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New effort to change term limits in Michigan Mar 04, 2022

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Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk with Gongwer's Zach Gorchow about a new initiative to change Michigan's legislative term limits.

New maps mean new dilemmas for incumbents Feb 25, 2022

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MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk about some of the ways redistricting is shaking up this year’s elections. And a conversation with Gongwer Michigan's Ben Solis.

Petition circulators can lie to you. These bills would change that. Feb 18, 2022

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Bills at the state Capitol would crack down on petition circulators who lie to get people to sign. MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk with state Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield), who is one of the bill sponsors.

Whitmer's budget makes waves Feb 11, 2022

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is asking state lawmakers to significantly boost state spending and approve some targeted tax cuts. That’s amid a $7 billion budget surplus. MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk with MLive state politics reporter Lauren Gibbons about what’s in the budget proposal and why it’s raising eyebrows.

Political Storylines We're Watching in 2022 Feb 04, 2022

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This year’s elections could reshape state government in ways we haven’t seen in our lifetimes. MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk about some of the biggest storylines they’re watching between now and the August and November elections.

Whitmer calls on schools return to in-person learning Jan 28, 2022

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on schools that have gone virtual to return to in-person instruction. MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk about the implications of Whitmer’s tougher language about getting kids back in classrooms. And Stephen Henderson's interview with the governor the day after her fourth State of the State address.

New Crop of Petition Drives Gets Off the Ground Jan 21, 2022

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Michigan voters could see a number of statewide ballot questions this November. That’s if several groups gather enough valid signatures. MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk about ones to enshrine abortion rights in Michigan's constitution, change our process of auditing elections, and raise the minimum wage.

Michigan Chief Medical Executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian Jan 14, 2022

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MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk with the state’s top doctor Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian about the omicron surge, which is pushing Michigan’s healthcare systems to their limits.

Reactions to New Districts Are All Over the Map Jan 07, 2022

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Michigan’s redistricting commission has approved new legislative and congressional district maps. But that’s just the beginning of a new chapter of court battles and political maneuvering. MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk about what happens next. Plus, a conversation with two members of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Biggest Political Blunders in Michigan in 2021 Dec 31, 2021

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Michigan politics and state government had its ups and downs in 2021. MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk with Jordyn of Gongwer Michigan Hermani about her new list of some of the low-points.