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WestSouthwest May 14, 2015

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Kevin Lavery, WKAR

On WestSouthwest the politics of finding money for roads and  the drama of a possible takeover in the pharmaceutical industry. 

Western Michigan University Political Science Professor Peter Wielhouwer takes a look at how Governor Rick Snyder and lawmakers will navigate the political waters of trying to get a road funding package in the face of strong anti-tax sentiments. 

Perrigo has rebuffed three acquisition offers from pharmaceutical rival Mylan NV. MiBiz Senior Writer Mark Sanchez tells us there could be more takeover "drama" this summer. 

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Gordon Evans became WMUK's Content Director in 2019 after more than 20 years as an anchor, host and reporter. A 1990 graduate of Michigan State, he began work at WMUK in 1996.