{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/690b7e09317c91fd9a811777/69455e37f756711739b0f51a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Friday, December 19, 2025","description":"<p>Today’s edition of&nbsp;<em>The Michigan Brief</em>&nbsp;explores the latest outlook on interest rates and what it means for the U.S. economy heading into 2026, fresh developments in Michigan’s approach to funding roads and addressing the housing shortage, winter travel reminders for drivers and holiday travelers, and a feel-good look at community giving across the state.</p><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMPS &amp; STORY LINKS</p><p><br></p><p>0:27 - Why Interest Rates May Stay High Into 2026 (<a href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">USA Today</a>)</p><p>1:30 - Michigan Lawmakers Revisit Long-Term Road Funding (<a href=\"https://www.michiganadvance.com/?p=98979\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Michigan Advance</a>)</p><p>2:34 - Housing Shortage Drives Michigan Policy Changes (<a href=\"https://www.michigan.gov/leo/news/2025/12/17/more-than-500k-awarded-to-drive-rural-infrastructure-housing-and-workforce-growth\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Michigan.gov</a>)</p><p>3:35 - Snow and Ice Slow Michigan Holiday Travel (<a href=\"https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/michigan-snow-ice-advisory-december-18-21250733.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Huron Daily Tribune</a>)</p><p>4:25 - Michigan Communities Step Up for Holiday Giving (<a href=\"https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/news/article/nonprofit-community-events-mecosta-county-21247577.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Big Rapids News</a>)</p>","author_name":"Brett Cummins"}