(Community Matters 66) Lightner Virtual Town Hall Kicks Off Return to Legislative Session

Michigan 45th District Representative Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) returns to Community Matters as she comes back to Lansing following the holiday break.Lightner talks about citizens' concerns voiced during an virtual town hall meeting, including about recent gun legislation and energy-related measures passed in 2023.She also discusses the 54-54 party dynamic in the House after two Democrats from the Detroit area vacated their seats after winning mayoral races in their hometowns.Episode ResourcesRep. Sarah Lightner’s websiteMIchigan Juvenile Justice Task ForceOther episodes with Rep. LightnerABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM and PM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.