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In this week’s It’s Just Politics newsletter, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta dig into why state House Democrats are failing to deliver their lame-duck legislative agenda in Lansing. Plus, Michigan Republican Chairman Pete Hoestra is picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next United States Ambassador to Canada and the future for Democratic state Senator Mallory McMorrow. -
Rick Pluta/MPRNThe Michigan Republican Party could see another tough contest for party chair next year.
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Today, a look into efforts to make Michigan a tech-forward economy. Then, a group in Grand Rapids putting together a community-wide wedding celebration for LGBTQ couples. -
On this week’s It’s Just Politics, hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta are joined by Bridge Michigan politics reporters Jordyn Hermani and Simon Schuster to discuss why state House Democrats are failing to deliver their lame-duck legislative agenda. Plus, a conversation with state Democratic Representative Rachel Hood on why she is calling Lansing “toxic.” -
Today, we talk to Natasha Bagdasarian about the state partnering with the department of health and human services to provide free access to birth control and sexually transmitted disease prevention medication. And, a feature on women stocking up on Plan B in Michigan. -
Bills in the package cover topics like search warrants, use-of-force policies, and intervention to stop excessive force. -
Dozens of Michigan municipalities are fighting a state order that lays out how large renewable energy projects could move forward, even if local governments reject them.
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Abortion access is protected in Michigan, but some people are afraid that access to abortion pills could be taken away under a second Trump administration. -
In today’s episode, a look into Michigan’s birth control access project taking place this month. Then, a discussion on the stockpiling of Plan B. Also, a mother of eight talks about her new cookbook. Lastly, how a tornado impacted a local election, and more information about cyanobacteria in the lakes. -
Representative Debbie Dingell spoke with Michigan Public's Doug Tribou about why some Democrats won in Michigan and others lost, the need for some auto tariffs and Trump's AG pick. -
Today, dissecting the president-elect's economic promises. Then, scientists bringing shipwrecked seeds back to life. Later, the cyanobacteria in the lakes. Plus, a boy disappears 12 feet into a sand dune.
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The picks have been described as a pro-Israel "dream team" by a conservative group that helped with his outreach in the Jewish community.
