I found out from my editor that yesterday marked my 2nd year as a full-time reporter for !
I absolutely love my career, and this year has been especially abundant in professional growth. I can't wait to dive into my 3rd year as a member of the MI Capitol Press Corps!
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A political reporter opposed to giving away work product to unappreciative trolls and insulting activists who twist news to fit their narrative
Lansing, Mich.Joined May 2009
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A fun Off the Record episode this week - was great to have a mini-MIRS reunion with and !
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Meet our new full-time reporter, Danielle James, , during today's MIRS Monday podcast
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After almost two years of COVID-19, here's to the very first in-person Off the Record roundtable since pre-pandemic with , @ZoeMelinaClark, and Tim Skubick.
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All the GOP candidates got you confused? Join MIRS Fri., Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. as we release polling results and talk over the race with , and Click here to sign up. zcu.io/VwEu
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Quite a moment here:
Reporter : The Democrats have called you a snake oil salesman. Can you explain what this is you were selling?
Soldano: "The only snake oil that I'm selling is called freedom."
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Garrett Soldano turning in his petition signatures to get on the ballot for governor:
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It’s a busy week in Michigan politics: 2 new petitions filed, 2 campaign finance complaints against Whitmer dismissed, and the Redistricting Commission loses another lawsuit; and I discuss all this and more with guest
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#ArabRadio The decision by longtime Dearborn Mayor Jack O’Reilly to retire after 31 years of service creates opportunity for Arab American to take the helm, political analysts Dennis Denno and Kyle Melinn predicted this week.
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Parking spot? Just battle some light drizzle this morning for one in Coldwater! We come booming in there with: Alex Witt and , Vince Nelson Arno Wealth @Livingsonship, , Adrienne Woodland and more! On The Morning Wake Up
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Thin ice for even after apologizing for "witch" comments directed at , and ? is next on The Morning Wake Up
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For Beverly Nettles, the 10-year ordeal of getting her law license reinstated is nearly over. -
lansingcitypulse.com/stories/nettle?
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What's this? Nearing February and the St. Mary's River at Drummond Island, MI is FINALLY set to freeze over? Looks like it this morning! On The show: , , , , , and more! On The Morning Wake Up
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Melissa CARONE, one of the stars of Former New York City Mayor Rudy GIULIANI’S now-notorious saga of election hearings, confirmed she will be running to represent Michigan’s 46th House District for the 2022 primary election, adding “I think that this is my passion.”
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Characteristics , and the team are keeping an eye on in #mileg this year? Cooperation, empathy, real-world expertise in important issue areas.
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I am beyond disappointed the President used his pardon authority on Mark Siljander, who accepted a plea bargain and lesser charges and still served a year in federal prison after having been indicted with a series of federal crimes including obstruction of justice, money...
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Probably won't get a lot of Twitter likes on this Lansing City Pulse column. I guess that was kind of the point. Page 6. cdn1.creativecirclemedia.com/citypulse/file
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Appreciated the opportunity to attend another valuable forum, featuring the always knowledgeable and . #ElectionWrapUp
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@MPLPMSU and @MPHS1992 are teaming up for #ElectionWrapup 2020. Sign up now to hear about the polls and prose behind the vote! bit.ly/IPPSRForum. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at noon. On Zoom!
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It's out of control. I dread looking at my e-mail box every day. 300 a day is about right for me, too. I delete things I shouldn't delete. It's nearly unmanageable.
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Any other reporters' inboxes completely out of control? There aren't enough outlook rules in the world to deal with my incoming volume right now. I think I've gone from ~100 emails a day pre-pandemic up to ~300/day now, not counting junk folder.
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I know it's a busy day when the breaking update headline includes the phrase "much more news."
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Tomorrow is #GivingTuesdayNow! Don’t wait to give to ! Your donation will be doubled in impact by a matching gift: bit.ly/2yRPvtM
Please give what you can as those with heart disease and stroke survivors are more vulnerable than ever. #ShowUsYourGood
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Organizers of today's protest order at the Michigan Capitol asked people not to bring Trump signs so it wouldn't look like a political rally. Not everyone got the message
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Barring a major change Thursday, Michigan could wake up Friday in a state where the governor says an emergency exists and lawmakers say it no longer does.
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TODAY: MI Gov Gretchen #Whitmer and MI Legislature appear headed for a major break over emergency powers bit.ly/2VOq5Gi #migov #mileg #coronavirus
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Here it is.
The first-ever Zoom edition of 's Off The Record with , and I on the reporter panel.
Skubick anchored the show from "Studio C," which was previously his daughter Carly's bedroom.
vimeo.com/msucas/review/
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A historic recording of 's Off The Record is about to get underway via @zoom_us.
, and I are conferencing with from our homes.
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Listen to my interview on the Podcast starting at 6:50 w/ ’s intro music (well done )... we discussed a lot:
- the primary 🗳
- #GreenOoze in Madison Heights 🛢
- FOIA/LORA & other sunshine laws ☀️
- #LGBT rights ballot proposal 🏳️🌈
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If MIRS did have a Quote of the Day today, Sen. @JeremyAllenMoss would contend with this regarding his friend Speaker @LeeChatfield: "He's going to be unemployed by the end of the year so we have the intern desk open for him if he's interested."(25:07) podbean.com/media/share/pb
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Attorney for Larry Inman recall committee when asked if there's any chance the petition drive can be revived in the courts: "I don't think so." (18:25)
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Former House Speaker "regrets" not solving the road funding gap while in office, but opines on a one-cent sales tax and bonding as possible solutions.
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MIRS names it Democratic legislator of the Year in this week's MIRS Monday podcast.
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Gov. Whitmer discusses the roads being in worse shape, the small amount of leftover General Fund money, impeachment, health care and more at her year end press conference with the capitol press corps.
LCC Chair Pat Gagliardi questions whether 2/3 of the state's alcohol should be handled by one distributor. MIRS Monday, Dec. 9, 2019
Trying to decide ... is there a Quote of the Day here or this exchange with term limited Sen Dem Leader just really funny?
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The only thing better than biking is biking with a couple hundred friends! Thanks , , & all my new friends for making #DALMAC so fun.
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REP. PAUL MITCHELL, a second-term Michigan Republican in House GOP leadership, tells he will not run for reelection to Congress. His district -- northeast of Detroit -- is an R+13 that Trump won by more than 30. politico.com/playbook
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Looking forward to talking with on about my campaign for Congress against Rep. Amash at 7:30am! amp.detroitnews.com/amp/3738134002 thedailynews.cc/articles/2020-
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This cannot go unchallenged! I support , I support West Michigan values, I support our party's values and I will have a major announcement regarding MI CD3 this week!
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First place in her age group at today’s 5K and 16th overall. She’s fierce, competitive, and has great sportsmanship. Thanks #girlsontherun coaches for all your support.
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