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When you, or a loved one, has to have surgery, environmental protections are probably the last thing on your mind. But it is an issue that needs to be addressed. As much as 8-10% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the country emanate from medical facilities. Michigan Medicine is looking to significantly cut down its impacts while continuing to providing crucial care services. Dr. George Mashour is chair of Michigan Medicine's anesthesiology department, and he joined WEMU's David Fair to explain the process of identifying and implementing solutions.

A Michigan charter school group is pushing back against new rules from the U.S. Department of Education. Colin Jackson has more.

A federal judge has struck down the city of Saginaw’s use of chalk marks on tires to enforce parking regulations. As we hear from Rick Pluta, the ruling says that’s an unreasonable search under the US Constitution.

Washtenaw Community College is responding to a growing shortage of truck drivers. WCC has partnered with an Ohio-based truck driver training program to offer local opportunities to be trained for almost-immediate employment. WEMU's Cathy Shafran explains.

People experiencing a mental health crisis can get help 24 hours a day by calling 9-8-8. However, local officials want Washtenaw County residents to know there’s also a local phone number to access help. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The City of Ypsilanti is placing a moratorium on new marijuana businesses. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The defendants in a lawsuit over Michigan’s abortion ban are trying to subpoena the governor. Colin Jackson has more.

Attorney General Dana Nessel has asked for an outside prosecutor to take over an inquiry into allegations of election tampering. The reason is one of the targets is her likely Republican opponent on the November ballot. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she is furious about the spill of toxic chemicals into the Huron River. And she has called for an emergency response team from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to step in. WEMU's Cathy Shafran has more.

Ypsilanti City Council is planning to voice its opposition to red light traffic cameras at Tuesday night’s meeting. WEMU's Josh Hakala has more.