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Politically Speaking - Michigan State of the State Address & Flint Water Crisis

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Episode #1810 - Michigan State of the State Address & Flint Water Crisis
With the issues in Flint front and center for Governor Snyder, Michiganders and the nation waited to hear the governor’s plans for 2016. In addition to the crisis in Flint, Governor Snyder highlighted education, infrastructure and the future of the auto-industry. Our panel discusses key points for the governor’s speech and what lies ahead for Michigan in 2016.
Original Airdate: January 24, 2016

In This Episode

  • Michigan State of the State Address & Flint Water Crisis Photo
    Michigan State of the State Address & Flint Water Crisis
    Representative Dave Pagel, Mary Young-Marcks, Gillian Conrad, Rick Pluta More Information
    Michigan State of the State Address & Flint Water Crisis Photo
    Michigan State of the State Address & Flint Water Crisis

    In This Segment

    In this episode we begin with a discussion of Governor Snyder’s speech related to education, infrastructure and auto industry, then we transition into a Flint-focused discussion with our guests.

    Guests

    1. Representative Dave Pagel(R) District 78
    2. Mary Young-MarcksSocial Science ProfessorSouthwestern Michigan College
    3. Gillian ConradCommunications ManagerBerrien County Health Department
    4. Rick PlutaCapitol Bureau ChiefMichigan Public Radio Network