Governor Gretchen Whitmer is continuing to approve new laws included alongside the state’s budget package that will have an impact on residents in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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Ann Arbor Pride, where the LGBTQ community gathers in Ann Arbor to celebrate its identity and unity, is coming this August. And it's all made possible by the Jim Toy Community Center, led by its executive director, Joe Halsch. Halsch joined Decky Alexander to talk about the center's ongoing mission and what to expect for this year's Pride festivities.
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Several Ann Arbor area unions held a rally in front of City Hall on Saturday. Meanwhile, campaign finance numbers show mayoral candidate Yousef Rabhi holds a financial advantage in contributions over incumbent Christopher Taylor. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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While most of the focus in Washtenaw County has been on the Democratic Primary elections, two Republicans are facing off for a November ballot slot in the 32nd State House District. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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A memorial march and vigil honoring people who died during encounters with ICE will take place in downtown Ann Arbor this weekend. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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A question asking Saline voters about the future of the Mill Pond Dam may not make it on the November ballot. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Newly signed Michigan laws would expand use of the state’s emergency alert system. Colin Jackson has more.
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A bipartisan state board meets today to decide if a question to limit the political influence of utilities and businesses with large government contracts qualifies for the November ballot. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has approved a new housing development on the site of the former University Inn on Stadium Blvd. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed off on the state’s budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. 15th District Senator Jeff Irwin shares his thoughts with WEMU’s Ana Longoria on how the budget’s passage will impact the local community.
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Got no weekend plans? Well, a movie just might be the ticket! WEMU's Mat Hopson and Marquee Arts’ own Nick Alderink meet up again at the WEMU studio to talk about the new and returning films coming your favorite local movie houses!
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Ypsilanti Mayor Nicole Brown faces a challenge in the August 4th Primary election from Amber Fellows, who currently serves as City Council member of Ward 3. Both candidates are running as Democrats with no Republican challenger, and the winner of the primary will run unopposed in the November election. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Mayor Brown about her campaign and the issues facing the city ahead of the August primary.
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Ypsilanti Mayor Nicole Brown faces a challenge in the August 4th Primary election from Amber Fellows, who currently serves as City Council member of Ward 3. Both candidates are running as Democrats with no Republican challenger, and the winner of the primary will run unopposed in the November election. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Fellows about her campaign and the issues facing the city ahead of the August primary.