP NEWS STORIES:

More From WJR

Southfield's Spaulding for Children Helps Local Foster Children
PODCAST: Nov. 7, 2025 ~ The metro Detroit nonprofit Jarc recently kicked off its fall fundraising campaign by announcing that it will look to raise $1.2 million to support the nonp...
17h ago
Cameron Boozer Sparks Second-Half Surge as Duke Tops Michigan State
EAST LANSING ~ In a heavyweight showdown that felt like March in December, No. 4 Duke outlasted No. 7 Michigan State 66-60 at the Breslin Center. The Spartans led for much of the f...
Dec 06, 2025
GEHA Partners with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Wayne State to Boost Literacy in Detroit
DETROIT - A new partnership is bringing thousands of free books to Detroit's youngest readers. The Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) has teamed up with Dolly Parton's ...
Dec 05, 2025
On Air Now
Red Eye Radio
1:00 AM - 5:00 AM

SPOTLIGHT PODCAST

Dec. 5, 2025 ~ John Bernia, superintendent of Warren Consolidated Schools, joins Marie Osborne to talk about the new report that says Michigan school students are showing progress in math.

Dec. 5, 2025 ~ Amanda Holm, senior project manager for Henry Ford Health’s Tobacco Treatment Service, joins Marie Osborne to discuss cigarette smoking and provides tips on how to kick the habit.

Dec. 5, 2025 ~ Shawn Wilson, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to talk about USHER and Big Sean announcing an Entertainment Innovation Incubator coming to the new Michigan Central Boys & Girls Club. Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK