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Current State #19 | February 7, 2013

Current State — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:54:03 +0000

Today on Current State: Michigan moves closer to expanding Medicaid, assessing MSU and U of M football recruiting classes, a Public Poetry Announcement featuring Robert Hayden, the murals on West Saginaw in Lansing, and a preview of the MSU Symphony's upcoming performance.

Medicaid expansion in Michigan closer to reality

Current State — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:08:08 +0000

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder made it official yesterday: He supports expanding the state’s Medicaid program.

Grading the football recruiting hauls for MSU, U of M

Current State — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:59:01 +0000

National Signing Day is a minor secular holiday for college football fans. It's the day when the nation's top-rated recruits announce where they'll be playing football next year. Local sports journalist Jack Ebling breaks down yesterday's announcements and who's joining the Spartans and the Wolverines.

Public Poetry Announcement: Introduction and poet Robert Hayden

Current State — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:49:55 +0000

Today we’re starting a new recurring segment on Current State. It’s called Public Poetry Announcement.

The history behind the murals at Shanora's Beauty and Barber Supply

Current State — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:36:52 +0000

Just a few blocks northwest of the Capitol building is Shanora’s Beauty and Barber Supply at 829 West Saginaw Street. Shanora’s was established by its owner Ora Fuller 29 years ago today.

MSU Symphony Orchestra’s latest program includes Beethoven, Copland

Current State — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:07:44 +0000

The MSU Symphony Orchestra’s next concert is Friday, Feb. 8, at the Wharton Center. They’ll play Beethoven’s First Symphony, music from Aaron Copland’s “Billy the Kid,” and “The Chairman Dances” by John Adams. WKAR’s Melissa Benmark speaks with MSU Director of Orchestras Kevin Noe about the the program, starting with the Beethoven, which has a beginning that almost sounds like an ending.