DECEMBER 7, 2001 - Tune in on Saturday morning from 8-9 a.m. to “Consumer Insider” on the Michigan Talk Radio Network to learn about different efforts underway in Michigan, aimed at encouraging people to play it safe this holiday season when it comes to alcohol use.

This week’s Consumer Insider radio program features:

Michigan Liquor Control Efforts – Guest: Dan Gustafson, Chair of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) will discuss MLCC efforts to support responsible drinking.

Safe Holiday Driving – Guest: Betty Mercer,Office of Highway Safety Planning division director, will discuss the State Police’s latest efforts to encourage safe driving.

Michigan MADD -- Guest: Homer Smith, Executive Director of Michigan MADD, will discuss their 15th annual Red Ribbon "Tie One On For Safety" campaign.

“Consumer Insider” is a new weekly live talk radio program about CIS & State of Michigan resources in an effort to educate consumers about state government resources. The show is hosted by Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services Director Kathleen M. Wilbur.

Consumer Insider is aired live from 8-9 a.m. on Saturdays on the Michigan Talk Radio Network and simulcast on www.mlive.com. It is rebroadcast on Saturday evenings from 7-8 p.m. and archived on www.mlive.com. Affiliates in the Michigan Talk Radio Network currently broadcasting the radio show include: WABJ-Adrian (1490 AM), WKMI-Kalamazoo (1360 AM), WSJM-Benton Harbor (1400 AM), WMFN-Grand Rapids (640 AM), WMMI-Mt. Pleasant (830 AM), WLDR-Traverse City (1210 AM), WJML-Petoskey (1110 AM), WNBY-Newberry (1450 AM), WMIQ- Iron Mountain (1450 AM) and WHAK-Alpena (960 AM).

Wilbur said, “Consumer & Industry Services through the Michigan Liquor Control Commission has actively tried to discourage unhealthy and illegal alcohol use.  With the holidays upon us we thought it would be helpful to hear from those who are on the front lines in the effort to stem drinking and driving and promote a safe holiday for all Michigan families.”

Wilbur has been director of CIS since it was created in 1996 when the Regulatory functions in the former Departments of Commerce and Labor were merged together with agencies from five other departments. Some of the agencies within CIS include: the Unemployment Agency, Liquor Control Commission, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, Michigan State Housing Development Authority, and the Office of Financial and Insurance Services.

Read more Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services press releases.