State Representatives Penelope Tsernoglou – an East Lansing Democrat – and Kristian Grant, a Grand Rapids Democrat, join MIRS for a legislative roundtable. They discuss why Democrats are continuing to focus on abortion and reproductive issues this election cycle, although former President Donald Trump has not endorsed a federal abortion ban proposal (1:22).
Should Michigan drop the state's gas tax in exchange for charging drivers a mileage-based user fee? Chief Executive Officer Denise Donohue and Deputy Director Ed Noyola of the Michigan County Road Association explain why they want the Legislature to consider the mileage-based user fee idea this year (23:52).
President Vanessa Keesler of Launch Michigan – a public education reform group – describes a new dashboard her organization created, comparing Michigan school districts to their counterparts in states that perform highly in education (48:16).
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