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Michigan At 'Breakthrough Moment' for Access to Justice Dec 23, 2021

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Michigan may be reaching a breakthrough moment when it comes to access to justice. That’s according to Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack. She speaks with MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher about why that is.

News Organizations Sue Redistricting Commission Dec 17, 2021

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The Michigan Supreme Court is considering the first major lawsuit against the state’s new redistricting commission. MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk with MLive reporter Lauren Gibbons about why several news organizations are suing the commission.

Democrats Continue Push to Address Gun Violence Dec 10, 2021

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There’s new legislation at the state Capitol that would tighten Michigan’s gun laws. MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth say efforts to address gun violence are getting a lot of attention in the wake of the attack at Oxford high school. And state Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills), whose district includes Oxford, talks about her new legislation to address gun violence.

SCOTUS Abortion Case Could Have Big Impact on Michigan Dec 03, 2021

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on a Mississippi abortion law could have a big impact in Michigan. MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk about what the landscape for abortion services would look like if Roe v. Wade is overturned. And Slate's Dahlia Lithwick talks about this week's oral arguments in the case.

Race For Governor Gets $10 Million Shake-Up Nov 25, 2021

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The landscape of the Republican primary for governor looks a lot different than it did just a week ago. MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk with GOP strategist Dennis Darnoi about businessman Kevin Rinke’s entrance into the race.

Audit Says Michigan Unemployment Agency Misappropriated $3.9 Billion Nov 19, 2021

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A new state audit says Michigan’s unemployment insurance agency paid out $3.9 billion in improper benefits during the pandemic. MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk about what went wrong and what comes next.

What the Federal Infrastructure Package Means for Michigan Nov 12, 2021

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Michigan will get about $10 billion from the bipartisan federal infrastructure package. MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk with Gongwer Michigan’s Zach Gorchow about what that will mean for our roads, bridges, and underground infrastructure.

The Push for Tax Breaks for Private School Education Nov 05, 2021

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There’s an effort to create tax breaks for private school education in Michigan. MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk with Michigan Public Radio Network reporter Colin Jackson about how supporters of the effort hope to get around Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s veto pen.

An Unusually Exciting, Revealing Campaign Finance Deadline Oct 29, 2021

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Candidates for statewide office in 2022 recently had to make their fundraising numbers public. MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk with Detroit News reporter Craig Mauger about what we’re learning about how next years’ elections might shape up.

Billions At Stake for EVs, Auto Industry in Federal Spending Bills Oct 22, 2021

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The infrastructure and "Build Back Better" packages in Congress include billions of dollars for electric vehicles. MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk with state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) about what passage of that legislation would mean for the auto industry in Michigan.