When the newly elected are sworn into office in January, the Michigan House of Representatives will have Republicans in the majority. The GOP took back control of the House in November while Democrats retain control of the Senate and Governor’s office. The Democratic Caucus has chosen State Representative Ranjeev Puri to serve as House Minority Leader in the new session. In the meantime, there is a lame duck session to finish up. WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak were joined by Representative Puri to look at environmental policy and governance.
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The City of Ypsilanti and the Huron River Watershed Council have now secured enough funding to remove the Peninsular Dam in the Huron River. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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The Texas-based real estate developer building the complex at 711 Church St in Ann Arbor has closed on the project. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Ann Arbor City Council recently approved a $500,000 investment to improve neighborhood snowplowing efforts. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.
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Four state universities do not owe students tuition and room-and-board refunds for cancelling in-person classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Michigan Court of Appeals released those decisions Thursday. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Michigan residents could see their unemployment benefits grow under bills that passed the state Senate Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.
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We are officially into the month of December, so there's plenty of holiday classic films coming up and some one-night offerings, too! WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts cinema program director Nick Alderink give you the full rundown of the films coming to the Michigan Theater, the State Theatre, and your favorite multiplex!
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Ann Arbor has announced a higher police presence will be established in three, high-vehicle crash corridors in the city. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The University of Michigan Health Plan will be expiring at the end of 2025 after a recent announcement from Michigan Medicine. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.
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Over 100 businesses in the area have been awarded a total of $6 million in Going PRO Talent Fund grants from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in a case filed against the state by an immigrant rights organization. Rick Pluta reports.