In this episode of the ABC of Michigan podcast, we discuss Governor Whitmer's Executive Budget Recommendation that was unveiled this week in front of a joint appropriations committee hearing in the Michigan Legislature.

We also got to sit down with Jenny Waugh from Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, as well as Dawn Crandall from the Michigan Home Builders Association to talk women in construction for, you guessed it, Women in Construction Week 2019.

In this episode of the ABC of Michigan podcast, we discuss a recent court ruling from the Michigan Court of Claims in which groups sued the State of Michigan claiming the prevailing wage repeal law from 2018 was unconstitutional. The court disagreed.

We also got to sit down with our good friend, State Senator Tom Barrett, to discuss his new role as Chairman of the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, as well as his perspective when it comes to veterans entering into the skilled trades.

In our first official episode, we discuss actions taken this week by the Michigan Legislature to receive clarity on the implementation of the Paid Medical Leave Act that takes effect on March 29, 2019.

PMLA FAQ: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/Paid_Medical_Leave_Act_FAQ_003_644567_7.pdf

We also had a great conversation with State Representative Beth Griffin (R-Mattawan) in her new role on the House Ways and Means Committee.

Welcome to the ABC of Michigan Podcast. Stay tuned for more freedom.