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As the open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act approaches in Michigan, there is a lot of concern due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Ann Arbor Police Department has plans to expand its new crime transparency dashboard after a successful launch last week. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
Hearings in the Legislature will continue this week on bills to regulate Michigan’s legal marijuana industry and toughen penalties on the black market. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
The Michigan Court of Appeals says the Republican-controlled state House cannot sit on nine bills adopted in the last session of the Legislature when Democrats were in control. The court ruled Monday the bills must be sent to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Rick Pluta has more. -
Michigan is suspending food assistance payments starting in November. This after the U.S. Department of Agriculture directed Michigan’s health department to withhold payments and benefits due to the federal government shutdown. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to associate professor of nutritional sciences at U-M School of Public Health, Kate Bauer about how the fallout will reverberate far beyond a spike in food insecurity for families. -
The political climate has brought back to the surface open prejudice, bias and discrimination. These are challenges that, in the best of times, have been a part of the lives of the LGBTQ+ members of our community. But all young people are experiencing greater anxiety about social barriers. That’s where the Ann Arbor-based Neutral Zone focuses its work. Executive director Lori Roddy joined WEMU's David Fair to talk about the work to get around, over and through those hurdles. -
Three city council seats are to be decided by voters in Saline. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, they are choosing from a pool of six candidates. -
A trio of Michigan Republican gubernatorial debates are kicking Wednesday night in West Michigan. Colin Jackson has more. -
Growing Hope has plans to help Ypsilanti Farmers Market shoppers who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to purchase fresh produce through the federal shutdown. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
The volunteers working to turn the old Federal Screw Works in Chelsea into a city park are getting more help from the state. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Washtenaw County health officials are reminding area residents that the flu virus evolves each year, and it’s a good idea to protect yourself with a flu shot. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Registration has opened for Washtenaw Community College’s 2026 winter semester. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Washtenaw County’s My Future Fund allocations have surpassed $2 million. The fund is an early scholarship program for area students. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
Join us at WEMU’s exclusive Public Radio Music Day luncheon and panel discussion Wednesday, October 29th, at noon, at the EMU Student Center.
NPR Arts Reporter, Neda Ulaby, will lead a discussion on this year's theme: “Live. Local. Essential.” The topic will be "The future of music on public radio." She'll be joined by Fred Jacobs from Jacobs Media, Denny Stillwell, President of Mack Avenue Records, Olivia Van Goor, jazz vocalist and recording artist, and Michael Jewett, senior radio programmer.
$125 single admission, $225 for two
Public Radio Music Day is a day of advocacy and celebration across the country.
NPR Arts Reporter, Neda Ulaby, will lead a discussion on this year's theme: “Live. Local. Essential.” The topic will be "The future of music on public radio." She'll be joined by Fred Jacobs from Jacobs Media, Denny Stillwell, President of Mack Avenue Records, Olivia Van Goor, jazz vocalist and recording artist, and Michael Jewett, senior radio programmer.
$125 single admission, $225 for two
Public Radio Music Day is a day of advocacy and celebration across the country.
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