It's the first "1st Friday" with former state lawmaker Rebekah Warren and Michigan League of Conservation Voters President/CEO Lisa Wozniak as your hosts. For this month's edition of "1st Friday Focus on the Environment," Rebekah and Lisa talked about the current state of the Great Lakes with Cameron Davis, who served as a senior advisor to the administrator of the EPA and as "Great Lakes Czar" during the Obama administration.

The Legislature met until early this morning to finalize the new state budget – missing the legal deadline by two days. We have more from Colin Jackson and Rick Pluta in this joint report.

As America’s 250th birthday approaches, Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell reflects on where the nation is now and where it’s going. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Washtenaw County is allocating $500,000 to Planned Parenthood of Michigan to preserve healthcare services at risk due to federal funding reductions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Senate passed new dam safety regulations Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

62-year-old Dalephenia Jones died while in state custody Thursday, July 2 at Trinity Health Hospital in Washtenaw County. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Michigan legislature is in session today as it continues to work on a budget. Like last year, lawmakers missed yesterday’s deadline to come up with a spending plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports what one local state representative is still hoping to see funded.

Ypsilanti is holding a parade celebrating America’s 250th birthday and the community’s place in our nation’s story. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

More than 300 cases of cyclosporiasis are being investigated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

It's a new era for Cinema Chat! David Fair is now enjoying a well-earned retirement, but he still wanted the movie news to continue here at WEMU. Mat Hopson is now the acting host. This week, he's joined by Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink to chat about the new films and special screenings for your 4th of July weekend and beyond!

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has named Derrick Jackson as Interim County Administrator. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Legislature meets again today to try to finalize a budget after missing Wednesday's deadline set in state law. We have more from Rick Pluta.