the week in state politics

The week in Michigan politics

Emily Fox — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:22:56 +0000

Christian Shockley checks in with Michigan political analyst Jack Lessenberry every Wednesday about what is going on in state politics. Today they discussed the results of Michigan's primary election.

The week in Michigan politics

Christina Shockley and Zoe Clark — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:23:15 +0000

It's Wednesday, which means it's time for Michigan Radio’s Christina Shockley to check in with political analyst Jack Lessenberry about what’s happening this week in Michigan politics. Today, Jack and Christina cover how there's a little something for everybody in the budget Gov.

The week in Michigan politics

Christina Shockley and Zoe Clark — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:49:03 +0000

Every Wednesday, we speak with Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry about what's going on in state politics. On tap for this week: Mitt Romney campaigns in Michigan, the debate over the word "vagina" continues at the state Capitol and Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says he'd like to rid the city of its top lawyer.

The Week in Michigan Politics

Christina Shockley and Zoe Clark — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:59:34 +0000

Every Wednesday we sit down with Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry to take a look at the political stories making news this week in Michigan. Today: the state budget is one step closer to being finalized, reports say an announcement on a new Detroit to Windsor international bridge could be coming soon, and we take a look at what Scott Walker's win in Wisconsin yesterday means for Michigan.

The Week in Michigan Politics

Christina Shockley and Zoe Clark — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:44:18 +0000

Every Wednesday morning we check in with Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry to talk about the week's political news in the state. On tap for this morning: The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that review teams that are deciding whether or not a city or school district is in financial crisis can meet behind closed doors, some Detroit officials say the consent agreement the city has with the state is illegal, and we take a look at a big shake-up in the state Republican party leadership.

The Week in Michigan Politics

Christina Shockley and Zoe Clark — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:59:58 +0000

Every week we check in with Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry to get an update on what's happening in state politics. On tap for this week:

The state holds a revenue estimating conference today... we'll get a better idea of how much money the state will take in and the political consequences of a possible budget surplus. Yesterday was the filing deadline for candidates who want to run for many local and statewide elections. We ask: who's in, who's out, and what were the big surprises. And, a petition drive is underway to ban"fracking" in the state constitution.

The week in Michigan politics

Christina Shockley and Zoe Clark — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:47:26 +0000

Every Wednesday, we take a look at the week in state politics with Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry. Today, we talk about what yesterday's election results mean for communities across the state and what Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney had to say during a campaign visit to Lansing yesterday.

The week in Michigan politics

Christina Shockley and Zoe Clark — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:51:06 +0000

It's Wednesday, which means it's the morning that we speak with Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry about what's going on in state politics. This week: the Pontiac School District could be the next district under emergency management, Michigan Democratic Senator Carl Levin travels to Afghanistan along with President Obama, and why changes to the state's Personal Property Tax are moving so quickly through the state Senate.

The week in Michigan politics

Christina Shockley and Zoe Clark — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:42:10 +0000

Every Wednesday, we talk with Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry about the week in state politics. This morning we take a deeper look at the politics behind Detroit's financial crisis. Mayor Dave Bing's office presented the Detroit City Council with an austere budget this week that would cut some 2500 city jobs and slash $250 million from the city's budget. We ask: will such a drastic budget actually get passed by the July 1st deadline?

The Week in Michigan Politics

Christina Shockley and Zoe Clark — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:20:03 +0000

Every Wednesday, we take a look at the week's state politics with Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry. This morning: state lawmakers are back in Lansing after a two-week spring break, an overhaul of the state's Personal Property Tax could be coming, and President Obama is set to spend this evening fundraising in Southeast Michigan.

The Week in Michigan Politics

Christina Shockley and Zoe Clark — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:28:55 +0000

Every Wednesday morning, we speak with Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry about what's going on in state politics. This week: A group opposed to the repeal of the state's Emergency Manager law says the group pushing for a November ballot referendum has faulty petitions, a recall effort against Governor Snyder gets the go-ahead, and Muskegon Heights schools will soon be under the control of a state-appointed emergency manager.

The week in Michigan politics

Christina Shockley and Zoe Clark — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:48:22 +0000

Every Wednesday, Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry takes a look at the week in state politics. On tap for this morning: the latest in Detroit's financial situation and what the arguments in front of the U.S. Supreme Court over the Affordable Care Act could mean for Michigan.

The Week in State Politics

Zoe Clark and Christina Shockley — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:36:22 +0000

There sure was lots of news this week about Michigan's emergency manager law - from legal wrangling over how the Open Meetings Act affects how financial decisions are made to the reappointment of Flint's Mayor. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry took a look this morning at the latest.

The Week in State Politics

Christina Shockley and Zoe Clark — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:44:20 +0000

Governor Snyder is set to deliver an address on public safety in Flint today. Detroit, Flint, Pontiac and Saginaw are among the country's top 10 most violent cities. Christina Shockley spoke with Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry about what we're likely to hear from the Governor later this morning.

The Week in State Politics

Zoe Clark — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:56:35 +0000

Every Wednesday we sit down with Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry to take a look at state politics. On tap for today: Jack and I talk about the influence Michigan's Republican presidential primary will have on the national GOP race, new polling data that shows Rick Santorum ahead of Mitt Romney in the mitten state, and a look at Romney's recent Op-Ed in the Detroit News.