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MSU's Power Plant Can't Keep Up With Campus Electricity Demand Jan. 7, 2002 \| WKAR - Erin Toner reports that Michigan State University's power plant may not be able to keep up with a growing demand for electricity on campus.
Biologist Claims A Population Of Cougars Are Breeding In Michigan Wild Jan. 10, 2002 \| WKAR - Gretchen Millich reports a wildlife biologist says he has positive proof that a breeding population of cougars are living in the wild in Michigan.
Modern Weather Forecasting Still Requires A Human Touch Jan. 14, 2002 \| WKAR - Matthew Ferguson reports that even in the information age, weather forecasting still requires a human touch.
Brian Greene, Who Authored "The Elegant Universe," Talks About His Book Jan. 17, 2002 \| WKAR - Scott Pohl talks with Columbia University physics and mathematics professor Brian Greene. Greene is the author of "The Elegant Universe," a best-selling look at the theories of general relativity and quantum mechanics.
Activists In Michigan Seek Lighter Sentencing For Drug Offenders Jan. 18, 2002 \| WKAR - Activists in Michigan are working to place a question on the next election ballot to ease tough sentencing guidelines and require treatment for first and second-time drug offenders. Gretchen Millich has the story.
Governor Engler Talks About New Initiatives And His Past Government Careers Jan. 23, 2002 \| WKAR - Gretchen Millich reports that Governor John Engler used his State of the State speech to outline some new initiatives, but also to look back at his career in state government.
A Discussion On Ron Mason As The New MSU Athletic Director Jan. 28, 2002 \| WKAR - Scott Pohl talks with WKAR Sports Director Earle Robinson about the announcement that Ron Mason will be MSU Athletic Director.
Lansing Mayor David Hollister's 2002 State Of The City Address Jan. 29, 2002 \| WKAR - Erin Toner reports on Lansing Mayor David Hollister's 2002 State of the City Address.
An Interview With Super Bowl Million Dollar Kick Finalist Randy Rial Feb. 1, 2002 \| WKAR - Scott Pohl talks to Super Bowl Million Dollar Kick finalist Randy Rial, a manufacturing manager from Battle Creek.
A Discussion About Governor Engler's "MI-family" Health Care Proposal Feb. 5, 2002 \| MPR - MPRN's Sarah Hulett reports on a public hearing in Lansing to discuss Governor Engler's "MI-family" health care proposal.
Governor Engler's New Plan To Increase Funding For Schools Feb. 6, 2002 \| MPR - Rick Pluta reports on Governor Engler's new plan to increase funding for schools and the controversy over where the money would come from.
Governor Engler’s 2003 Spending Plan And Budget Cuts Feb. 8, 2002 \| MPR - Governor Engler’s spending plan for the 2003 fiscal year adds up to $39 billion dollars. That’s $72 million dollars less than the state has to spend this year, requiring the budget writers to find cuts and savings anywhere they could.
Governor Engler's Aim To Raise Michigan’s Diesel Fuel Tax Feb. 14, 2002 \| MPR - Sarah Hulett reports that Governor Engler wants to raise Michigan’s diesel fuel tax, which is paid primarily by truckers. He says it should match the tax paid by other motorists, who pony up four cents a gallon more.
New Michigan Law Makes Getting Narcotics From Doctors Easier For Patients Feb. 15, 2002 \| MPR - Rick Pluta reports on new Michigan laws that make it easier for doctors to write prescriptions for powerful, pain-killing narcotics for patients who are deathly ill. The laws also require doctors and nurses to be trained in palliative care.
Colonel Robinson Will Retire From The Department After 34 Years On The Force Feb. 18, 2002 \| MPR - Next month, State Police Director Michael Robinson will retire from the department after 34 years on the force. Governor Engler appointed Robinson to lead the department 11 years ago.
An Interview With Colonel Robinson Reminiscing About His Career Feb. 19, 2002 \| MPR - In this second of a two-part interview with Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta, Colonel Robinson reminisced about his career with the State Police, including his days as an undercover narcotics officer.
"The Vagina Monologues" Addesses Domestic Assault And Afghanistan Women Feb. 22, 2002 \| WKAR - MSU journalism student Anne Edison-Swift reports on the MSU Women's Council production of "The Vagina Monologues".
Michigan Grey Wolf Moves From "endangered" To "threatened" Feb. 25, 2002 \| WKAR - Gretchen Millich reports that state and federal wildlife officials are expected to downlist the grey wolf in Michigan from "endangered" to "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act.
NPR White House Correspondent And Monroe-native Don Gonyea Is Interviewed Mar. 4, 2002 \| WKAR - Matthew Ferguson talks with NPR White House correspondent and Monroe-native Don Gonyea.
GM Given Permission To Increase Emissions At One Of Its Lansing Plants Mar. 5, 2002 \| WKAR - State environmental officials are expected to grant GM permission to increase emissions at one of its Lansing assembly plants.
