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Website Helps Celebrate University Of Michigan History

Bob Eccles — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:02:44 +0000

WEMU's Bob Eccles has a conversation with the folks behind the University of Michigan's Heritage Project.

Issues of the Environment: Sustainable Food Through Aquaculture in Michigan

David Fair — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:38:47 +0000

Sustaining our food future through aquaculture. Jim Diana is a Professor of Fisheries and Aquaculture at the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources, and he's our guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU.

UofM Oversees Fracking Study

Bob Eccles — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:54:57 +0000

The University of Michigan's Graham Sustainability Institute is overseeing a study of the effects of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in Michigan. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

Bill to Help Consolidating School Districts Stalled Until Next Year

Bob Eccles — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:43:44 +0000

Legislation designed to give consolidating school districts in Michigan three years in which they don't have to worry about competition from new charter schools will not be considered this year. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

Report Shows How Wind Energy Displaces Greenhouse Gasses

Bob Eccles — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:38:33 +0000

A state environmental group is out with a report that for the first time equates the amount of wind energy produced in Michigan to the amount of greenhouse gasses it displaced. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

25X25 Campaign Comes to UofM

Andrew Cluley — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:53:41 +0000

University of Michigan students in the Michigan Energy Club got an update on state ballot proposal number three. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Issues of the Environment

David Fair — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:45:13 +0000

Some environmentalists oppose the 25X25 proposal on Michigan's November ballot. Hear why on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU.

Reproductive Rights Under Attack in Michigan Legislature

Bob Eccles — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:03:34 +0000

ACLU and others blast new anti-abortion bills.

Rcalling Governors and Dissecting News

Lynn Rivers — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:14:08 +0000

Michigan Rising
The News Dissector

Today Lynn talks to Bruce Fealk from Michigan Rising about the effort to recall Governor Snyder. She also talks to 'news dissector' Danny Schechter.

Tax Plan Would Hurt Cities and Schools

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:50:57 +0000

Snyder administration wants to get rid of personal property tax on businesses.

The Lynn Rivers Show

Lynn Rivers — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:40:20 +0000

Michigan's medical marijuana law.
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In 2008, Michigan voters approved the use of medical marijuana. Since then, the state's attorneys general have been fighting to keep the law from taking full effect.

State Residents Willing to Pay More for Transportation

Bob Eccles — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:51:41 +0000

New poll shows Michigan voters are willing to pay higher taxes for transportation.

The Lynn Rivers Show

Lynn Rivers — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:22:32 +0000

This week, the Lynn Rivers Show focuses on the financial plight of Michigan's cities.