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After marathon session, MI senate takes final shot at road funding

WKAR Public Media | By Rick Pluta
Published June 12, 2014 at 1:16 PM EDT
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The Michigan Senate struggled late into the night Wednesday, working on a comprehensive road funding measure. The Michigan Public Radio Network's Rick Pluta was watching the proceedings and offers this recap of a long, busy day at the state capitol. He spoke with Current State's Mark Bashore.
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Rick Pluta
Rick Pluta is Senior Capitol Correspondent for the Michigan Public Radio Network. He has been covering Michigan’s Capitol, government, and politics since 1987. His journalism background includes stints with UPI, The Elizabeth (NJ) Daily Journal, The (Pontiac, MI) Oakland Press, and WJR. He is also a lifelong public radio listener.
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