Michigan-Canadian Borders Get Attention After September Terrorist Attacks Mar. 11, 2002 \| MPR - Six months after September's terrorist attacks, people in Michigan are paying closer attention to the border they share with Canada.
Michigan Airports Go Through Changes After 9-11 Mar. 12, 2002 \| WKAR - Since the 9-11 attacks, there have been some very obvious changes at Michigan's airports.
Racial Profiling Since The 9-11 Attacks Mar. 13, 2002 \| MPR - Have politicians abandoned efforts to curtail the practice of racial profiling since the 9-11 attacks? Rick Pluta reports.
NPR's Ira Fatow Talks About Her Show "Talk Of The Nation Science Friday" Mar. 15, 2002 \| WKAR - NPR Science Correspondent Ira Fatow, host of "Talk of the Nation Science Friday", talks with WKAR's Matt Ferguson in advance of a special TOTN broadcast from MSU's new Biomedical and Physical Sciences Building.
State Efforts To Lure More Students Into Nursing Programs Mar. 18, 2002 \| MPR - At the state Capitol, efforts are underway to help lure more students into nursing programs. But as Michigan Public Radio's Sarah Hulett reports, a bigger problem might be getting nurses to stay in the field.
Susan Woods Discusses The Highlights Of East Lansing Film Festival Mar. 20, 2002 \| WKAR - Scott Pohl talks with East Lansing Film Festival director Susan Woods about the highlights of this year's event.
Michigan Lawmakers Unable To Agree Upon Unemployment Resolutions Mar. 22, 2002 \| MPR - Michigan lawmakers began their spring break leaving behind some unfinished business. They were unable to come to an agreement on a plan for boosting unemployment benefits to workers laid off as a result of the recession.
Should Students Be Taught Evolution, Or Is It Not Based On Scientific Evidence? Mar. 25, 2002 \| WKAR - A handful of lawmakers at the state Capitol have proposed that a theory called "Intelligent Design" be presented in middle and high school science classes, along with the evolutionary model.
Author And Terrorism Expert Peter Bergen Discusses Osama Bin Laden Apr. 4, 2002 \| WKAR - Author and terrorism expert Peter Bergen shares his firsthand knowledge of suspected September 11th mastermind Osama bin Laden.
The Michigan Historical Museum Hosts "Thirty Years Of Rock And Roll" Exhibit Apr. 8, 2002 \| WKAR - The Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing is hosting a traveling exhibit called "Thirty Years of Rock and Roll". Exhibit Designer Steve Ostrander gave WKAR's Scott Pohl a tour.
East Lansing School District To Lay-off Teachers At The End Of School Year Apr. 15, 2002 \| WKAR - Gretchen Millich reports the East Lansing School District is planning to lay-off about 40 to 45 teachers at the end of this school year.
MSU Students And Job Recruiters Join Forces On "Project Green 2002" Apr. 18, 2002 \| WKAR - Almost 250 Michigan State University students will join job recruiters in working together on a community service project. "Project Green 2002" is being run by MSU's Lear Corporation Career Services Center.
Governor Engler Has Unveiled The Administration's "NextEnergy" Plan Apr. 19, 2002 \| MPR - Governor Engler has unveiled the administration's "NextEnergy" plan.
Lansing Students Who Skip School Face The New "Truancy Court" Apr. 22, 2002 \| WKAR - In Lansing, students who skip school have to appear with their parents in the city's new Truancy Court. Erin Toner reports.
The Search For A New Executive Director For Capital City Airport Begins Apr. 25, 2002 \| WKAR - Three members of the Capital Region Airport Authority are conducting a search for a new executive director for Capital City airport.
Michigan Legislature Gives Funding Only To Anti-abortion Clinics May. 3, 2002 \| MPR - The state Senate has voted to change the way Michigan hands out family planning dollars. It would give a priority in funding to clinics that don't offer abortions, or provide abortion referrals.
New Plan Assists Blue Cross-Blue Shield Of Michigan May. 10, 2002 \| WKAR - Republicans have introduced a plan to fix Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Michigan. It's supposed to make Michigan's largest health coverage provider more competetive and help erase millions of dollars in losses it sustains from selling coverage to small businesses.
Retired Lansing Schools administrator Ni... May. 14, 2002 \| WKAR - Retired Lansing Schools administrator Nino Rodriguez is the newest Lansing City Councilmember. Rodriguez fills the vacancy opened by the resignation of at-large Councilmember Lou Adado, Junior. WKAR's Matthew Ferguson spoke with Rodriguez.
The three Republicans and three Democrat... May. 22, 2002 \| MPR - The three Republicans and three Democrats running for Governor of Michigan met at a taped-for-television candidates' forum in Brighton. Its purpose was to discuss environmental issues. But, as Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports, the event got off to a contentious start even before the taping had begun.
Scott Pohl talks with the author of "Die... May. 23, 2002 \| WKAR - Scott Pohl talks with the author of "Diet for a Small Planet," Frances Moore Lappe'.
