MichMash: Whitmer Joins Growing Trend of Governing By Hashtag
Feb. 15, 2019
The governor wants people to post pictures of potholes using #FTDR. Will it help her fix the damn roads?
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MichMash
Each week, WDET's Jake Neher and Michigan Public Radio's Cheyna Roth un-jumble Michigan issues and talk about how statewide news stories affect you.
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MichMash Digs Into State of the State In Hour-Long Special
Feb. 12, 2019
Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk with a longtime capitol reporter, a business owner, an environmentalist, teachers, and more.
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MichMash: Cracks Forming in Foundation of Bipartisanship in Lansing
Feb. 1, 2019 on Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
Small spats between Republicans and Democrats at the state Capitol could foretell bigger trouble down the road.
MichMash: Justices Vow #AgressiveNonpartisanship on State Supreme Court
Jan. 25, 2019
But how long will those sentiments last as #HyperPartisan issues come before the court this term?
MichMash: Experts Weigh Michigan’s Piggy Bank, Setting Stage for Divided Government
Jan. 14, 2019
Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher put their two cents in.
MichMash: Whitmer Wastes No Time Changing Policy
Jan. 4, 2019
Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher say it might be a while still before it’s clear what divided government in Michigan will look like.
MichMash: These Whitmer Cabinet Picks Will Inherit Huge Problems At Pivotal Moments
Dec. 28, 2018
Congratulations, appointees! You get to handle tainted drinking water, crumbling roads, new marijuana regimes, and more!
MichMash: Is Compromise Possible After Contentious, Chaotic Lame Duck?
Dec. 21, 2018
Michigan is about to have split government for the first time in eight years. It didn’t work out so well last time.
MichMash: Attempt to Make Petition Campaigns More Difficult Could Backfire on GOP
Dec. 14, 2018 on Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
“Longsighted, shortsighted — it’s really hard to tell when you’re passing these measures in the middle of the night.”
MichMash: Here Are Some Important Bills Flying Under the Radar in Lame Duck
Dec. 7, 2018
Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher break down some of the legislation that’s not grabbing national headlines.