Stateside s conversation with John Lindstrom
Michigan’s new Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, which was approved by voters in 2018, is continuing its work of drawing new congressional and legislative districts for the state. In recent weeks, the commission has encountered some challenges related to timing and funding, especially as 2020 Census data needed for the process won’t be available until July. As the group continues meeting virtually which members of the public are encouraged to get involved in
Stateside took a look at the history of the representation Michigan has now, and why there’s been a movement to change the state’s legislative map.
Michigan’s independent redistricting commission is seeking more time to redraw the state’s political maps, citing expected delays in the release of the
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Zach Gorchow, of Gongwer News Service, joined Morning Edition host Doug Tribou for analysis about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer s second State of the State address.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is seeking $3.5 billion in new bonds to fix crumbling roads and bridges. She unveiled the plan in her second State of the State speech Wednesday evening. She said this is her “Plan B” after Republicans rejected her proposal for a 45-cent fuel tax increase last year.
“So from now on, when you see orange barrels on a state road, slow down, and know that it’s this administration fixing the damn roads,” Whitmer said.