MichMash Politics

Some state lawmakers want to limit the powers of the governor’s office.

Hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth observe that Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been flexing her constitutional muscles lately -- and Republicans aren’t happy about it.

Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher speak with WKAR's Abigail Censky about her reporting on the economic effects of the UAW strike against GM in Michigan. And WDET's Laura Herberg speaks with GM worker Steven "Eat Mo" Reeves about what life looks like on and off the picket line.

The governor's line-item vetoes affect just about every community in the state. Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk about how that's putting pressure on lawmakers to come back to the negotiating table. And Oakland County Commission Chairman Dave Woodward talks about the impact of the cuts on his suburban county.

Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk with Gongwer’s Alethia Kasben about what the eliminations of Pure Michigan's funding means for the state’s popular tourism campaign.

The October 1 deadline to pass a state budget and avoid a partial government shutdown is fast approaching. Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk about Republican attempts to scale back funding for Michigan’s new redistricting commission.

Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk about how a deal on K-12 spending might affect the governor’s ability to get things done going forward.

A new report from the Michigan Campaign Finance Network shows record lobbyist spending on food and drinks for public officials. MCFN Executive Director Craig Mauger talks about why that probably is, and how it affects policy making at the state Capitol.

New bills in the state Legislature would give prosecutors more time to charge public officials with misconduct — and not just in Flint.

Will Michigan’s legislature fail to pass a budget deal in time to save state workers and schools headaches? MichMash breaks down the ongoing effects of the budget impasse in Lansing.

Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk with Bridge Magazine’s Riley Begin, who says wait times are getting longer.