We've Got Issues: High taxes are holding Michigan back, says 101st candidate
Republican Carolyn Cater spent a dozen years working on ships in the Great Lakes. Cater was once a coal-passer on the S.S. Badger, spending her time s...
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We've Got Issues follows the critical issues facing northern Michigan by tracking how policy and politics affect people.
We’ve Got Issues: Jack O’Malley brings familiar voice to state House race
Jack O’Malley spent decades as a morning radio host in northern Michigan. He signed off at WTCM-FM for the final time in April. Now he wants a new job...
We’ve Got Issues: Benzie Dem wants to keep young families in 101st District
Michigan Democrats hope to win back seats in the state House of Representatives this election. To do that, they’ll need to win districts like northern...
We’ve Got Issues: $500 million Nassar settlement could impact legislation
Michigan State University has reached a half-billion dollar settlement with victims of Larry Nassar. Nassar is the former MSU sports medicine doctor w...
We’ve Got Issues: New bills would change solar panel rules again
Thousands of households in Michigan generate their own electricity with solar panels. They’re reimbursed by utility companies for any extra power they...
With slate of candidates, Grand Traverse Dems challenge GOP dominance
Democrats have struggled to find candidates to run for office in Grand Traverse County. In recent elections, Democrats let most seats on the county Bo...
We’ve Got Issues: Schuette sues U.P. company over Straits leak
Michigan’s attorney general is suing an Escanaba-based shipping company that he claims is responsible for a mineral oil leak in the Straits of Mackina...
We’ve Got Issues: White House infrastructure plan relies on state and local gov'ts
President Donald Trump’s plan to fix the nation’s crumbling infrastructure hasn’t gone anywhere yet. Earlier this year, Trump proposed investing $1.5 ...
We’ve Got Issues: One-third of northern Michigan roads are in 'poor' condition
Michigan’s roads are falling apart. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the state a D- letter grade for the condition of its roads in a repor...
We’ve Got Issues: Former Gov. Engler scolds lawmakers about sexual assault bills
Michigan State University’s interim President John Engler criticized state lawmakers last week for a package of bills that would give sexual assault v...