Scott Pohl talks with Rick Pluta, who pr... May. 29, 2002 \| MPR - Scott Pohl talks with Rick Pluta, who produced a documentary on the telephone industry in Michigan for the public TV series "Michigan at Risk".
MPR's Rick Pluta reports on the Mackinac... Jun. 3, 2002 \| MPR - MPR's Rick Pluta reports on the Mackinac Island conference hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce for the state's business and political leaders.
Scott Pohl talks with several people aud... Jun. 5, 2002 \| WKAR - Scott Pohl talks with several people auditioning in Lansing for "The Weakest Link" game show. The first potential contestant he talks with is Cathy Bacile. Scott participated in the audition himself and made the first cut.
Many people in Michigan grew up in commu... Jun. 10, 2002 \| WKAR - Many people in Michigan grew up in communities where everyone knew their neighbors and no one locked their front door. A group in Ann Arbor has recaptured those bonds of community in what's called a "co-housing" development. Gretchen Millich reports more co-housing projects are underway in Ann Arbor and Lansing.
The city of Lansing may soon be faced wi... Jun. 17, 2002 \| WKAR - The city of Lansing may soon be faced with the question of adopting a so-called "living wage" law. Erin Toner reports.
Robert Anthony is Communications and Mar... Jun. 20, 2002 \| WKAR - Robert Anthony is Communications and Marketing Services Manager with the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association, but he has also been a freelance writer for over 20 years. Scott Pohl talked with him about his book: "Job Surfing: Freelancing".
Lansing's Old Town is the scene of the "... Jun. 21, 2002 \| WKAR - Lansing's Old Town is the scene of the "Festival of the Sun". Scott Pohl spoke with Linda Sutton, Executive Director of the Old Town Commercial Association and Jennifer Ricks, who is the event's director.
The Capitol Area Humane Society in Lansi... Jun. 24, 2002 \| WKAR - The Capitol Area Humane Society in Lansing hopes to save many animals with a new initiative: to end euthanasia of placeable pets within five years. Gretchen Millich reports.
Scott Pohl talks with State Department o... Jun. 26, 2002 \| WKAR - Scott Pohl talks with State Department of Treasury spokesman Terry Stanton about an auction of coins and currency from the state's Unclaimed Property Division. The items come mostly from dormant safety deposit boxes.
What would an opera about Michigan's bud... Jun. 27, 2002 \| MPR - What would an opera about Michigan's budget crisis sound like? It might sound like "Michigania in Detto," a tragic story of loss - loss of revenue. "Michigania in Detto" was written by Melissa Ingells and produced by Sarah Hulett for Michigan Public Radio. Special thanks to opera host Jody Knol, Sue Thomas and the Steiner Chorale and Aaron Theno of the University of Michigan opera program.
Rick Pluta looks at the latest developme... Jul. 1, 2002 \| MPR - Rick Pluta looks at the latest developments in the ongoing quest to save Michigan from fiscal ruin.
A coalition of hospitals and health care... Jul. 3, 2002 \| MPR - A coalition of hospitals and health care organizations has turned in nearly half a (m) million signatures in support of a ballot initiative. The measure would redirect the way Michigan spends its share of the national tobacco settlement. But as Michigan Public Radio's Sarah Hulett reports, support from the state's hospitals has splintered amid threats to needed Medicaid dollars for hospitals.
The Michigan Department of Community Hea... Jul. 3, 2002 \| WKAR - The Michigan Department of Community Health reported this week the first documented case of an infection that's resistant to the commonly-used anti-biotic Vancomycin. Infectious disease experts from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention are helping Michigan officials investigate the case. WKAR's Gretchen Millich spoke with Dr. David Johnson, Michigan's Chief Medical Executive.
Scott Pohl spoke with Peter Sullivan, Pr... Jul. 9, 2002 \| WKAR - Scott Pohl spoke with Peter Sullivan, President and C.E.O. of the Lansing Entertainment Authority, about the third annual Common Ground festival. He says one new component of this year's festival is a crafts area.
Scott Pohl talks with Lynn Henning of th... Jul. 18, 2002 \| WKAR - Scott Pohl talks with Lynn Henning of the Detroit News about the selection of Dave Lewis as the new Head Coach of the Detroit Red Wings.
Lansing officials may go to court to try... Jul. 24, 2002 \| WKAR - Lansing officials may go to court to try to block a new gasoline pipeline from being buried near residential areas in the city. A ruling Tuesday by the Michigan Public Service Commission allows the project to move forward, despite Lansing's concerns that it could put city residents at risk. Erin Toner reports.
Erin Toner talks with candidates for the... Jul. 25, 2002 \| WKAR - Erin Toner talks with candidates for the Lansing City Council (Part 1)
Erin Toner talks with candidates for the... Jul. 26, 2002 \| WKAR - Erin Toner talks with candidates for the Lansing City Council (Part 2)
Matthew Ferguson looks at a primary race... Jul. 30, 2002 \| WKAR - Matthew Ferguson looks at a primary race in an area north of Lansing, the new 33rd state Senate district…which encompasses Isabella, Clinton, Ionia, and Montcalm Counties.
