Community Matters

First Aired September 2, 2023 In her last Community Matters check-in before the fall 2023 legislative session in Lansing, Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) of Michigan's 45th District talks about a number of subjects. Among them: The House independent contractor...

First Aired September 2, 2023 Most automakers are moving ahead fervently with a plan to convert all or much of their lineups to electric models in the coming years. At the same time, researchers are working to study and improve battery techology for EVs. In the first...

First Aired August 26, 2023 Unmanned aircraft systems - or UAS - will have lots of uses and that is why Battle Creek is seizing an opportunity to attract such business to the local airport. That's the word from Battle Creek Unlimited CEO Joe Sobieralski....

First Aired August 26, 2023 Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-Battle Creek) of Michigan's 44th District including Battle Creek, speaks with Community Matters just ahead of the autumn session in Lansing. In doing so, Haadsma discusses legislative priorities, the so-called...

First Aired August 26, 2023 Community Matters visits with Emmett Township Supervisor Deb Belles about early road maintenance, aging infrastructure and the prospect of a Ford battery plant right next door. Episode ResourcesEmmett Township, Michigan websiteEmmett...

First Aired August 12, 2023 Ford Motor Company's intent to build a new battery plant in Marshall, Michigan presents an interesting opportunity: The chance to build a new manufacturing facility from the ground up. On this episode of Community Matters, we ask...

First Aired August 5, 2023 Calhoun County Clerk Kimberly Hinkley encourages residents to go to the polls on Election Day Tuesday, August 5, 2023. In this episode of Community Matters, Hinkley discusses the smattering of ballot questions voters will decide on. Hinkley...

First Aired August 5, 2023 In an update on the Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan project, Jim Durian, CEO of the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance (MAEDA) tells Community Matters the unbuilt plant is already attracting allied industies. Durian said a...

First Aired August 5, 2023 Opponents of the Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan planned for Marshall, Michigan are again facing a delay in the progress of their lawsuit. Marshall attorney Richard Lindsey - one of the members of the Ford/MAEDA legal team - explains...