The clock is ticking on Michigan's state budget, and there's growing skepticism lawmakers won’t meet the July 1 deadline. 

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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The clock is ticking on Michigan's state budget, and there's growing skepticism lawmakers won&rsquo;t meet the July 1 deadline.&nbsp;
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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Politics can be messy. Politics can be confusing. But, that certainly doesn't mean politics can't be a joy-ride. Join It's Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as they drill down on what’s happening in Michigan politics.

Politics can be messy. Politics can be confusing. But, that certainly doesn't mean politics can't be a joy-ride. Join It's Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as they drill down on what’s happening in Michigan politics.

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Budget deadline, budget doubts

Proposed by the group Michiganders for Money out of Politics, Proposal 2 would regulate political spending by utilities and large government contractors. Will it pass?

By Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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Proposed by the group Michiganders for Money out of Politics, Proposal 2 would regulate political spending by utilities and large government contractors. Will it pass?
By Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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What would Prop 2 do?

How are Michiganders feeling about Proposal One on their ballot, that’s the question that would call for a constitutional convention in Michigan.Plus, candidates call for a gas tax suspension.

By Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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How are Michiganders feeling about Proposal One on their ballot, that&rsquo;s the question that would call for a constitutional convention in Michigan. Plus, candidates call for a gas tax suspension.
By Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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Do voters want a Con-Con

With absentee ballots set to go out next week, the chairs of the Michigan Democratic and Republican Parties join It’s Just Politics to discuss the midterm election, and what’s worrying them the most.

By Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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With absentee ballots set to go out next week, the chairs of the Michigan Democratic and Republican Parties join It&rsquo;s Just Politics to discuss the midterm election, and what&rsquo;s worrying them the most.
By Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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