Michigan taxes its businesses based on a... Jul. 30, 2002 \| MPR - Michigan taxes its businesses based on a complex formula that no other state uses today. The Single Business Tax's days are numbered, though, and discussions are already underway in Lansing to figure out how to replace it. Michigan Public Radio's Sarah Hulett reports.
Every candidate in this year's race for ... Jul. 30, 2002 \| MPR - Every candidate in this year's race for Governor agrees that Michigan's Single Business Tax should be replaced by something that's more fair. But the three Democrats and two Republicans differ on how get there. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta has this roundup of the candidates' views
In the Democratic primary in Ingham Coun... Jul. 31, 2002 \| WKAR - In the Democratic primary in Ingham County's 23rd state Senate district, veteran legislator Lingg Brewer is running against first-term state Representative Virgil Bernaro. Gretchen Millich reports.
Michigan school districts are facing bud... Jul. 31, 2002 \| MPR - Michigan school districts are facing budget troubles that, in some cases, are forcing teacher and other staff layoffs and reductions in services to students. Some people say these problems are evidence that it's time the state did some tinkering with Proposal A, the school funding plan that was approved by voters eight years ago. MPR's Rick Pluta reports.
Questions over how to change the Proposa... Jul. 31, 2002 \| MPR - Questions over how to change the Proposal A school funding scheme have become central to this year's campaign to replace Governor Engler. Michigan Public Radio's Sarah Hulett has this report on the views of the Democratic and Republican candidates.
The newly configured 24th state Senate d... Aug. 1, 2002 \| WKAR - The newly configured 24th state Senate district consists of three counties: Allegan, Barry and Eaton. The counties are side-by-side, in a perfect rectangle, extending from Lake Michigan to the City of Lansing. Three candidates are running in the Republican primary there. As the election draws near, all three are focused on one group of voters: Republicans who live in Eaton County. Gretchen Millich reports.
Over the last decade, Michigan has built... Aug. 1, 2002 \| MPR - Over the last decade, Michigan has built itself into an economic powerhouse. Much of that success has been attributed to targeted tax breaks administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. But critics have raised questions about who gets these incentives. And, they've complained the tax breaks don't always go to communities that need the help. Michigan Public Radio's Sarah Hulett has this report.
This year's gubernatorial candidates dif... Aug. 1, 2002 \| MPR - This year's gubernatorial candidates differ on the way they'd like to shape the state's economic development policies over the next four years. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta has this roundup of the Democratic and Republican candidates' views.
The Michigan State University Children's... Aug. 2, 2002 \| WKAR - The Michigan State University Children's Choir will perform at the Sixth World Symposium on Choral Music in Minneapolis through August 10th. The Symposium will feature professional choirs including The Boys Choir of Harlem, Chanticleer, and Bobby McFerrin and Voicestra. The MSU Children's Choir is the only non-professional American choir chosen through an audition, out of 23 chosen worldwide. There are about 60 singers in the choir, from fourth graders to high schoolers. The choir was formed as part of the university's Community Music School nine years ago by director Mary Alice Stollak. Scott Pohl and Gretchen Millich prepared this report.
Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granh... Aug. 7, 2002 \| MPR - Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm won a hard-fought contest to become the Democratic nominee to run for Governor. In the Republican primary, Lieutenant Governor Dick Posthumus won an easy victory to become his party's nominee. We have two reports from Michigan Public Radio. The first is from Rick Pluta on the Posthumus campaign, the second from Sarah Hulett focuses on the Granholm campaign.
Michigan's next governor will be saddled... Aug. 2, 2002 \| MPR - Michigan's next governor will be saddled with the task of dealing with the growing costs of providing Medicaid services to poor people in need of health care. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta has more on the state's Medicaid dilemma.
All five Republicans and Democrats runni... Aug. 2, 2002 \| MPR - All five Republicans and Democrats running for Governor agree that it'll be tough to fix Medicaid and continue providing health care for people who would otherwise be unable to afford insurance. Michigan Public Radio's Sarah Hulett reports.
Election 2002: The Greens Choose An Engineer Turned Part-time Handyman To Lead The Party's Ticket As Its Candidate For Governor. MPR's Rick Pluta Reports. Aug. 5, 2002 \| MPR - The Green Party of Michigan held its convention in Lansing to choose candidates for the November ballot. The Greens chose an engineer turned part-time handyman to lead the party's ticket as its candidate for Governor. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta has more.
Scott Pohl talks with Bill Ballenger abo... Aug. 7, 2002 \| WKAR - Scott Pohl talks with Bill Ballenger about primary election results.
Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta previ... Aug. 12, 2002 \| MPR - Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta previews the coming debate in the state Legislature over whether to override one of Governor Engler's budget vetoes.
