Weekly Editions
State Police layoffs, a constitutional convention, leasing prison space to other states
Tax reform, budget talks on hold, and GM and Chrysler tax appeals. The guest is Rep. Alma Wheeler Smith (D), candidate for governor.
The speaker and health care coverage, budget negotiations, and tax reform. The guest is Sharon Parks, of the Michigan League for Human Services.
A party squabble over the House speaker's insurance plan heats up and political neophyte Rick Snyder is running for governor. The guest is Greg Main of the MEDC.
Budget talks, closing loopholes, Andy Dillon and the John Cherry candidacy. The guest is lobbyist Bill Lobenherz, discussing a possible soft drink tax.
Gitmo or California inmates at Standish state prison, boosting the beer and tobacco tax. The guest is Rep. Chuck Moss (R) of Oakland County.
The governor's list of possible revenue raisers is out; and freshmen gripe about summer schedule. The guest is Rich Studley of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Guantanamo Bay prisoners in Michigan, more budget talks, and the film tax credit. The guest is GOP activist Richard McLellan.
The governor is getting impatient with budget talks, who wins if the government is shut down, and more gaming to solve the budget deficit. The guest is Rep. Mike Simpson.
Where are we on the budget mess? A special correspondents' edition.
Granholm's budget plan, business leaders favor lower rates, but more taxed services, and a swine flu update. The guest is House Speaker Andy Dillon (D).
State budget talks heat up and an effort to recall the governor moves forward. The guest is Rep. Fred Durhal, Jr. (D).
The budget makes progress, a new poll in the race for governor, Republicans head to Mackinac Island.
Temporary shutdown, new budgets and veto in the works. The guest is Jessica Cooper, on the governors' prison release program.
New revenue bills, battle over school aid. Guest is trial attorney Geoffrey Fieger, with his take on what's happening on the political front in Michigan.
Tim Skubick and political bloggers discuss the conflict between Gov. Granholm and Sen. Bishop, the battle over revenue, and the next governor's race.
Granholm vetos school aid, Bishop accuses extortion, doctors divided. The guest is Sen. Tom George (R), candidate for governor.
Physician tax is dead, governor pushes revenue for schools and has veto pen in hand, state budget extension is ready to expire. Guest is Bob Emerson.
The GOP gains a Senate seat; updates on per-pupil funding cut and the fate of 55 state troopers. The guest is Appropriations Chair Rep. George Cushingberry (D).
The schools lobby comes to Lansing, and Granholm and Bishop are at a stand-off. The guest is Bill Mayes of the Michigan Association of School Administrators.
Palin stops in Michigan, Granholm pushes for Promise Grant, race for governor continues. The guest is Charles Pugh, president-elect of the Detroit City Council.
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