We're already halfway through November. The holidays are drawing near, and the movies are coming along for the ride! WEMU's David Fair gets together with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to chat about the new films opening this weekend and Ann Arbor's next round of special screenings.

6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell was a “no” vote Wednesday night on the spending bill that reopened the federal government. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Three insurers have announced that they will be leaving the Affordable Care Act Marketplace in Michigan starting in 2026. That is raising concerns about premium and co-pay price hikes. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Michigan business groups are joining together to support changes to how the state handles slip-and-fall lawsuits. Colin Jackson has more.

Since reductions in federal and state assistance were announced, food donations have been pouring into SOS Community Services. But it’s still a challenge keeping up with demand. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Eastern Michigan University is currently running its Holiday Harvest Food Drive to help food-insecure students fully enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The federal administration has targeted environmental agencies and protection programs in its efforts to reshape the government. The Environmental Protection Agency has seen layoffs and firings and budget cuts. Now, there is a government shutdown creating more issues. WEMU's David Fair discussed immediate and longer-term impacts with Greg Dick, the Director of the Cooperative Institute of Great Lakes Research in Ann Arbor.

Reports of mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility are creating difficult living conditions. The Ypsilanti-based organization Survivors Speak has been working to address these problems and to have inmate Krystal Clark released because of the health issues created by the prison conditions. Learn more in the conversation Lee Van Roth has with Survivors Speak founder, Trische' Duckworth.

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is expanding and renovating its emergency department. The move will help meet the growing needs of Washtenaw County and the surrounding community. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Police Department is reporting that there’s a rash of car break-ins in the downtown Ann Arbor area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Michigan bills to have the state track abortion data again are scheduled for a state House committee hearing today. Colin Jackson has more.

The state is defending the new Michigan marijuana tax in court filings, arguing it is constitutional and it does not conflict with a voter-approved law that legalized recreational cannabis. We have more from Rick Pluta.