Representative Sarah Lightner, who represents the 45th District in the Michigan State House of Representatives, returns to Community Matters with a legislative update and to discuss the latest developments in the state's budget process. In addition to her reaction to Governor Whitmer's recently proposed $88.1 billion dollar budget for 2027, Lightner talks about a recently law passed that would ban cell phones in the classroom starting this fall and the importance of civility in politics.
Episode Resources
Sarah Lightner's Website
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Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.
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