United Way for Southeastern Michigan
You may have noticed that the weather is getting colder, and there are a good number of people in Washtenaw County struggling to pay heating bills. Michigan residents have long relied on the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) for utility bill assistance. MEAP provides funds to help low-income households afford energy costs and avoid harmful shutoffs, but many of the working poor can’t qualify. But there are efforts to change that in the state Legislature. Charles English from the United Way for Southeastern Michigan joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss all of that.
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The Ann Arbor City Council tonight will be considering an ordinance that cleans up language and sets uniformity regarding fences in residential and nonresidential districts. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this preview. -
The Conservancy Initiative in Northville Township is hoping to gain further community support as Green For Life (GFL) plans to expand the Arbor Hills Landfill. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she expects to still be able to represent her constituents and work with Republicans once the GOP takes control of the U.S. Senate, House and the Presidency come January. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The Michigan Department of Transportation is inviting the public to a series of meetings on Monday to hear the latest on the I-94 Connected and Automated Vehicle, or CAV, Corridor project. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has a preview. -
The University of Michigan Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia will be hosting the Atlantic Council for Tuesday’s "The Future of Ukraine" panel. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
Michigan House Democrats are looking to make the most of their last month in charge of the chamber. But as Colin Jackson reports, there could be some obstacles. -
Before you sit down for your turkey dinner, listen to what's going on in the world of cinema! WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins to talk about the cinematic servings coming your way this Thanksgiving weekend and in time for the holiday season! -
Avalon Housing will be holding a lottery for residents who apply to live in The Grove at Veridian Housing Development. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the details. -
Eastern Michigan University is participating in Giving Tuesday with #GivingTrueDay, where they are hoping for 1,000 donors this Tuesday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has issued a determination that candidates and officeholders can use campaign funds to pay for childcare. We have more from Rick Pluta.
