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Off the Record | April 5, 2013

WebTeam — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:15:51 +0000

Four Freshman from the Michigan House join Tim Skubick for this edition.

Representatives Pam Faris (D) Clio, Bob Kosowski (D) Westland, Dave Pagel (R) Berrien Springs and Roger Victory (R) Hudsonville sit down to discuss their first year in the house.

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Current State #57 | April 2, 2013

Current State — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:08:18 +0000

Today on Current State: policy operative Richard McClellan; the Great Lakes Energy-Water Nexus; and Michigan's steps toward autism benefits.

Richard McClellan discusses education, looks back on career

Current State — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:02:04 +0000

From education and the judiciary to telecommunications and energy, Lansing’s Richard McLellan has played a huge role in Michigan’s policy landscape since the 1970s, as well as being active nationally and internationally. The longtime GOP operative speaks to Current State about his long tenure in the policy arena, current debates, the future of his party, and his modest beginnings.

Off the Record | March 29, 2013

WebTeam — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:31:43 +0000

The panel discusses new polling data, and right to work taking effect.

The guest is state Public Health Director Jim Haveman.

Bill Ballenger, Kathleen Gray and Kyle Melinn join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

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Off the Record | March 22, 2013

WebTeam — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:41:28 +0000

The panel discusses right to work and it's effect on higher education union contracts, financial issues for new Detroit Emergency Manager and the Governor's medicaid setback.

The guest is Secretary of State, Republican Ruth Johnson.

Susan Demas, Charlie Langton and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

http://video.wkar.org/video/2354342115

Off the Record | March 15, 2013

WebTeam — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:30:28 +0000

The panel discusses Gov. Snyder's decision on Detroit's Emergency Manager and a scramble in the U.S. Senate.

The guest is Rep. Kurt Heise, (R) Criminal Justice Committee

Bill Ballenger, Chris Christoff and Kyle Melinn join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

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Current State #11 | January 28, 2013

Current State — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:46:13 +0000

Today on Current State: Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero on the state of the city, a breakdown of the Center for Michigan's education report, and farewell tributes to WKAR's Earle Robinson and Lansing City Council gadfly John Pollard.

Off the Record | January 25, 2013

WebTeam — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:24:36 +0000

The panel discusses guns in school and is Mark Brewer out?

The guest is Republican Senator Rick Jones, Chair of Judiciary Committee.

Kyle Melinn, Chad Livengood, and Chris Christoff join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

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Off the Record | December 14, 2012

WebTeam — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:11:14 +0000

The panel discusses the protest over right-to-work.

The guest is David Hecker, President, Michigan Federation of Teachers.

Amy Lange, Bill Ballenger and Chris Christoff oin senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

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Off the Record | October 5, 2012

Tim Skubick — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:34:33 +0000

The panel discusses how the first presidential debate played in Michigan.

Later on Ken Sikkema and Dianne Byrum debate Prop 3, the renewable energy proposal.

Kyle Melinn, Karen Bouffard and John Lindstrom join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

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Off the Record | August 3, 2012

Tim Skubick — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:30:54 +0000

The three Republicans running for U.S. Senate from Michigan join Tim Skubick in this special primary election edition.

Pete Hoekstra, Clark Durant and Randy Hekman will debate in this single-moderator, no rules-format special edition of Off the Record.

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USDA Undersecretary Praises Senate Farm Bill Passage

Kevin Lavery — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:11:54 +0000

U.S. Agriculture Undersecretary Dallas Tonsager is praising the Senate’s passage of a $1 trillion farm bill. Tonsager was in mid-Michigan Friday to meet with farmers and homeowners.

Off the Record | June 15, 2012

Tim Skubick — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:15:14 +0000

The panel discusses Governor Snyder's plan to move ahead on Detroit-Windsor bridge, debate over the "V-word", state lawmakers are off on break and what awaits them when the return.

The guest is Representative Phil Cavanagh, (D) from Redford Township.

Chad Livengood, Bill Ballenger and Alisha Green join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

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Off the Record | June 8, 2012

Tim Skubick — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:16:41 +0000

The panel discusses the completion of the state budget, Rep. Thad McCotter ends campaign for write-in votes and the Snyder recall effort ends.

The guest is John Nixon, the state budget director.

Off the Record | June 1, 2012

Tim Skubick — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:49:00 +0000

The panel discusses tax cuts, a signature issue for Representative Thad McCotter, and the state budget.

The guest is Republican strategist John Yob.

Off the Record | May 25, 2012

Tim Skubick — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:29:36 +0000

Correspondents Edition. The panel discusses the Tea Party, Roy Schmidt and the state police and the budget.

Alisha Green, Bill Ballenger, Chad Livengood and Rick Albin join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick

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Off the Record | May 11, 2012

Tim Skubick — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:49:11 +0000

The panel discusses Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's visit to Lansing. The guest is Bruce Fealk from Michigan Rising, a group trying to recall Michigan Governor Rick Snyder. Kyle Melinn, Rick Pluta and Chris Christoff join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

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Off the Record | May 4, 2012

Tim Skubick — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:15:15 +0000

The panel discusses medical marijuana laws, free college tuition, and Snyder as a possible Romney running mate. Susan Demas, Bill Ballenger and Rick Albin join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

Stabenow Bill Entices Foreign-Based U.S. Companies to Return Home

Kevin Lavery — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:14:21 +0000

Michigan Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow will introduce legislation she says will lure U.S. companies who’ve moved their operations overseas back home.

Stabenow visited Lansing Community College’s west campus to announce the “Bring Jobs Home Act.” The measure would end tax loopholes that encourage companies to leave the country, and offer a tax credit to cover 20 percent of their cost to resume operations in the U.S. Stabenow says the tax code needs to be modified to keep workers from paying for their own companies’ move.

Off the Record | April 27, 2012 | #4144

Tim Skubick — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:44:18 +0000

Michigan legislative leaders join Tim Skubick for this special edition. VIEW IT ONLINE NOW