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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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Podcast 83 Legislative Update March 17, 2026

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2026/03/17

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Samantha Gibson and Jimmy Johnson of MAC Topics: In a quick-hit episode this week, MAC’s Podcast 83 team discussed the House’s efforts to do away with two policies: the state’s clean energy standards and a cap on the number of hours worked by retired sheriff employees who return to service. House Bill 5711, by Rep. Pat Outman (R-Montcalm) “would repeal the 100 percent clean energy standards by 2040 that was put into effect in 2023,” said Samantha Gibson, “and that...

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Podcast 83 Legislative Update March 11, 2026

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2026/03/11

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Deena Bosworth, Jimmy Johnson and Samantha Gibson of MAC Topics: Host Stephan Currie welcomed the MAC team to the newest episode of Podcast 83 with an unusual observation for recent times at the State Capitol: “They have been busy in Lansing-ish, I guess. There are bills being introduced, committee meetings, hearings and sessions being held. And some voting, I guess we could say.” “Except for they still have this goal,” Deena Bosworth quipped, “at least the Hous...

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16:44

Podcast 83 Legislative Update March 3, 2026

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2026/03/03

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Deena Bosworth, Samantha Gibson and Jimmy Johnson of MAC Topics: In a wide-ranging episode this week, MAC’s Podcast 83 team reviewed a variety of policy proposals in Lansing that could harm ― and help ― county governments. Keying off Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposals for housing affordability, in her State of the State address, MAC’s Deena Bosworth said: “There's a package of bills again this year, and it's all about how you build more housing in urban areas espec...

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Podcast 83 Special Episode on NACo Drug Program...

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2026/02/24

Host: Stephan Currie Guest: Jamara Green of NACo Topic: In a special episode of Podcast 83, host Stephan Currie talks with the National Association of Counties (NACo) about a health benefit that can aid county employees and residents alike. Jamara Green, assistant for special projects for NACo, detailed the benefits of NACo’s Live Healthy program, which provides prescription savings in partnership with CVS. “It is offered exclusively to NACO member counties,” Green noted. “Of those counties, ...

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13:23

Podcast 83 Legislative Update February 17, 2026

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2026/02/17

Follow the money. That’s theme of the newest Podcast 83 episode, which breaks down Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s fiscal 2027 budget proposal, released last week. “We've got a budget presentation from last week we want to talk about,” said host Stephan Currie. “So, let's jump right into it. Deena, do you want to kick us off a little bit on our top legislative item on the budget? We typically look at revenue sharing. “So, again this year, we're looking at the governor recommended flat funding (on cou...

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Podcast 83 Legislative Update February 10, 2026

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2026/02/10

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Deena Bosworth, Samantha Gibson and Jimmy Johnson of MAC Topics: MAC’s Podcast 83 team discussed concerning trends this week as the state awaits Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s formal budget presentation on Wednesday afternoon. “Over the weekend, we saw (Whitmer) talk about property taxes,” said Deena Bosworth, “which, you know, … I'm a little nervous about what that means. “It’s a theme we've heard a few times now from different people,” replied host Stephan Currie....

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23:53

Podcast 83 Legislator Spotlight February 3, 2026

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2026/02/03

Host: Deena Bosworth: Guests: Rep. Steve Frisbie, Samantha Gibson and Jimmy Johnson of MAC Topics: Expect to see a great deal of discussion on property tax changes in 2026 but maybe not any action, said Rep. Steve Frisbie (R-Calhoun) in the latest “Legislator Spotlight” episode of Podcast 83. Frisbie is now in his first term from the 44th House District after serving more than a decade on the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners. Asked by host Deena Bosworth about House Speaker Matt Hall’s (...

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Podcast 83 Legislator Spotlight January 27, 2026

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2026/01/27

Host: Deena Bosworth Guests: State Rep. John Fitzgerald (D-Kent) and Samantha Gibson of MAC Topics: State Rep. John Fitzgerald (D-Kent) urged county leaders to reach out more to him and his colleagues in the Legislature during 2026’s first “Legislator Spotlight” episode of Podcast 83. “You've always been great to local units of government and wonderful to work with and talk to, so I appreciate that, and I appreciate you still maintaining that focus,” said MAC’s Deena Bosworth, filling in for...

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17:25

Podcast 83 Legislative Update January 21, 2026

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2026/01/21

Host: Stephan Currie Guests: Deena Bosworth, Samantha Gibson and Jimmy Johnson of MAC Topics: Comments by House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Kalamazoo) about his 2026 priorities were a focus of this week’s episode of Podcast 83. “The biggest one that affects our members the most is Speaker Hall is talking about property tax reform,” said Deena Bosworth. “We don't know what this looks like. We don't know if he's talking about elimination of property taxes with a replacement of some kind of mechanism. ...

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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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11:40

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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17:58

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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17:46

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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22:51

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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11:31

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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