LARA Living Room
Inside stories and real conversations from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. LARA Living Room explores how regulation works, why it matters, and the people making it happen.
Podcasting since 2025 • 21 episodes
LARA Living Room
Latest Episodes
Understanding the Michigan Tax Tribunal
Learn how the Michigan Tax Tribunal resolves tax disputes and what residents and businesses should know about the appeal process.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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18:12
Strengthening Service from the First Call
In this episode, we explore the important role customer service teams play across LARA and how they help shape the public’s experience from the very first call. From answering questions to guiding callers through complex processes, these teams ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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18:10
Strengthening Team LARA
What does recruitment and retention really look like at LARA? In this episode, we spotlight the Regulatory Effectiveness Office (REO) and the work happening behind the scenes to build, support, and retain a strong workforce. Hear how REO is mak...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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15:08
How Legal Expertise Supports Smart Regulation
Legal doesn’t have to mean complicated. In this episode, Host Anastasha chats with Nick, Director of LARA’s Legal Affairs Office (LAO), about how legal expertise supports collaboration, good decision making, and smart regulation.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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16:23