Michigan in Focus

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/suppo...

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

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 Hosted by Sim...

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 Hosted by Simplecast,...

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

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://podc...

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-...

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...

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 litiga...

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 Hosted by Simpleca...

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 Hosted...

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

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 Hosted by Simplecast...

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....

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 Hoste...

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....

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...