While none have been proposed, Ypsilanti City Council tonight is expected to join the growing list of municipalities to place a moratorium on any new data centers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
NPR News
-
The Ann Arbor City Council has approved the rezoning for a proposed housing project across the street from the University of Michigan’s Marching Band’s Elbel Field. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
-
The state House has a bill on its agenda for today that would require the Legislature to approve any changes to the guidelines Michigan uses to help school districts meet state standards. We have more from Rick Pluta.
-
Eastern Michigan University is joining a statewide push to have more students consider child welfare careers by offering pay for fellowship and internship work. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
-
A program that gives direct cash payments to pregnant and new mothers launched Monday across the entire Upper Peninsula. Colin Jackson has more.
-
Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she fears what comes next in the military action against Iran. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
-
For as long as we’ve been discussing advancements in mental health care and the work to destigmatize mental health issues, there is still a lot of work to be done. One of the efforts in Washtenaw County is the “#wishyouknew” campaign. It is put forth by the Washtenaw County Health Department. WEMU's David Fair talked with the county's communications coordinator, Lisa DeRamos, about the program, who it is helping and how it can connect you with available resources.
-
The joint U.S.-Israel attack against Iran has divided lawmakers by political parties. Republicans largely support President Trump's decision, while Democrats question going to war without Congress’s approval. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked to Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy associate professor and national intelligence expert, Javed Ali, about the ramifications of the attacks that come on the heels of failed diplomatic efforts.
-
Governor Gretchen Whitmer said last week that a plan to provide more affordable housing is a priority in her final 10 months in office. There is already a bipartisan group of state lawmakers working on the problem. We have more from Rick Pluta.
-
Contract talks between Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) and the Ann Arbor Education Association (AAEA) are entering their third month without a new agreement. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
-
Marc Taras presents today's final Black History Moment in honor of Black History Month.
-
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority has received nearly $8 million in federal funding for TheRide’s new Ypsilanti Transit Center. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.
-