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Podcast 83

Podcast 83 is a regular look at the news, stories and trends related to Michigan’s 83 counties from Keweenaw to Monroe, Chippewa to Berrien.

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15:08

Podcast 83 Legislative Update January 14, 2026

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2026/01/14

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Deena Bosworth, Jimmy Johnson and Samantha Gibson of MAC Topics: As the Legislature prepares its 2026 work schedule, MAC’s Podcast 83 team reviewed several continuing issues from 2025 in its latest episode. In the wake of a Court of Claims ruling on a mental health revamp planned by the state, eyes now have turned to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the lead agency on the project, said MAC’s Jimmy Johnson. “So … what happens next? Jan....

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Podcast 83 Legislative Update January 7, 2026

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2026/01/07

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Deena Bosworth, Samantha Gibson and Jimmy Johnson of MAC Topics: MAC’s Podcast 83 team opened its 2026 schedule this week with an analysis of what will go on in Lansing this year. The short answer: Not much. “We recently heard from the House Fiscal Agency at a luncheon, and the numbers projected for the coming (budget) year weren't super promising,” said Samantha Gibson. “I don't think anything too detrimental, as far as the deficit goes, but definitely not what w...

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Podcast 83 Legislative Update December 23 2025

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2025/12/23

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Deena Bosworth, Jimmy Johnson and Samantha Gibson of MAC Topics: In its final episode of 2025, the Podcast 83 team discussed the flurry of legislative activity that struck Lansing around Dec. 18. “It's the holiday season, and we finished up the year. Before we get into specific bills … I think they passed something like 25 bills last week. Which was more, I think, than the rest of the year, is that correct?” host Stephan Currie asked. “That might be. It's a very...

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Podcast 83 Legislative Update December 16 2025

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2025/12/16

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Deena Bosworth, Samantha Gibson and Jimmy Johnson of MAC Topics: A surprising move by the House Appropriations Committee and the potential new financial reporting requirement for commissioners topped the latest regular report from Lansing by the Podcast 83 team. “You never know these days in town, but, last week, at the end of the week, we had some fireworks, that have to do with work projects, how they're funded, where the money goes,” said host Stephan Currie. “...

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Podcast 83 Special Episode on State of Michigan's...

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2025/12/09

Host: Amy Dolinky of MAC Guest: Peter Lindeman, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services consultant Topic: How the state of Michigan is evolving its strategy to address substance use disorder (SUD) is the focus of a new special episode of Podcast 83. Guest host Amy Dolinky, who leads MAC’s opioid settlement advisory work, interviewed Peter Lindeman, a consultant to the state Department of Health and Human Services for the episode. “Share with our listeners today a little bit about t...

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Podcast 83 Special Episode on Airspace Link December...

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2025/12/02

Host: Samantha Gibson Guest: Michael Healander of Airspace Link Topic: A start-up firm based in Detroit is now working with counties and other local governments to ensure that safety comes first in airspace increasingly filled with drones. Michael Healander of Airspace Link spoke with MAC’s Samantha Gibson in a new special episode of Podcast 83 on his firm’s work and what the challenges are ahead for county governments. “Our primary focus is government agencies,” Healander said. “Even though ...

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Podcast 83 Special Episode on Homelessness November...

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2025/11/25

Host: Jimmy Johnson of MAC Guests: Nick Cook and Sarah Rennie of Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness Topic: A special episode of MAC's Podcast 83 this week looks at a growing crisis in all corners of our state: homelessness. "Since 2020, home prices, or rental prices, in Michigan have gone up over 25 percent since the pandemic," said Nick Cook of the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH), "and this is leading to this exacerbated situation of homelessness. We're starting to see m...

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Podcast 83 Legislative Update 11-18-25

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2025/11/18

The MAC Podcast's 83 team reported on a number of topics in their newest episode. Samantha Gibson gave an update on Trial Court Funding, which saw recommendations presented to the legislature last week in a joint hearing in the Senate and House Judiciary Committee. "There's a long way to go before any of this is implemented. Bills have yet to be introduced, so plenty of negotiations to be had, and of course, that looming sunset for court authority to assess those costs is December of 2026." S...

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Podcast 83 Legislative Update 11-12-25

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2025/11/12

MAC's Podcast 83 team reported on what happened last week here in Lansing and even a little bit of what's going to happen this week in their newest episode. Deena Bosworth, Director of Governmental Affairs, started the podcast on the public safety revenue sharing payment. Providing more information about the payment schedule. "We anticipate probably 2 payments in the calendar year, but not until the spring. So, if you're looking for those public safety dollars, just know that you're go...

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Podcast 83 Special on Property Tax Report November 4,...

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2025/11/04

Host: Stephan Currie Guest: Jared Walczak of the National Tax Foundation Topic: Citizens in Michigan and other states who think there’s a practical way to replace the revenue brought in by property taxes are in for a rude awakening, said the author of a new report on taxing options in a special episode of Podcast 83. Jared Walczak authored There’s No Good Way to Pay for Property Tax Repeal, a report issued by the National Tax Foundation in early October. One of its findings is: “All revenue ...

