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Over the past year we haven’t heard much good news about the state of Michigan. For the most part the state is facing extremely tough times, and the news we hear reflects that. Michigan has the nation’s highest unemployment rate, foreclosures continue, the auto industry is struggling, and many residents have lost confidence in our state government. But how do we get past all the bad news and create a future?

To start a new year, Michigan Radio will take a look at how we can make things better in our state. We’re launching a series of interviews called “Three Things.” Michigan Radio’s Morning Edition host Christina Shockley will be asking artists, politicians, business owners, teachers, and people from all walks of life to give us their three ideas for things each of us can do to revive our state.

The series kicks off on January 4 with an interview with Governor Granholm. That first week we’ll also hear from Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, actor and musician Jeff Daniels, Rich Studley from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, and ArtPrize founder Rick DeVos. Then each Monday in the coming months we’ll present more ideas for improving the state from other well known Michigan citizens — but also from you. We’ll be asking for your ideas at michiganradio.org/threethings and inviting people who submit interesting ideas to talk to Christina about their “Three Things.”

The banner photo is by cncphotos on Flickr, and we use it here under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license, in accordance with the original license on Flickr.

This website was created by Nick Meador.

Cara Rosaen

We are a local start up out of the Ann Arbor Area (started by 2 young Michiganders!) - RealTimeFarms.com - and our goal is to educate, excite, and engage people in their local food web - we would love to share our ideas for improving michigan for both everyday consumers and entrepreneurs - we'd love to chat with you! feedback@realtimefarms.com.
FEL

I would like you to interview Joanna Hastings, Head of School at Summers-Knoll School in Ann Arbor. Joanna has a very cool take on children, creativity, education and what our children need to be successful in life which, in my mind, is the key to Michigan's success in the future. She's also committed to sharing what she knows about education with others.
Sue Hill

I would like to hear an interview of Pamela Drake. She is the Democrat running for the 85th
District House. She is unopposed in the primary, but will face her Republican opponent for the seat in November. Pam is no stranger to politics, to Lansing, or to the human condition. She has incredible energy and has invested it in helping people of all ages. She is knowledgeable, accessible to everyone and original in her ideas. Thank you!
danjarrell

You should interview Dr Chuck Jacobus of Ann Arbor. He's the president of Cybernet System Corp, and runs a small business, that has been growing over the past few years. He has a number of ideas on what Michigan can do to recover and sustain itself.
Someone

You should interview Michael Liepman, M.D. of Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies - he is likely to have some very thoughtful perspectives to share. By tackling issues related to substance abuse, depression, environmental pollution, and other topics he has had profound positive impacts on community mental health in the Kalamazoo area and throughout the state.
C-Note

You should get "Three Things" from Tommy Allen of Grand Rapids. He is a local politico and man about town. Here's a recent profile of him that appeared in the Grand Rapids Press. http://www.mlive.com/living/gr...
Scott

I would like to hear from former Michigan Governor William Milliken.
margylong

I would like to hear from Phil Power at the Center for Michigan. The Center has been talking about this issue for several months. It would be great to connect the two.
West Michigander

I would like to hear from Dr. David Lowry, Neurosurgeon at Brian + Spine, in Holland.
Eileen Gianiodis

Nick, How about interviewing Chris Peterson from the Product Center at Michigan State University? He's involved in agriculture and natural resource entreprenuerial efforts -- supported by MSU Extension.
ndmeador

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll forward it to Michigan Radio's programming team.
Someone

You should interview Dr. Wallace Hopp at the University of MIchigan Ross School of Business. Check him out, and I'm sure you will agree.

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