State lawmakers made history Tuesday whe... Aug. 13, 2002 \| MPR - State lawmakers made history Tuesday when they voted to override a budget veto signed by Governor Engler last month. As Michigan Public Radio’s Sarah Hulett reports, lawmakers were under intense pressure from local governments to restore hundreds of millions of dollars in state payments.
Rick Pluta has more on how Governor Engl... Aug. 14, 2002 \| MPR - Rick Pluta has more on how Governor Engler is reacting to being the first victim of a legislative override in 25 years. The Governor says he plans to continue fighting three ballot proposals that will go before voters in Novmber.
As Michigan Democrats and Republicans ga... Aug. 26, 2002 \| MPR - As Michigan Democrats and Republicans gathered for their nominating conventions in Lansing and Detroit, there was agreement on one point... that November will decide what direction the state takes after Governor Engler retires. We have reports from Sarah Hulett and Rick Pluta of Michigan Public Radio.
The city of Lansing is the car Capital o... Aug. 28, 2002 \| WKAR - The city of Lansing is the car Capital of North America, producing more than 400,000 automobiles a year at three General Motors plants. The people who live there are generally proud of the distinction, but also have to live with the effects of that much industry in their neighborhoods. That includes odors city residents say can taint summer breezes and ruin a backyard barbecue. As Erin Toner reports, GM is now recruiting its neighbors to help the company control foul emissions from its plants.
The Michigan Historical Museum opens a m... Sep. 20, 2002 \| WKAR - The Michigan Historical Museum opens a magical exhibit Saturday (9/21). "Houdini: A Magician Among the Spirits" will give visitors a look into the career and personality of perhaps the most famous magician ever. Scott Pohl speaks about the exhibit with Maria Quinlan Leiby of the museum.
The Capital Region Airport Authority is ... Sep. 23, 2002 \| WKAR - The Capital Region Airport Authority is holding a public forum with the finalists for the Capital City Airport's Executive Director position. Dick Baker is Chairperson of the Authority. He tells WKAR's Scott Pohl that all five finalists for the airport's top job have been invited.
The Capital Area District Library is tak... Sep. 23, 2002 \| WKAR - The Capital Area District Library is taking nominations for "Capital Area Reads: One Book, Many Voices". The idea is to get everyone in the Lansing area to read the same book at the same time. About 20 titles will be submitted to a committee, which will choose three finalists on October 18th. Library staff will make the final selection on November 20th. Scott Pohl spoke with Marketing Director Gretchen Cochran about what organizers hope to gain by encouraging people to simultaneously read one book.
Michigan State University President Pete... Sep. 25, 2002 \| WKAR - Michigan State University President Peter McPherson delivered his 10th State of the University address at the Wharton Center. McPherson said Michigan State is in good shape heading into what looks to be another tough budget year. Erin Toner reports.
The state racing commissioner, Annette B... Oct. 1, 2002 \| WKAR - The state racing commissioner, Annette Bacola, is considering an application for a new race track in mid-Michigan. Scott Pohl spoke with Bacola about the application.
One Book, One Community: One Community Reads Bradbury Classic Oct. 4, 2002 \| WKAR - Scott Pohl talks with MSU's Kristan Tetens about a plan to get as many people in the area as possible to read and discuss Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451.
The Democratic and Republican candidates... Oct. 8, 2002 \| MPR - The Democratic and Republican candidates for Governor of Michigan met in their first formal debate at a Grand Rapids television studio (W-O-O-D T-V). That appearance may be the only chance most voters will have to see Lieutenant Governor Dick Posthumus and Attorney General Jennifer Granholm face each other. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports on the often-contentious discussion between the candidates.
The Michigan State University Press is p... Oct. 9, 2002 \| WKAR - The Michigan State University Press is planning a series of books to mark MSU's sesquicentennial in 2005. The first of those books has just been published. MSU Art History professor Linda Stanford and the director of the MSU Museum, Kurt Dewhurst, have compiled "MSU Campus: Buildings, Places, Spaces. Architecture and the Campus Park of Michigan State University." Scott Pohl asked Stanford and Dewhurst about the book.
A film made in Michigan for public telev... Oct. 11, 2002 \| WKAR - A film made in Michigan for public television will have a screening at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing. Assistant Michigan State University English Professor and independent filmmaker Jeffrey C. Wray is also co-director of the Film Studies Program at MSU. His movie, "China," will run on PBS. Scott Pohl talked with him about the project...
Michigan's Democratic and Republican can... Oct. 14, 2002 \| MPR - Michigan's Democratic and Republican candidates for Governor have very different ideas about how they would deal with the future of charter schools. Democrat Jennifer Granholm says it's time that the state's efforts at spurring innovation in education are returned to traditional K-12 public schools. Republican Dick Posthumus says charter schools are providing a choice where people are dissatisfied with their public schools, and there should be more of them. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports
Election 2002: MSU Professor Chuck Atkin Talks With Scott Pohl About The Tone Of The Current Ads Being Run In The Race For Governor. Oct. 16, 2002 \| WKAR - Voters may find negative campaign advertisements annoying, but a Michigan State University Communications Professor says they're effective...and that's why politicians use them. Chuck Atkin recently told Scott Pohl that he isn't surprised by the tone of the current ads being run in the race for governor of Michigan.
