Michigan in Focus

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The podcast bringing you the most important stories out of Michigan from TheCenterSquare.com. Join us as we dive into the top headlines and provide insightful commentary and analysis.

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Episodes

Episode 13: Whitmer will 'fight like hell' to protect abortion access

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Whitmer will 'fight like hell' to protect abortion access. Michigan GOP's Senate budget eyes $2 billion in tax breaks. Striking similarities between two Michigan FBI undercover plots. $431M waived for UIA in federal pandemic overpayments for 55,000. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support...

May 06, 2022•24 min•Ep. 12

Episode 12: Michigan gives over $570,000 in grants for electric vehicle programs

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Michigan gives $577,400 in grants for electric vehicle programs. Study: Recycling and storing EV batteries will be a 'huge issue'. Michigan inches closer to '23 budget. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support

Apr 29, 2022•22 min•Ep. 11

Episode 11: Whitmer admin mum over possible $1.4 million security contract

Whitmer admin mum over possible $1.4 million security contract. Economists question Kalamazoo sports organization’s $15.5M boast. Whitmer wants federal funds to keep Palisades nuclear plant open. Michigan panel approves $6.8 billion infrastructure package. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support

Apr 22, 2022•23 min•Ep. 10

Episode 10: Jury acquits two in Governor Whitmer kidnapping plot

Governor wants to increase university funding as Michigan enrollment declines. Protestors pack Grand Rapids after fatal police shooting. Jury acquits two in Whitmer kidnapping plot. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support

Apr 15, 2022•27 min•Ep. 9

Episode 9: GOP lawmaker calls on Whitmer to provide tax relief

Whitmer vetoes Michigan GOP election bills. GOP lawmaker calls on Whitmer to provide tax relief. Expert says Michigan isn't prioritizing fixing roads. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support

Apr 08, 2022•21 min•Ep. 8

Episode 8: Study recommends ‘dynamic upgrades’ to address disparities in Michigan’s per-pupil school funding

Study recommends ‘dynamic upgrades’ to address disparities in Michigan’s per-pupil school funding. Gov. Whitmer signs into law $4.8 billion infrastructure package. Michigan to send $140 million of marijuana tax revenue to local governments, other programs. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support

Apr 01, 2022•23 min•Ep. 7

Episode 7: Poll Shows 59% of Michigan voters would consider a new governor

Poll: 59% of Michigan voters would consider a new governor. Michigan electric vehicle battery plant receives $189M state subsidy. Michigan parents demand resignation of school board and administrators. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support

Mar 25, 2022•26 min•Ep. 6

Episode 6: Rochester Schools paid $188,750 to settle dossier lawsuit

Rochester Schools paid $188,750 to settle dossier lawsuit. Michigan lawmakers pitch ethics reform in shadow of Chatfield scandals. SOS Benson touts transparency but hasn't revived transparency website. Ohio Chamber wants Michigan pipeline to remain open. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support

Mar 18, 2022•26 min•Ep. 5

Episode 5: House OKs cutting 27-cent gas tax for 6 months

House OKs cutting 27-cent gas tax for 6 months. Line 5 closure could cause Midwest transportation costs to jump $5.9B over five years. Whitmer aims to spend $41M to upgrade prison tech. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support

Mar 11, 2022•24 min•Ep. 4

Episode 4: Michigan bills aim to stop NDAs in private-public deals

Join The Center Square's Bruce Walker and Scott McClallen as they discuss: Michigan bills aim to stop NDAs in private-public deals. Pickleman on hot seat, Reps. Johnson and Brixie spar in Michigan probe and a report that says Detroit requires 77 steps to open a restaurant. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support

Mar 04, 2022•26 min•Ep. 3

Episode 3: Redistricting committee gives itself 7% raise despite million-dollar deficit

Redistricting committee gives itself 7% raise despite million-dollar deficit. House Oversight Committee hears testimony alleging MIOSHA abuse of authority. Michigan committees approve $1.7 billion tax break, $1.5 billion for local pension debt. Petition drive aims to limit payday lending APR. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support

Feb 25, 2022•21 min•Ep. 2

Episode 2: MIOSHA fined Port Huron $6,300 over a 'general feeling,' city manager says

MIOSHA fined Port Huron $6,300 over a 'general feeling,' city manager says. Whitmer signs $1.2 billion COVID recovery bill. Michigan Senate Oks bill to drop personal, corporate tax rate to 3.9% Lawsuit claims SOS Benson illegally accepted Zuckerberg money to swing 2020 election. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support

Feb 18, 2022•21 min•Ep. 1

Episode 1: Governor Whitmer calls on Canada to 'de-escalate' trucker blockade

Whitmer calls on Canada to 'de-escalate' trucker blockade. Michiganders react to 2023 $74B budget proposal. Whitmer's '23 budget focuses on education, infrastructure, economic development. Gov. Whitmer signs into law savings program for ‘first-time’ homebuyers. Michigan in Focus is a production of America's Talking Network. Listen to all of our podcasts at www.AmericasTalking.com! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support...

Feb 11, 2022•23 min0

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