Radio Live - Podcasts - The Lucy Ann Lance Show - 021626 ~ Whitmer Proposes State Spending Increase - Michael LaFaive

021626 ~ Whitmer Proposes State Spending Increase - Michael LaFaive

Author: Cumulus Media Detroit February 16, 2026 Duration: 13:16

Podcast episode

The Lucy Ann Lance Show from Cumulus Media Detroit brings the voice of Southeast Michigan to life through in-depth conversations on business, news, and government. Drawing on decades of broadcasting and community involvement, Lucy Ann Lance and her co-hosts spotlight local leaders, entrepreneurs, and public officials who shape the region. Each podcast episode offers thoughtful interviews, real-world perspectives, and practical insights into how decisions made in boardrooms and city halls impact everyday lives. Listeners can expect a blend of timely headlines, community stories, and informed analysis rooted in experience and civic engagement. Tune in to listen episodes that keep you connected to the issues, opportunities, and people driving progress in Southeast Michigan, all through the trusted lens of a veteran broadcaster dedicated to her community.

February 16, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Michael LaFaive, Senior Director of the Morey Fiscal Policy Initiative at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer released her eighth and final budget this past week, claiming it will save Michiganders money. But the proposal calls for new taxes to pay for a projected state spending growth from $34.4 billion to $50.2 billion, Republican leadership is vowing no new taxes, setting the scene for a big battle to come.

More episodes

112025 ~ Holiday Tree Lighting Across Michigan - Nick Nerbonne

20.11.2025 Duration: 10:57

November 20, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Nick Nerbonne, Media/Digital/Industry Relations Director at Travel Michigan, the folks behind the Pure Michigan campaign! The great state of Michigan gets a little brighter t…

Episode page

111925 ~ When a Student Athlete Identifies as Transgender - Frank Rubino

19.11.2025 Duration: 14:33

November 19, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for On The Couch! Ann Arbor's Skyline Volleyball team is competing for the 2025 MHSAA Girls’ Volleyball State Championship with a transg…

Episode page

111925 ~ How Traumatic Childhood Events Affect Mental Health - Dr. Angela Seabright

19.11.2025 Duration: 6:10

November 19, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. Angela Seabright, Care Management Physician at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for this week's "A Healthier Michigan." How Traumatic Childhood Events Affect Mental H…

Episode page

111925 ~ CLAY + CODE - Tara Joshi

19.11.2025 Duration: 11:41

November 19, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Tara Joshi, Owner of CLAY + CODE for this week's Ann Arbor/ Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce Report! At CLAY + CODE, they are on a mission to unite curiosity, creativ…

Episode page

111925 ~ Strategies for School Safety - Sarah Clark

19.11.2025 Duration: 10:23

November 19, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Sarah Clark, Mott Poll Co-Director. While many parents support strategies to train teachers to identify and work with problem students and to have more counselors available…

Episode page

111925 ~ The Future is Yours to Make - Josh Williams

19.11.2025 Duration: 30:00

November 19, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Josh Williams, Executive Director, Maker Works for this week's Community Cares! At Maker Space you have access to hundreds of tools and machines and the classes to learn ho…

Episode page

111825 ~ U.S. Macroeconomic Look - Nikhil Majithia

18.11.2025 Duration: 19:16

November 18, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Nikhil Majithia, CFA, CFP®, Principal & Portfolio Manager / Co-founder, Vedanta Sentinel Investment Advisors. Six months ago we examined the macroeconomic backdrop of the c…

Episode page

111725 ~ Family Dynamics Around The Holidays - Kailah Ayres-Tuttle

17.11.2025 Duration: 15:11

November 17, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Kailah Ayres-Tuttle, Clinic Director & Therapist, Ellie Mental Health Ann Arbor for this week's Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce Report. Many people are pl…

Episode page

111725 ~ Money is More Than Math! - Mark Munzenberger

17.11.2025 Duration: 8:06

November 17, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Mark Munzenberger, Financial Education Manager, University of Michigan Credit Union for Money Monday!

Episode page

111725 ~ Collaborative Care Addresses Need, Lowers Cost - Andy Hetzel

17.11.2025 Duration: 2:15

November 17, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. They discuss how Collaborative Care addresses needs, but also lowers costs.

Episode page

111425 ~ The Weekly Wag! - Wendy Welch

14.11.2025 Duration: 10:57

November 14, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Wendy Welch for The Weekly Wag with the Huron Valley Humane Society. They discuss Feta, a two-year-old, 68-pound dog at HSHV who needs a low-key home without young c…

Episode page

111425 ~ "Frankenstein" - Perry Seibert

14.11.2025 Duration: 12:19

November 14, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Perry Seibert for this week's Talking Pictures! Perry reviews Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. Seibert praises del Toro’s unique perspective on monsters and creation, hig…

Episode page

111425 ~ Gifts Worth Remembering - Ashley Schafer & Kristina Scobie

14.11.2025 Duration: 13:55

November 14, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Ashley Schafer, Director, Main Street Area Association. They welcome Kristina Scobie, Creative Director / Co-Owner, Noteworthy. Noteworthy Wants & Wonders offers gif…

Episode page

111325 ~ Weekend Events! - Michael Bright

13.11.2025 Duration: 5:45

November 13, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor, Ann Arbor Observer to look at the events around town this weekend! As the temperature drops and the snow falls, events start to w…

Episode page

111325 - Warning Labels Removed from HRT Drugs - Dr. Gustav Lo

13.11.2025 Duration: 13:49

November 13, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. Gustav Lo, MD Chief Medical Officer and Founder, RegenCen. The FDA is removing the warning labels on hormone replacement therapy, a major shift after two decades of con…

Episode page