Election 2002: How Do The Gubernatorial Candidates Intend To Address The Financial Health Of Michigan's Cities? MPR's Rick PLuta Reports. Oct. 21, 2002 \| MPR - Michigan's next governor will be faced with a bleak financial picture for the state, and many of its cities will likely still be struggling with their own budget woes. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta has this roundup of how the state's four major and minor party candidates intend to address the financial health of Michigan's cities.
Three Michigan cities have been taken ov... Oct. 21, 2002 \| MPR - Three Michigan cities have been taken over by the state in as many years. They share similar problems: eroding tax bases, industrial flight, political infighting. Michigan Public Radio's Sarah Hulett has this look at the state's municipal takeover law and cities' struggles to avoid bankruptcy.
Michigan May Be At The Center Of A Debate Over Who Owns Water. Oct. 22, 2002 \| MPR - The deep glacial cavities that define Michigan's two peninsulas hold the single biggest freshwater resource in the world. In recent years, environmentalists have begun to sound the alarm that the world's already scant supply of fresh water is disappearing faster than it has in the past. And they say Michigan will likely find itself at the center of a debate over who owns water. Michigan Public Radio's Sarah Hulett reports.
Election 2002: Michigan's Gubernatorial Hopefuls Each See The State's Role In Protecting Great Lakes Water Differently. MPR's Rick Pluta Reports. Oct. 22, 2002 \| MPR - Michigan's gubernatorial hopefuls from the major and minor parties all say it's important to prevent the diversion of Great Lakes water. But as Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports, each candidate sees the state's role in protecting that resource differently.
Scott Pohl Talks With Editor Rich Ramhoff About "Noise," A New Weekly Publication. Oct. 23, 2002 \| WKAR - A new free, weekly publication from Gannett Newspapers and the Lansing State Journal begins publication today. Rich Ramhoff is Editor and General Manager of "Noise," which he says is aimed at the 18-to-34-year-olds who haven't been reading traditional newspapers. Ramhoff spoke with Scott Pohl about the new paper.
MPR's Rick Pluta Reports On The Challenge Of Getting State Assistance To Rural Families. Oct. 23, 2002 \| MPR - Most of Michigan's poor people live in or near its cities. And programs to help impoverished families focus on services in urban areas. But many of the state's poor families also live in rural areas, far from the people and the services that can help them. Getting assistance to those families is a unique and difficult challenge for the state. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta has more.
Election 2002: Candidates Have Few Ideas For Dealing With Rural Poverty. MPR's Sarah Hulett Reports. Oct. 23, 2002 \| MPR - Michigan's major and minor party candidates for Governor have few ideas aimed specifically at dealing with rural poverty. The Democratic, Republican, Green and U.S. Taxpayers party nominees are in general agreement that a strong economic plan is the best way to assist the state's rural poor. Michigan Public Radio's Sarah Hulett reports.
Election 2002: WKAR's Matthew Ferguson Talks With Ed Sarpolus About A New EPIC-MRA Poll Showing Granholm Pulling Away From Posthumus In The Race For Governor. Oct. 24, 2002 \| WKAR - A new poll released by EPIC-MRA shows Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jennifer Granholm pulling away from Republican nomineee Dick Posthumus. Last week, Granholm held a 12-point advantage over Posthumus. This week, that lead is up to 14 points, with 51 percent favoring Ms. Granholm and 37 percent supporting Mr. Posthumus. WKAR's Matthew Ferguson talked with EPIC-MRA pollster Ed Sarpolus yesterday at his office in Lansing. Sarpolus says even though there are less than two weeks to the election, it's still possible for a Posthumus win.
Election 2002: Are Slavery Reparations A "wedge" Issue In This Year's Elections? MPR's Rick Pluta Has A Report. Oct. 28, 2002 \| MPR - One of the issues that's emerged in this year's election campaign is where Democratic candidates stand on reparations for the descendents of black slaves. Republicans say some Democrats support direct payments to African Americans, and that's out of step with what most voters think. Democratic candidates say their views on the question are being misrepresented and the tactic is an appeal to racial bigotry. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta has a report.
Election 2002: Erin Toner Goes On The Campaign Trail With Lansing Council Candidate Kathy Pelleran. Oct. 29, 2002 \| WKAR - On November 5th, voters in Lansing will choose someone to fill one at-large seat on the city council. The candidates are Kathy Pelleran and Brian Jeffries -- both current Lansing Community College trustees. Erin Toner caught up with Kathy Pelleran as she campaigned door-to-door in south Lansing.
Election 2002: Interview With Lansing Council Candidate Brian Jeffries Oct. 29, 2002 \| WKAR - Brian Jeffries is a candidate for Lansing's at-large City Council position. Erin Toner spoke with Jeffries at his office at Michigan State University. Jeffries is a lawyer for the Michigan State student government's Office of Legal Services.
