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Listen to a new regular feature I have added this year to the MIRS Monday Podcast! In my recaps and news updates, I share with listeners some of the past week's top headlines, offering clips of what state leaders, policy stakeholders and voters have to say about the issues.

A new EPIC-MRA poll for "Protect MI Care" shows 83% of Michiganders want to see Medicaid spending either raised or maintained. MIRS talks to Bernie Porn of EPIC-MRA about the latest findings. zurl.co/CuZeL

On this week's podcast episode, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel catches MIRS up on the Selfridge Air National Guard Base and his thoughts on the Capitol's current road funding debate. zurl.co/FTpA6

The state Senate approved more than $85.9 billion in budget proposals this week for the next fiscal year, and 17 out of 18 spending plans passed by a partisan line. This was some reaction to the proposals from Sen. Hauck, a Mount Pleasant Republican.

I asked Michigan House Appropriations Chair Ann Bollin when the House would pass a budget for K-12 schools and about the upcoming Mackinac Conference. "I think we should be here working in Lansing," Bollin replied of the conference. #mileg

Statement from UAW on endorsement of Solomon Kinloch for Detroit mayor includes statement from president Shawn Fain: "In this election, Detroit needs a champion who will fight for the working class and build a city that works for everyone — not just the few.”

Democratic Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum has formed a committee to run for secretary of state:

Sen. Lana Theis (R-Brighton), in her no-vote explanation, says she’s so frustrated of calls to throw money into Medicaid without doing any kind of review to find cost savings.

Mike Duggan has a billboard on I-75 near Grayling (a friend sent this to me)

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe has been interviewing Detroit creatives on the People Mover for a series about the city's culture and cool factor. Some guests include the Pistons brand manager and Lt. Gov. Gilchrist. Kind of a Subway Takes vibe, videos will be coming soon. #MPC25

Detroit mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield is at #MPC25 to convince the business community she’s the best partner for them. Sheffield said she’s “neutralizing any idea” that her administration will be anti-business.

Talk about a conference! I had a fantastic time joining Zoe Clark with Detroit PBS to talk about conversations going on at the Mackinac Policy Conference, specifically those around road funding! #MPC25

Michigan Climate Action Network came to Mackinac to oppose the Line 5 oil pipeline.

Pretty significant endorsement pickup for Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, the independent candidate in the Michigan governor's race:

Why did U.S. Sen. Gary Peters decide to not seek reelection in the 2026 elections? Also, the Senator explains his thoughts on cryptocurrency, Medicaid's possible future and Michigan's military assets on this week's MIRS Monday podcast. zurl.co/jCb8t

On today's MIRS Monday podcast episode, MIRS sits down with U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Birmingham) to talk about her '26 U.S. Senate campaign, as well as what she sees as her most out-of-the-box idea. zurl.co/d1QOO

Airbnb wants Michigan policymakers to know their guests in MI spent nearly $1.3 billion on goods and services last year while visiting, based on its new report. On today's podcast, MIRS meets Vincent Frillici, the company's Great Lakes policy lead. zurl.co/xxsTG

New poll from WDIV/Detroit News shows Sheffield in the top spot. with Kinloch, Craig and Jenkins battling for second. Only two make it out of the primary.