There are exceptions, but in general, we haven’t heard much good news about the state of Michigan for a while. For the most part, the state is still facing extremely tough times, and the news we hear reflects that. So Michigan Radio wanted to start the New Year with a series of interviews looking forward… and looking at how we can all make things a bit better for our state.

Our series is called “Three Things.” Michigan Radio’s Christina Shockley begins the series by speaking with Governor Jennifer Granholm.