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Programming Note for February 21st 2025 Feb 21, 2025

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Today's episode of MichMash will be delayed until 4:00pm on February 21st to give you the most up-to-date reporting on what's going on at the state capitol in regards to the minimum wage bill. Tuen in this afternoon to check out the brand new MichMash for the week.

Michigan AG discusses legal challenges to Trump, open US Senate seat Feb 14, 2025

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer coined the phrase "Fix the damn roads" while on the campaign trail in 2018. But as she reaches the end of her term, how does the governor plan on getting the job done? This week on MichMash, Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben and Zach Gorchow break down a comprehensive plan introduced by the governor's office this week.

Also, Alethia sits down with Attorney General Dana Nessel to discuss the halt to President Donald Trump's federal employee "buyout" offer.

Governor Whitmer's $83.5 Billion Budget: What makes this budget season different? Feb 07, 2025

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Budget season is here, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer has put forth a $83.5 billion dollar proposal that targets environmental measures, mental health, a tax on vapes and more. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben sit down with Bridge Michigan's deputy editor Jonathan Oosting to discuss what is likely to pass as the budget goes through sub committees.

Sen. Gary Peters' retirement; Duggan on running for governor as an independent and more Jan 31, 2025

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Many in Washington and across the state of Michigan were shocked by U.S. Sen. Gary Peters' announcement this week that he will retire from Congress when his term ends in January 2027. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow discuss who could possibly fill the vacant seat. Plus, Detroit Mayor and Michigan gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan joins the show to share more about his decision to run for governor as an independent.

Michigan House passes bills to preempt court ruling on minimum wage, paid leave Jan 24, 2025

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The GOP-led Michigan House passed two bills this week to curb some of the changes to the state's minimum wage and paid sick leave laws set to take effect next month following a Supreme Court ruling. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow talk to Danielle Atkinson of Mothering Justice and state Rep. Bill Schuette (R-Midland) about the general support and opposition towards the change.

Roth and Gorchow also discuss Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's entry into the 2026 gubernatorial race.

The ins and outs of auto insurance coverage in Michigan Jan 17, 2025

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This week on MichMash, Executive Director of The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association Kimberly Bezy sits down with host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow to discuss the intricacies of auto insurance in the state and the organization's unique relationship to state government.

State lawmakers return to Michigan Capitol for first day of new session Jan 10, 2025

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The state's 103rd Legislative session began on Wednesday, with Republicans taking the majority in the House of Representatives. But Democrats still hold a majority in the state Senate, requiring bipartisan efforts in the Legislature to get bills passed into law. This week, MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow discuss the first day back in session and some of the new legislative developments being drafted.
Then Zach Gorchow sits down with Rep Joseph Aragona to discuss the goals for this new legislature and the likelihood for bipartisanship.

What's ahead in Detroit's 2025 mayoral race Jan 03, 2025

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The race for Detroit's mayor is already underway with some candidates declaring their bid to become the next leader for the Motor City. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow talk with the Detroit Free Press' Michael Elrick about the potential influences on the race.

Looking back on the state's top political stories of 2024 Dec 27, 2024

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It's been a whirlwind of a year for politics in the mitten state. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow review some of the most surprising, most under-the-radar and biggest political stories of 2024. They also take a look ahead at 2024 to see what the year has in store.

Michigan House comes to dramatic close, adjourning early Dec 20, 2024

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Democratic control of the Michigan Legislature crashed to a halt on Thursday after GOP lawmakers and Democrat Karen Whitsett of Detroit refused to show up to session. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow uncover why things went so poorly during these legislative sessions with Gongwer staff writer Elena Durnbaugh.
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