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Current State for Oct. 27-28, 2018

A politics packed Current State: legalization of marijuana in Michigan; Williamston School Board recall over safety for LGBTQ students; Fight to stop partisan gerrymandering and Conversations with all 6 gubernatorial candidates in Michigan.

What Happens If Michigan Legalizes Marijuana? - reported by Lisa Barry of WEMU

Recall Looms For Williamston School Board - reported by Kevin Lavery

Frustration Fuels Michigan Voters To Change Redistricting Rules - reported by Cheyna Roth

INTERVIEWS with MICHIGAN'S GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES

Interview with Keith Butkovich, Natural Law Party - interview by Kevin Lavery

Interview with Bill Gelineau, Libertarian Party - interview by Kevin Lavery

Interview with Jennifer Kurland, Green Party - interview by Kevin Lavery

Interview with Todd Schleiger, US Taxpayers Party - interview by Kevin Lavery

Interview with Bill Schuette, Republican Party - interview by Emily Fox

Interview with Gretchen Whitmer, Democratic Party - interview by Emily Fox

Kevin Lavery served as a general assignment reporter and occasional local host for Morning Edition and All Things Considered before retiring in 2023.
Before becoming the newest Capitol reporter for Michigan Public Radio Network, Cheyna Roth was an attorney. She spent her days fighting it out in court as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Ionia County.
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