Ann Arbor’s youth and low-income family non-profit Community Action Network has been forced to downsize its operations due to federal budget cuts. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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Michigan 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is one of the main co-sponsors of the reintroduced "Medicare for All" Bill. Dingell and other supporters held a press conference and rally Tuesday in Washington. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Christian McBride shares some of his favorite jazz albums in a Jazz Appreciation Month feature.
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The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners says it’s legally obligated to comply with the demand from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to turn over I-9 proof of eligibility of employment documents. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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As students prepare to move out as the semester ends, Ann Arbor is again teaming with local charities to collect items that can be donated instead of discarded. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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After weighing options on maintaining, restoring, or dismantling the Saline River Dam, the Saline City Council is postponing its decision until October. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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Republicans laud Trump’s first 100 days ahead of Michigan visit as Democrats say he's hurt the statePresident Donald Trump will be in Macomb County today to mark his first 100 days back in office. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Ann Arbor School Board met for a retreat on Sunday to talk about how to better communicate and the various issues facing the district. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The school year is winding down, and a lot of the kids in the area are going to be headed to one camp or another. But for some, camp is too expensive, making access difficult or impossible. That’s where Washtenaw Camp Placement comes in. It connects those kids with the opportunity to participate in sleep-away summer camp and build a relationship with nature, increase self-esteem and expand personal horizons. WEMU's David Fair talked with executive director Matt Tarver-Wahlquist about this year’s opportunities and whether changes in federal policy and funding programs will have an impact.
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Ann Arbor Public Schools are getting ready to make changes in graduation requirements that all students complete a course in personal finance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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A spokesperson for the pro–Palestinian TAHRIR Coalition claims the Michigan Attorney General’s office is targeting pro-Palestinian protestors. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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