Jack Lessenberry from Michigan Radio

The federal government has offered to expand the number of people covered by Medicaid in Michigan, and to assume the majority of the cost. And yesterday, the legislature got dramatic new evidence why this would make sense. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry explains.

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has two weeks to decide whether to run for another term in office. Jack Lessenberry, Michigan Radio’s Senior Political Analyst, has been thinking about this.

Two years ago, there was a hot and expensive race for Congress in Michigan’s new, oddly shaped Fourteenth District.  Now, Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry says they are going to be doing it all over again.

There’s a new report saying the state’s roads are in worse condition than ever. But Jack Lessenberry, Michigan Radio’s political analyst, says that doesn’t mean an end to the battle over road funding.

Bills before the state legislature would allow the state to designate wolves and other species as game animals, and take away the people’s right to change this. Jack Lessenberry, Michigan Radio’s senior political analyst, explains.

Two bills were introduced in Lansing yesterday that would drastically reduce the amount of care available to those catastrophically injured in car accidents. Jack Lessenberry, Michigan Radio’s political analyst, tells us what those changes would look like.

The governor held an education summit yesterday, in which he urged educators to work with business to make sure students are prepared for jobs.  But Jack Lessenberry, Michigan Radio’s political analyst, wonders what will happen to the idea of a liberal education.

Governor Rick Snyder announced last week a proposal to cap catastrophic car accident benefits at a million dollars. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry thinks this might not address the real problem.

The governor unveiled yet another major new initiative yesterday, this time focusing on catastrophic car accident claims. Jack Lessenberry, Michigan Radio’s political analyst, wonders if he might be spreading his capital too thin.

In the United States, people accused of crimes are legally innocent until proven guilty. Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry wonders when the media gave up this idea. 

Michigan lawmakers and policy makers have been arguing for years about how to improve education outcomes. Jack Lessenberry, Michigan Radio’s political analyst, says a new study suggests nearly everyone is getting it wrong.

The state Senate is expected to soon approve a bill expanding the Educational Achievement Authority statewide. Michigan Radio political analyst Jack Lessenberry talked to one legislator who isn’t sold on the idea.

A new bridge over the Detroit River now seems likely, thanks to a presidential permit issued last week. But Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry says two unsung heroes were not at last Friday’s celebration.

Former Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick is being paid to be part of a panel about the possibility we are being visited by space aliens. Jack Lessenberry, Michigan Radio’s political analyst explains.

Governor Rick Snyder’s popularity has taken a hit in recent months, but Michigan Radio’s political analyst Jack Lessenberry says there is something odd about next year’s race for governor.