Election 2002: Jennifer Granholm Counting On Support Of Women Voters. Oct. 31, 2002 \| WKAR - If she's elected next week, Democratic nominee Jennifer Granholm will be the first woman to serve as Michigan's Governor. Much of her support comes from working women who identify with her as the state's first female Attorney General. Women have also played a big part in funding Granholm's campaign. Michigan Public Radio's Gretchen Millich reports.
Election 2002: As Voters Chose A New One, Do They Really Know The Role Of Michigan's Attorney General? Nov. 4, 2002 \| WKAR - Michigan voters are going to the polls to choose a new Attorney General. With a staff of 300 attorneys, the Attorney General's office handles everything from agricultural law to zoning issues. Most of that is of little interest to voters. They and the candidates are concerned about whether the Attorney General should focus on consumer protection or law enforcement. Gretchen Millich has a report.
Matthew Ferguson Talks With Former Michigan Governor William Milliken Nov. 11, 2002 \| WKAR - Matthew Ferguson talks with former Michigan Govenor William Milliken about how he assumed the governorship, his experiences during 13 years in office, and his advice for Governor-elect Jennifer Granholm.
WKAR's Earle Robinson Talks With Scott Pohl About The Bobby Williams Firing Nov. 5, 2002 \| WKAR - MSU Athletic Director Ron Mason says he fired football coach Bobby Williams to "clear the air". Scott Pohl talks about the firing with Sportstalk host Earle Robinson, who attended the Mason news conference.
Election 2002: Scott Pohl Interprets Election Results With Bill Ballenger Nov. 6, 2002 \| WKAR - Michigan has its first female Governor. Scott Pohl talks about that and other election results with Bill Ballenger, Editor and Publisher of "Inside Michigan Politics" and host of WKAR AM 870's Friday political call-in program.
Election 2002: Two Women Will Serve In Statewide Offices In Michigan. Nov. 6, 2002 \| MPR - For the first time yesterday, Michigan voters selected two women to serve at the highest levels of state government. Governor-elect Jennifer Granholm is a Democrat from southeast Michigan, while Secretary of State-elect Terri Lynn Land is a Republican from the west side of the state. We have two reports. from Michigan Public Radio's Sarah Hulett in Detroit and MPRN's Rick Pluta in Lansing.
Election 2002: Governor-elect Jennifer Granholm Holds Her First State Capitol News Conference. MPR's Rick Pluta Reports. Nov. 8, 2002 \| MPR - Governor-elect Jennifer Granholm has held her first state Capitol news conference. She named a transition director and discussed how she plans to operate in an environment where she will confronted by substantial Republican majorities in the Legislature. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports.
Novelist Michael Collins Talks With Scott Pohl About His New Book "The Resurrectionists". Nov. 11, 2002 \| WKAR - Author Michael Collins was born in Ireland, and now lives in the northwest U-S. So...how is it that his new novel, "The Resurrectionists," is set in northern Michigan? Scott Pohl talked with Collins about the story, which he says begins with the mysterious murder of a man in the upper peninsula...
Chronic Wasting Disease Could Be Headed To Michigan Nov. 14, 2002 \| WKAR - Michigan's firearm deer hunting season begins Nov. 15. State wildlife officials plan to use the season to test animals for Chronic Wasting Disease. The disease causes animals to waste away and eventually die. It was first discovered in western states in the 1980s and has recently spread to Wisconsin and Illinois. Chronic Wasting Disease is related to Mad Cow Disease, but otherwise wildlife officials know only a little about it. They believe the disease cannot be transmitted from deer to humans, but they're not sure that's the case. Michigan Public Radio's Gretchen Millich reports.
MSU Celebrates International Education Week Nov. 15, 2002 \| WKAR - November 16-24, Michigan State University will observe International Education Week. Scott Pohl spoke with Jay Rodman of MSU's International Studies and Programs about this year's observances.
Election 2002: Engler Teaching Granholm... How Would It Sound? Nov. 15, 2002 \| WKAR - Governor-elect Jennifer Granholm is in Austin-Texas, where she's attending a "new governors school" sponsored by the National Governors Association. One of her instructors is Michigan's current Governor, John Engler. We don't know what the interactions will be like between the incumbent Republican, and the Democratic Governor-elect. But we thought they might go something like this...
Silver Bells Kicks Off Holiday Season Nov. 21, 2002 \| WKAR - Scott Pohl talks with Sue Mills, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing and coordinator of Silver Bells in the City, which takes place in downtown Lansing Friday night, November 22.
MSU Popular Culture Expert Looks At The 007 Movie Series. Nov. 22, 2002 \| WKAR - The newest James Bond movie, "Die Another Day", opens November 22nd. Scott Pohl talked about the Bond films with Michigan State University American Thought and Language Professor and Associate Chairperson Gary Hoppenstand about the films. Hoppenstand is also President of the Popular Culture Association and the new Editor in Chief of its publication, "The Journal of Popular Culture."
