Emily Lawler

Emily Lawler | Reporter

 
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Resume

Michigan is a purple state that packs a political punch and I’ve been lucky enough to cover it for a decade. I got into journalism because I wanted to do something different every day, and it’s sure delivered.

Employment

MLive - Lead Reporter
2019-present

I cover the Gov. Gretchen Whitmer administration for MLive and fill in on editing as needed.

MLive - Reporter
2014-2019

I covered business and then Capitol news.

WKAR - Panelist
2012-present

I appear regularly on WKAR’s Off the Record with Tim Skubick.

MIRS News - Reporter
2011-2014

I covered first the Gov. Rick Snyder administration and then the Senate for MIRS News.

MIRS News - Intern
2010-2011

I learned the ropes around the Capitol in this position, mostly covering legislative committees.

Education

Michigan State University
Journalism & Public Policy
2011

Organizations

SPJ Mid-Michigan
Vice President
2019-Present

Volunteer English Tutoring Program
Conversation Partner
2017-Present

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Contact

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