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We’ve experienced some bitter cold of late. That probably means your furnace is running 24 hours a day, and if you aren’t properly insulated, you are going to have a rather high heating bill. Energy efficiency and proper weatherization can make a huge difference, and Washtenaw County has an assistance program that can make an assessment and do the repairs completely free for qualified residents. WEMU's David Fair talked it over with Washtenaw County Housing Program Supervisor Aaron Kraft.
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Developers are planning to expand an apartment complex on Ann Arbor’s south side. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.
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A Michigan House subcommittee held a hearing Thursday on bills to establish new housing protections, including what supporters are calling a “homeless bill of rights.” We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners began the process of evaluating the upcoming Quadrennial Budget. It was presented at Wednesday night’s meeting. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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Members of the McKinley Tenants Association spoke out this week at the Ypsilanti City Council meeting. They are trying to bring attention to what they call mismanagement by McKinley Inc., which owns more than half of the county’s workforce housing. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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New Michigan court rules aimed at increasing fairness within the eviction process were finalized this month. They’re set to take effect in November. Colin Jackson has more.
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The state is approving a $10 million loan to help create a new Workforce Housing Loan Fund. Colin Jackson has more.
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The City of Ypsilanti is planning to fight a lawsuit that was brought against it. The suit claims an ordinance requiring landlords to distribute voting information is unconstitutional. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved the purchase of 49 private properties at a price tag of $75 million. This is part of Phase 2 of the university’s Central Campus housing project. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday held a priority setting working session. As WEMU's Josh Hakala reports, the meeting gave the board a chance to set priorities for the rest of the term.