The Prosperity Agenda

SHOW 14: Exploring How to Make a Better Michigan

THE MOST RECENT SHOW aired at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 on News/Talk 760 WJR. We talked to public policy experts about Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposed state budget and the potential impact it will have on Michigan cities.

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Intro: Dan Gilmartin

Exploring How to Make a Better Michigan: Intro: Dan Gilmartin

Dan Gilmartin, executive director and CEO of the Michigan Municipal League, talks about Governor Rick Snyder's proposed state budget and its potential impact on municipalities.

Co-Host: Nancy Kaffer

Exploring How to Make a Better Michigan: Co-Host: Nancy Kaffer

Nancy is a reporter for Crain’s Detroit Business. She covers entrepreneurship, second stage businesses and government in the city of Detroit and Wayne County.

Lou Glazer

Exploring How to Make a Better Michigan: Lou Glazer

Lou is President and co-founder of Michigan Future, Inc., a non-partisan, nonprofit think tank. Michigan Future’s mission is to be a source of new ideas on how Michigan can succeed as a world-class community in the Information Age. Lou will discuss the proposed budget and how he thinks it will impact the economic environment in Michigan.

Bill Rustem

Exploring How to Make a Better Michigan: Bill Rustem

Bill Rustem is a longtime Lansing policy expert with an expertise in the environment and roots in the Milliken administration. He currently serves as chief strategist for Gov. Rick Snyder’s administration. Formerly President and CEO of the issues management firm Public Sector Consultants, Rustem has been an advisor to Snyder and lent behind-the-scenes help in drafting the Ann Arbor Republican’s economic and governing agenda.

Steve Brock

Exploring How to Make a Better Michigan: Steve Brock

Steve Brock is the city manager of Farmington Hills. He is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the city, including overseeing all departments and implementing city policies. Brock will talk about his thoughts on the Governor’s proposed budget and how it will impact his community.