We live in a polarized nation, and sometimes, those varying political beliefs and opinions make their way to the holiday dinner table. It can be awkward and uncomfortable. So, how can we bring it all back together and appreciate one another’s company? WEMU’s John Stockwell went looking for answers and, as you’ll hear, found a number of them.
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The Michigan State Housing Development Grant Authority has awarded over $1.2 million in tax credits to Avalon Housing. The credit will go towards Phase 3 of the Hickory Way Apartments in Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says she still has many questions regarding the Michigan Public Service Commission approving DTE’s deal to power the Saline Township data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The City of Ann Arbor’s Snow Match program has been growing steadily with more volunteers signing up to help their fellow residents with snow removal. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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Bills passed by the Michigan Senate would set a lower THC threshold for regulating a product as marijuana or “consumable hemp.” Colin Jackson has more on what that would mean
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As motorists prepare to hit the roads for the holidays, there is some good news about gas prices. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Alpha House East is now open and providing shelter to the unhoused. The majority are Black women who are heads of households. WEMU's David Fair talked with Shonagh Taruza, the executive director of the Interfaith Hospitality Network at Alpha House, about housing insecurity, homelessness and the systems that make it difficult to improve the situation.
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The U.S. House has gone home for the year, and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she hopes health care legislation passes when they return to Washington. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Michigan Senate has passed a pair of bills to prevent abuse of vulnerable people. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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As cases of the measles continue to climb in the U.S. and Michigan, Washtenaw County health officials want to remind the public it is an entirely preventable disease. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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The Ypsilanti District Library (YDL) has had a positive public reception this year with the reopening of its main branch downtown and the hiring of its first social worker. Now, the library is looking forward to big plans in 2026. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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Pets as gifts are controversial, but there can be instances where it’s a good idea. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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State Representative Reggie Miller wants to put an end to local officials signing non-disclosure agreements when discussing potential business developments. As WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports, she’s introduced legislation to ban the practice.