Ypsilanti, MI – Officials with Ypsilanti's Growing Hope say they were thrilled that Governor Granholm came to their facility to sign into a law a bill to allow some foods to be sold at farmers markets without requiring a commercial kitchen. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.
Washtenaw County, MI – Washtenaw County residents will soon be able to more easily find out how county leaders are spending tax dollars. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.
Ann Arbor, MI – Ann Arbor's city council has turned down a proposed historic district for a couple of blocks south of downtown. The vote was six to four, but that was not the end of the discussion. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.
Ypsilanti, MI – Ypsilanti's city council has voted to spend 87-thousand dollars in general fund reserves to help the 'Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse' pay for unexpected roof repairs. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.
Ann Arbor, MI – Ann Arbor's city council has approved a resolution opposing Arizona's new immigration law and any similar proposals in Michigan. The vote was eight to one in favor of the resolution. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.
Ann Arbor, MI – Over the next six to seven months, the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority will develop a county-wide transit master plan. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.
Ann Arbor, MI – The Ann Arbor school district is recalling all teachers that faced layoffs, thanks in large part to concessions given by the teachers' union in a unique contract agreement. The school board approved the contract Wednesday night, and voted to rescind all layoff notices. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.
Ann Arbor, MI – Ann Arbor's city council has approved a new residential parking permit district, and may create another one before the summer is over. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.