The state House clawed back $645 million in spending in an unprecedented move in December. One of the line items in that budget was $1.6 million for Bay City. WCMU's AJ Jones breaks down what it means for Bay City's infrastructure and controversial toll bridges.
Also on the show, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is calling on lawmakers of all stripes to speak out against President Trump's comments on the federal government taking over elections. State Attorney General Dana Nessel is telling Michiganders to know their rights when dealing with ICE. And voters in Midland, Bay and Saginaw counties selected their nominees in a pair of primary elections this week to fill an open state Senate seat. The outcome of the May special election could have major consequences in Lansing.
And this week's brain teaser talks about wind, but it has nothing to do with the weather.
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This episode of edited and mixed by Rick Brewer. Our theme music comes from Gabe Schall. Mike Horace is our executive producer.