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Podcast 83 Legislative Update October 28, 2025

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2025/10/28

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Deena Bosworth, Jimmy Johnson and Samantha Gibson of MAC Topics: County leaders should not expect to see a great deal of action in the State Capitol as autumn turns to winter, MAC’s Podcast 83 team reported in their newest episode. “I mean, there's really no … pressure on the Legislature needing something to get done,” said host Stephan Currie. “They got together (on paid sick time rules early in 2025) and got something done. The next thing really wasn't until th...

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Podcast 83 Special Episode on Drones October 21, 2025

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2025/10/21

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Matt Rybar of the Michigan Drone Association, Samantha Gibson of MAC Topic: The expanding role and regulatory future of drones is the focus of a new special episode of MAC’s Podcast 83. Matt Rybar of the Michigan Drone Association was interviewed by MAC’s Stephan Currie and Samantha Gibson about his organization’s work and the growing use of drones, aerial and otherwise, in county functions. “So, we've been around as the Michigan Public Safety Drone Association ...

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20:24

Podcast 83 Special Episode on DTE Electric's Work...

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2025/10/14

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Brian Calka of DTE Electric and Samantha Gibson of MAC Topic: Michigan residents frustrated by power outages can lay a good deal of blame on our leafy companions, said an executive with one of the state’s largest utilities in a new episode of Podcast 83. “Trees cause 50 percent of the (electric) outages,” explained Brian Calka, senior vice president for distribution operations for DTE Electric. “You think about these 60- to 70-mph winds. They are ripping trees out...

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Podcast 83 Legislative Update October 7, 2025

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2025/10/07

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Deena Bosworth, Jimmy Johnson and Samantha Gibson of MAC Topics: A “pretty tumultuous” state budget process for fiscal 2026 ended last week in a flurry of action in Lansing ― and yielding a generally positive result for Michigan counties, MAC’s Deena Bosworth reported in the newest episode of Podcast 83. “Our county commissioners stepped up to the plate and communicated with their legislators about revenue sharing and what that really means for county government,”...

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Podcast 83 Legislative Update September 29, 2025

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2025/09/29

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Deena Bosworth, Samantha Gibson and Jimmy Johnson of MAC Topics: Michigan’s state government is likely to shut down at the end of Sept. 30 as legislators continue to wrangle with details for a fiscal 2026 budget year that is supposed to start on Oct. 1. That was the view in MAC’s Lansing offices at midday on Monday, Sept. 29 as the association convened its Podcast 83 team for a quick update episode. “I anticipate a government shutdown. I do,” said Deena Bosworth, ...

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Podcast 83 Legislative Update September 23, 2025

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2025/09/23

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Deena Bosworth, Jimmy Johnson and Samantha Gibson Topics: MAC’s participation in a press conference last week to draw attention to a state plan that threatens local public control of mental health services was one of several topics discussed in this week’s episode of Podcast 83. The event was designed to showcase opposition to the PIHP RFP process, started by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, to alter oversight of community mental health servi...

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Podcast 83 Legislative Update September 16, 2025

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2025/09/16

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Deena Bosworth, Samantha Gibson and Jimmy Johnson of MAC Topics: Frustration remains high in Lansing as state legislators appear little closer to a fiscal year 2026 budget, with only two weeks to start of the budget year. MAC’s concerns center around the House’s budget plan to ax $35 million in county revenue sharing, said Director of Governmental Affairs Deena Bosworth in the latest episode of Podcast 83. “They're meeting. They're talking, they're trying ...

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Podcast 83 Legislative Update September 9, 2025

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2025/09/09

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Deena Bosworth, Samantha Gibson and Jimmy Johnson of MAC Topics: A fiscal 2026 state budget seems ever more distant, even as the start of that fiscal year and a possible government shutdown loom ever larger over Michigan. That’s the assessment of MAC’s Podcast 83 team in its latest Legislative Update report from Lansing. While all three players in the budget process (governor, House, Senate) now have advanced budget documents, the variances in them are massive and...

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Podcast 83 Special Episode on Prosecutor Funding,...

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2025/08/26

Host: Samantha Gibson of MAC Guest: Doug Lloyd, prosecuting attorney of Eaton County Topic: County commissioners need to send a clear and consistent message to state lawmakers that continued inaction on prosecutor funding will not end well for Michigan. That was the message from Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd in a new special episode of Podcast 83. Lloyd, a former president of the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan and an announced candidate for the Republican nomination for st...

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Podcast 83 Special Episode on Opioid Settlements Aug....

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2025/08/15

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Matt Walker, Michigan Attorney General's Office; Amy Dolinky and Jimmy Johnson of MAC Topic: Counties now have new reporting requirements for their opioid settlement funds, said Assistant Attorney General Matt Walker in a special episode of Podcast 83 this week. Those rules are a result of the new Purdue/Sackler settlement released publicly this month. “These settlements are rather complicated from a legal standpoint, but they've been trying to make them a...

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