Today, on Stateside, a new state budget paves the way into another uncertain year. Also, a discussion about how undocumented immigrants have been shut out of federal aid during the pandemic.
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Gov Whitmer’s releases proposed 2021-22 budget, largest in Michigan history
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Stateside's conversation with Rick Pluta
- Rick Pluta is the Michigan Public Radio Network's Lansing bureau chief.
Shirkey comments are symptom of culture of disrespect toward women, says State Sen. Chang
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Stateside’s conversation with Stephanie Chang
- Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) is a Michigan state senator.
Congress slams door on undocumented immigrants for COVID relief, but aid is available
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Stateside’s conversation with Charo Ledon
- Charo Ledon is a co-founder of Buenos Vecinos, a volunteer-led group in Washtenaw County helping undocumented immigrants.
A brief history of masks in medicine
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Stateside’s conversation with Dr. Howard Markel
- Dr. Howard Markel is a medical historian and director of the Center for the History of Medicine at University of Michigan.
How Michigan-based Pfizer plans to ramp up production of the COVID vaccine
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Stateside’s conversation with Elizabeth Weise
- Elizabeth Weise is a reporter for USA Today. You can read her latest reporting on the Pfizer vaccine here.
