MIRS names its Freshman Legislator of the Year based on the criteria of effectiveness, impact and level of activity. This year's nominees includes Rep. Andrew Fink, Rep. Timmy Beson, Rep. Amos O'Neal and more.
Sen. Rosemary Bayer talks about the social media and traditional media responses to the school shooting in her community and the relative invisibility of Rep. John Reilly (R-Oakland), among other topics (29:01). And Steve Dulan, board member of the Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners gives his response to the Oxford shooting and a question about the reason for the love for guns among many of the country's citizens (43:08).