Each month, we partner with the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber to look at how the news of the day impacts the local business community. On this month's "Washtenaw Business Lens," WEMU's Caroline MacGregor was joined by Andy LaBarre, Executive Vice President and Director of Government Relations for the Chamber, and Cybersecurity expert, Detective Kevin Parvize to explore how emerging cyber security issues are increasingly posing a threat to the local business community.

The Huron Valley Area Labor Federation (HVALF) is throwing its unanimous support behind the ballot initiative of Ann Arbor for Public Power. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Republican Congressman John James announced his running mate Thursday in his campaign for governor. Colin Jackson has more.

An objection has been filed asking the Michigan State Tax Commission to deny Oracle’s tax break for its Saline Township data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce has launched a statewide campaign to help city and township clerks who are experiencing a shortage of poll worker volunteers heading into the November election. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

WEMU's Jeremy Baldwin sat down with famed musicians Mark "Mr. B" Braun and Ali Jackson to discuss the upcoming Get Down Live Music Fest, which will take in Detroit and Ann Arbor.

The Ann Arbor School Board has approved a new policy for cell phone and personal electronic device use for students. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor recently got the go-ahead from inspectors to power on the current largest city-owned solar array. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

U.S. Representative Dingell will host a senior town hall at the Dexter Senior Center on Friday to provide community members with information on healthcare and caregiving resources. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Some Michigan Republicans are raising alarms after an online video that purports to confirm a non-citizen’s presence on the state's voter roll. Colin Jackson has more.

A local hospital is leading the way for other hospitals in the Midwest by successfully implanting a new type of pacemaker. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

University of Michigan Regent Paul Brown says he opposes the decision to place the proposed Los Alamos computer facility at the Textile Road location in Ypsilanti Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.