Tom Leonard https://www.wcmu.org/tags/tom-leonard Tom Leonard en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:36:27 GMT Early polling shows a toss up to replace Gov. Whitmer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-24/early-polling-shows-a-toss-up-to-replace-gov-whitmer Over a dozen candidates have jumped into the race to replace term-limited Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer. WCMU's AJ Jones provides an update from the campaign trail. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:36:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-24/early-polling-shows-a-toss-up-to-replace-gov-whitmer Alvin (AJ) Jones, Tina Sawyer GOP gubernatorial candidates debate tax cuts, oppose data centers at Saginaw forum https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-09/gop-gubernatorial-candidates-debate-tax-cuts-oppose-data-centers-at-saginaw-forum Four Republicans running to replace Governor Gretchen Whitmer talked to voters at Saginaw Valley State University. It was one of the largest events of the primary campaign so far. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:13:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-09/gop-gubernatorial-candidates-debate-tax-cuts-oppose-data-centers-at-saginaw-forum Alvin (AJ) Jones State House forms mental health task force to fix “archaic” system https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-07-18/state-house-forms-mental-health-task-force-to-fix-archaic-system State lawmakers have formed a task force to look for ways to improve mental health treatment in Michigan. It’s called the House C.A.R.E.S task force.… Tue, 18 Jul 2017 21:35:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-07-18/state-house-forms-mental-health-task-force-to-fix-archaic-system White smoke from the Capitol as governor and Republican leaders make deal https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-06-13/white-smoke-from-the-capitol-as-governor-and-republican-leaders-make-deal Teacher retirement changes are moving through the legislature again. This time with the governor on board and a committee hearing scheduled for early… Tue, 13 Jun 2017 21:47:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-06-13/white-smoke-from-the-capitol-as-governor-and-republican-leaders-make-deal House passes legislation to keep state rules from exceeding federal rules https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-05-18/house-passes-legislation-to-keep-state-rules-from-exceeding-federal-rules Controversial legislation on state regulatory rules is making its way through the legislature.The House approved a bill Thursday to prevent the state from… Thu, 18 May 2017 20:56:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-05-18/house-passes-legislation-to-keep-state-rules-from-exceeding-federal-rules