Michigan Business Network

Originally uploaded June 28th, reedited July 28th. For Media Business Episode 75: Tony Conley welcomes Scott McClallen, Michigan Capitol Confidential Reporter. Scott McClallen is a reporter and editor for Michigan Capitol Confidential. McClallen came to Michigan from Southern Illinois to study economics at Hillsdale College. He previously worked for The Center Square for five years covering Michigan’s taxing and spending, electric vehicle subsidies and labor strikes. His work has appeared in RealClearPolitics, the Washington Examiner and the Detroit Metro Times. Raising goats, horses and chickens, he grew up on a farm, and now lives in Metro Detroit with his wife and dog. Scott McClallen may be reached at mcclallen@mackinac.org. Tony's QUESTIONS: -What happened to Michigan's $9 Billion budget surplus? -Since 2023, Michigan has authorized $4.4 billion of select corporate business subsidies. Assuming that money is fungible, what could it have bought Michiganders? -How large is Michigan's population l