Today on Stateside, although the COVID vaccine has many excited for a brighter 2021, many people are still in desperate need of relief. We talked with two Congressional representatives about the COVID relief bill that so many are waiting on. Plus, a conversation with a radio news veteran about going the distance for broadcast.
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Fred Upton and Elissa Slotkin on delayed COVID stimulus package, growing support for moderate ideas in Congress
- Representative Fred Upton is a Republican representing Michigan’s 6th congressional district.
- Representative Elissa Slotkin is a Democrat representing Michigan’s 8th congressional district.
Traverse City’s May Erlewine drops a surprise holiday record with hopeful renditions of classic songs
- May Erlewine is a singer songwriter from Traverse City.
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News radio veteran Dick Haefner retires after 50 years in business
- Dick Haefner is a 50 year veteran of broadcast radio news.