Does Michigan Have Too Many Deer? Nov. 25, 2002 \| WKAR - During the 1800's, whitetail deer were scarce in Michigan. "Market hunting" was allowed back then. Hunters could kill as many deer as they wanted and sell the meat to restaurants and grocery stores. Eventually, market hunting was outlawed and new farms provided ample food for the growing deer herd. Now, by most accounts, there are too many deer in Michigan and biologists are worried that they are destroying the environment for other wildlife. Gretchen Millich reports.
Engler Biographer Talks With Scott Pohl... Part One. Nov. 27, 2002 \| WKAR - A biography on the life and political career of John Engler is being published by Sleeping Bear Press. "John Engler: the Man, the Leader, and the Legacy...Michigan's 46th Governor" was written by Gleaves Whitney, Engler's chief speechwriter and historian. Scott Pohl spoke with Whitney about the book. In the first of two parts, he says the book is arranged chonologically, starting with his earliest days.
Part Two Of Scott Pohl's Interview With Engler Biographer Gleaves Whitney. Nov. 29, 2002 \| WKAR - Here's the second installment of Scott Pohl's interview with Gleaves Whitney, author of a new biography of Governor Engler...focusing on Engler's early days. Gleaves Whitney is the governor's speechwriter and historian. Sleeping Bear Press this week is publishing "John Engler: The Man, the Leader, and the Legacy...Michigan's 46th Governor."
New Book Chronicles Michigan's Rock 'n Roll History. Dec. 6, 2002 \| WKAR - Rock music fans in Michigan might be interested in a new book from "Michigan History" magazine. "Makin' Music: Michigan's Rock and Roll Legacy" was written by LeRoy Barnett, a contributing editor at the magazine and a former reference archivist for the State Archives of Michigan and Assistant Editor Carolyn Damstra. Scott Pohl spoke with Damstra.
Environmentalists Now Divided On Whether DEQ And DNR Should Be Rejoined. Dec. 9, 2002 \| WKAR - When Governor-elect Jennifer Granholm was campaigning, she promised to unify the Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Natural Resources. Governor Engler split the agencies in 1995. At the time, most environmental groups were up in arms. But now they are divided on whether to re-combine them. Gretchen Millich reports.
East Lansing Moves To Attract Young Families Dec. 9, 2002 \| WKAR - East Lansing planners are set to give the city council a comprehensive list of new housing initiatives. Officials say the main objective is luring more families into the city. They say that's crucial to the future of East Lansing and its schools. Erin Toner reports.
Smallpox Vaccinations Could Begin In Michigan In January, 2003. Dec. 13, 2002 \| WKAR - President Bush has a plan for vaccinating the military, emergency medical workers and response teams against smallpox. Administration officials say eventually, the vaccine will be offered to the general public, possibly in 2004. In Michigan, state health officials are prepared to begin vaccinating medical and response workers as soon as next month. WKAR's Gretchen Millich talked with Chief Medical Executive, Dr. David Johnson.
Michigan's Lame Duck Legislature May Return Dec. 16, 2002 \| MPR - The Michigan Legislature appears to have finished its work for the year and adjourned. We say "appears to" because the possibility remains that the House and the Senate could respond to Governor Engler's call for them to return to the state Capitol. As Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports, the endgame politics for the Legislature's "lame duck" session blew up over busses, schools, and pizza. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta has more
New History Of East Lansing Is Published Dec. 19, 2002 \| WKAR - As part of the Arcadia Publishing series of books called "Images of America," a new history of the city of East Lansing is on local bookstore shelves. "East Lansing: Collegeville Revisited" was compiled by Michigan State University Archivist Whitney Miller. Scott Pohl spoke with her about the project. Miller says the book fits right in with what she does every day...
Granholm Names Economic Staff Dec. 20, 2002 \| MPR - Governor-elect Jennifer Granholm has now named her administration's economic team. She has turned to budget officials from the last two gubernatorial administrations and the Mayor of Lansing to find ways to cut state spending, turn around the state's economy and sell those plans to the Legislature. We have more from Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta.
Incoming Chairman Of The Ingham County Board Of Commissioners Reviews Priorities. Dec. 26, 2002 \| WKAR - Democrat Calvin Lynch is gearing up for a year serving as chairman of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. Lynch is entering his third two-year term on the Board. A big challenge facing the county, he says, is finding a way to get funding for Capital City Airport from Clinton and Eaton Counties. Currently, Ingham County taxpayers pay an airport millage, but there is no direct funding from neighboring counties. Lynch stresses that he doesn't mean to imply that the taxpayers of Eaton and Clinton Counties are shirking their responsibilities.
Governor-elect Granholm Prepares To Face Budget Deficit Dec. 30, 2002 \| MPR - On New Year's Day, Michigan's 47th governor will take office. Governor-elect Jennifer Granholm will be inheriting a slumping economy that's pulling the state budget into one of the worst deficits it has ever faced. Despite that, she tells Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta that she's looking forward to the challenge.

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