Current State #322 | May 22, 2014

WKAR Public Media | By Current State

Published May 22, 2014 at 1:11 PM EDT

Today on Current State: Schertzing touts 'problem-solving record' in 8th District bid; Okemos fourth graders lobby for state amphibian; experts convene in Lansing to rethink education funding; and local bird watching opportunities.

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