Earth Day 2024 is right around the corner, and this year’s theme is “Planet vs. Plastics.” Advocates are calling for a global reduction of 60% in plastics manufacturing to protect the environment and human health. The Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center has been advocating for the introduction and passage of five bills in Michigan that will add teeth to plastic regulation in several important areas. Ecology Center director Mike Garfield joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss our future with plastics.
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Two special elections in Michigan today could break the tie between Democrats and Republicans in the state’s House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.
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WEMU's Jessica Webster answers the question "Why Jazz?"
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A lot of kids get excited at the prospect of spending a part of the summer at sleepaway camp. The sheer number of activities and the opportunities to make new friends and have a life experience outside the home has a number of benefits. Unfortunately, there are a lot of families that can’t afford to provide that experience. That’s where Washtenaw Camp Placement comes in. Its mission is to help youngsters with less access find their way to the camp experience. WEMU's David Fair talks with executive director Matt Tarver-Wahlquist about how to get connected and the kinds of differences it is making.
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The Ann Arbor School District will hold a series of town meetings beginning today to gather public and employee input on needed budget reductions. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert has more on this report.
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The Ann Arbor City Council tonight will hear the proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year by the administration. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports..
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Avalon Housing and the Ann Arbor Housing Commission broke ground on Sunday for a new affordable housing project in the Kerrytown neighborhood. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert was there and fields this report.
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Taxpayers have until midnight tonight to file. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer declined to use the word “genocide” on a Sunday news show to describe events in Gaza. Rick Pluta explains.
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Veteran broadcaster Arwulf answers the question "Why Jazz?"
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WEMU's John Bommarito answers the question "Why Jazz?"