On Tuesday, November 5th, voting concludes, and decisions will be made about our elected leadership. Locally, there are a number of ballot issues to be decided as well. In Ann Arbor, one of the ballot questions is whether to create a publicly-owned Sustainable Energy Utility. It would be an opt-in, renewable energy source to further move the city towards it's carbon neutrality goals. Ann Arbor director of Sustainability and Innovations, Missy Stults, joined WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak, for a review of the proposal and its implications for the future.
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The 33rd House District will have a new face come January. Two candidates are seeking to replace outgoing Representative Felicia Brabec. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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We’ve made it to the final few days of the presidential election. Colin Jackson has a look back at what felt like non-stop and sometimes repetitive major party campaign events and rallies in Michigan.
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There are about 20,000 people of the Jewish faith residing in Washtenaw County. As we hear from WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert, both of the major political parties are marshalling supporters to get out an vote.
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Washtenaw Intermediate School District has filled their vacancy on its Board of Trustees. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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The Michigan and State Theaters in downtown Ann Arbor has hired their first female executive director and CEO. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.
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What's your favorite scary movie? WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins meet up to inform you of tonight's special screenings for your Halloween viewing pleasure! Plus, you'll get details on some new films opening downtown and at the multiplex, too!
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Washtenaw County elections officials are reminding residents, at this point, if you haven’t mailed your absentee ballot, it might be best to try an alternative. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority received a $200,000 Michigan Department of Transportation grant for downtown infrastructure improvements. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the report.
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Dem. incumbent Wilson facing GOP's Church and Green Party's Sample in State House 32nd District raceThere are three candidates in Michigan’s 32nd District House race. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether a state agency failed to follow a critical step as it adopted rules to protect drinking water from contamination by a class of forever chemicals. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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