Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker, Managing Editor Tom Gantert, and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss Michigan’s underperforming public schools require state-mandated ‘comprehensive support’. Democratic majorities in Lansing will target public charter schools. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker, Managing Editor Tom Gantert, and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss DOE rejecting funding for Palisades nuclear plant. UIA worker, daughter, two others convicted of $1M COVID fraud scheme. Incoming Michigan Democratic leadership mostly mum on Line 5. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support...
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker, Managing Editor Tom Gantert, and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss Michigan Dems want to repeal third grade reading law, reform or repeal standardized testing. Spending at suburban Detroit transit agency grows despite service cuts. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker, Managing Editor Tom Gantert, and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss the political trifecta scored by Michigan Democrats. Whitmer wins second term as Michigan governor. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Big Money, Big Endorsements for Michigan U.S. House Seat. Dixon narrows polling gap with Whitmer, notches significant statewide endorsement. Michigan schools' COVID recovery include support dogs and massage chairs. 'Incredibly disappointed': Wayne County reneges on $32M small business fund. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support...
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Michigan governor’s pandemic school-closure claim heavily scrutinized. Line 5: Thorn in Whitmer's side while governor, and in debate against Dixon. Michigan’s latest tax incentive, $526M, harshly criticized. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: State agrees to spend $20 million to settle false unemployment-fraud cases. Lansing Public Schools plans $19M of COVID relief for air conditioners. How Bay County is spending $20 million of COVID relief. Slotkin/Barrett vie for 7th Congressional District U.S. House seat. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support...
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Michigan Schools Boost Online, In-Person Security. Detroit to spend COVID relief luring back long-term unemployed. Dearborn Schools sets Thursday meeting over sexually explicit books. National think tank grades Whitmer ‘F’ on fiscal responsibility. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support...
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Michigan Election Software CEO Charged With Theft of Poll-Worker Data, Storing It in China. Felony charges dismissed against seven state officials in Flint water crisis. Whitmer, Dixon spar over EV subsidies. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Experts: Michigan home-heating costs will jump significantly this winter. 83-year-old Right to Life of Michigan volunteer shot while canvassing. Michigan mother sues school board over COVID-19 policy ‘retaliation’. Michigan Legislature OKs $1B spending, mostly economic development. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support...
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Some Michigan Schools Keep Mum on COVID Relief Spending. Dixon, conservative group campaign for parental rights in kids' education. Seven Midwest states enter hydrogen coalition. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Experts question economic, environmental value of wind power. Expert: Metro Detroit public transit ridership won't recover this decade. Biden stumps for EVs in Detroit. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen & Regional Editor Tom Gantert as they discuss: Taxpayer cost of Flint water crisis trial could balloon to $90M. How Detroit Public Schools plans to spend $1.2B of COVID-19 relief. Michigan students' test scores still lagging. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen & Regional Editor Tom Gantert as they discuss: Michigan library defunded over LGBTQ books hits $245,000 on GoFundMe. Michigan's K-12 education enrollment fell 25% between 2002 and 2020. How Saginaw Public Schools spent $27M of COVID relief money. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Michigan voters to decide on longer term limits for lawmakers. Michiganders react to Biden canceling some student loan debt. Residents, East Grand Rapids clash over possible $532,000 splash pads. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Gov. Whitmer suggests school sales tax holiday; GOP calls it 'pandering'. Michigan schools, colleges have only spent 44% of federal COVID aid. Debate: Ann Arbor to Traverse City passenger rail feasibility. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Whitmer kidnapping jury selection starts. Oakland County 10-year transit millage on Nov 8 ballot. School choice initiative clears signature hurdle for November ballot. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Tudor Dixon declared victor in Republican primary race. Election 2022: Primaries clear Michigan fields; more will come at conventions. Holland voters approve $30 million broadband proposal. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Detroit City Council OKs $60M tax break for Bedrock's Hudson building. After record funding, Michigan schools seek more money. AAATA seeks 5-year, $21.8M proposal on Aug. 2 ballot. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Michigan expects $110M over 5 years for EV chargers. Gov. Whitmer signs $54B operating budget. Michigan business, restaurant groups react to minimum wage ruling. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Billionaire's project gets $100M from Michigan taxpayers. Ann Arbor police officer retires over 'mob mentality;' police enforcement tumbles. Michigan bill aims to stop gas station price gouging. 36th District Court adjusting use of cash bail for 2-5 years. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support...
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: GM got $3.8B in tax credits post 2009 bankruptcy, Analyst: $251M 2023 'economic development' in Michigan won't address taxpayer priorities, Michigan's $77B budget lacks tax relief but bails out pensions, funds roads. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support...
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Michigan Supreme Court: judge erred in Flint one-man jury indictments. AG Nessel's office renews pursuit of Flint water charges. California EV fire casts doubt on 'green' energy claims. Nearly 38,000 Michigan child care professionals receive $500, $1,000 bonuses. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support...
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Detroit City Council again delays vote on $60M tax break. Critic says November term-limit ballot proposal would be a boon to lobbyists. Experts say new SCOTUS ruling may reverberate in Michigan education system. Governor's lost case sends $200,000 in attorneys fees to policy center's litigation effort Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support...
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Gov. Whitmer OKs 17-year-olds serving alcohol, swim-up bars, Michigan House Oversight Committee hears emergency power reform, & Michigan Senate approves $565 million for mental health. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: . Michigan lawmakers advance bill to allow 17-year-olds serve alcohol. Michigan lawmakers OK bill requiring high schoolers take personal finance class. City of Dearborn facing $22 million deficit. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Gov. Whitmer 'seriously looking' at gas tax holiday. Ford to invest $2 billion, create 3,200 jobs in Michigan. Study: Replace gas tax with mileage fees to fix roads. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Michigan bill aims to authorize construction site speeding cameras. Bureau of Elections: 5 GOP gov candidates shouldn't reach Aug 2 ballot. MDOS ejects candidates from Aug. 2 ballot. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Michigan judge's abortion interests called into question. Judge who overturned Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban a longtime abortion advocate. Audit: UIA failed to limit access to sensitive information. Are Michigan agencies able to regain trust? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support...
Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss: Michigan audit: Long-term care advocates didn't visit most homes for 31 months. Gov. Whitmer breaks COVID pay promise. Michigan Legislature OKs term limits, transparency reform for November ballot. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support
