🗞️ Monday Edition: Stopgap Deal Breakdown – Jan 31, Back Pay, and What's Next
🗞️ Monday Edition: Stopgap Deal Breakdown – Jan 31, Back Pay, and What's Next  
Podcast: The Middle Ground Mic
Published On: Mon Nov 10 2025
Description: Send us Fan Mail👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59👉Stop gap deal facts sheet: https://tmgm.short.gy/EoxUKsCongress reached a deal: a funding stopgap through January 31 with back pay for federal workers and three full-year spending bills. But… who really moved the needle, and what does it mean for Michigan families, parks, and schools?🔎 Episode covers:What’s funded now vs. laterWho voted FOR and AGAINST the dealWhat’s next in CongressImpact on Michigan Head Start, SNAP, and tourismFACT or FICTION (10 common claims about this deal) 🔁 Like what you hear? Subscribe and forward this to someone who relies on SNAP, teaches, or works for the federal government. Support the show One simple way to protect your documents — this fireproof bag: https://amzn.to/4lQwWto🎙️ Gear used on the show Camera• DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (For outdoor vlogging & Episodes)https://amzn.to/4rkviS0Microphone• Shure MV6 USB Microphonehttps://amzn.to/4rXhPjUHeadphones • Shure Professional Studio Headphones   https://amzn.to/3OP9UXw🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm(These affiliate links help support the show at no extra cost.)