MichMash Politics

Michigan voters could see a number of statewide ballot questions this November. That’s if several groups gather enough valid signatures.

MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk about ones to enshrine abortion rights in Michigan's constitution, change our process of auditing elections, and raise the minimum wage.

MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk with the state’s top doctor Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian about the omicron surge, which is pushing Michigan’s healthcare systems to their limits.

Michigan’s redistricting commission has approved new legislative and congressional district maps. But that’s just the beginning of a new chapter of court battles and political maneuvering. MichMash hosts Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk about what happens next. Plus, a conversation with two members of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Michigan politics and state government had its ups and downs in 2021. MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk with Jordyn of Gongwer Michigan Hermani about her new list of some of the low-points.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.