The business community in Washtenaw County is central to the health of the local economy. WEMU has teamed with the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber to take a closer look at local businesses and the people that make them run. On the 2nd Friday of every month, we’ll bring you "Washtenaw Business Lens" and explore the perspectives on how local, state and national news impacts our business community, and ultimately you. The chamber’s Andy LaBarre will be here each month and bring with him a special guest. In this inaugural edition of "Washtenaw Business Lens," Andy and WEMU's David Fair look at federal immigration policy and its impact on the business community. Their guest is Phillis Engelbert. She owns three vegan establishments in Ann Arbor, those being: Detroit Street Filling Station, The Lunch Room Bakery & Café, and North Star Lounge.

The only item on the November ballot for all county voters to decide on is the Career Technical Education Millage proposal from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on whether to expand and make retroactive an earlier decision that struck down one-judge grand juries. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Thousands of home health care workers in Michigan voted to unionize in a tally announced Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

The National Institute of Health has bestowed a $500,000 grant to an Eastern Michigan University chemistry professor and her team to continue groundbreaking cancer and Alzheimer’s research. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

On November 4, voters will decide who they want to serve as mayor of the City of Milan. Incumbent Mayor Ed Kolar is seeking his third term. He’s up against Laura Russeau, a longtime advocate and community organizer who ran for Milan City Council two years ago. Kolar joined WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor to talk about his experience and accomplishments on the job thus far and why he should remain in office.

On November 4, voters will decide between two candidates running for mayor of Milan. Laura Russeau is a longtime advocate and community organizer who ran for Milan City Council two years ago is running against incumbent Mayor Ed Kolar, who is seeking his third two-year term. Russeau joined WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor to talk about her candidacy and the issues that are important to her.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is relieved that the new state budget will continue to support essential local health services. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Voters in Chelsea and Lima, Lyndon, and Sylvan Township are being asked for a hike in the Area Fire Authority Millage rate to hire additional staff. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Leaves continue to fall, and movies continue to fall into your favorite movie house! WEMU's David Fair gets together with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to chat about the newest films and the next round of special screenings coming to Ann Arbor!

Ann Arbor Public Schools produced a mixed bag in its annual student achievement report. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Attorney General says the state needs to get ready in case President Donald Trump tries to send national guard troops here. Colin Jackson has more.