Today on Stateside, COVID-19 hits home with Michigan’s Republican leaders. We hear from two journalists about how the lack of a mask mandate at the Michigan state Capitol hampers work in the Legislature. Also, a veterinarian weighs in on the cheap vaccine that can prevent Eastern Equine Encephalitis in horses—if owners choose to use it. Plus, an artist on bringing texture to children’s book illustrations. You can find individual interviews here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.