Michigan’s House of Representatives has flipped from Democratic to Republican control. The state Senate, which was not up for reelection, still has a Democrat majority. And Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, is still governor. All this means we’re heading into an interesting era of divided government. We talked to State Rep. Bill G. Schuette, a young state House representative from Midland, about his party's wins and their priorities for Lansing. 

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Bill G. Schuette, state House representative for Michigan's 95th House District,

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Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.

Michigan’s House of Representatives has flipped from Democratic to Republican control. The state Senate, which was not up for reelection, still has a Democrat majority. And Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, is still governor. All this means we’re heading into an interesting era of divided government. We talked to State Rep. Bill G. Schuette, a young state House representative from Midland, about his party's wins and their priorities for Lansing. 
GUEST: 
Bill G. Schuette, state House representative for Michigan's 95th House District,
Looking for more conversations from Stateside? <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/programs/stateside">Right this way</a>.
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Music in this episode by<a href="https://www.sessions.blue/"> Blue Dot Sessions.</a>

Ever wondered why we call ourselves “Michiganders”? Or why we say “pop” instead of “soda”? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That’s why we’re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.

To share a story or submit your questions, head to michiganpublic.org/onhand

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Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
To share a story or submit your questions, head to <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand">michiganpublic.org/onhand</a>
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganpublic.org/podfund