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As the impasse over education funding in Lansing continues, the frustration over the uncertainty is increasing in local school districts. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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From silent classics to superhero blockbusters, the big screen has it all this weekend! WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to chat about the next round of new films and special screenings in Ann Arbor and around town.
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The Washtenaw County Food Policy Council says its funding appears to be in decent shape for the coming year, but there are concerns on how cuts out of Washington will affect the community. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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A recent fire at Recycle Ann Arbor's Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) has raised concerns about what exactly is going into the bins we send to the MRF. Nationally, there are a growing number of fires at such facilities. WEMU's David Fair gets an update from Recycle Ann Arbor CEO Bryan Ukena.
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There's nothing like the taste of fresh bread, muffins and other baked goods. B-Cubed Bakery is one of many bakeries in Ypsilanti ready to indulge your sweet tooth. Learn more about the business from this conversation Lee Van Roth (formerly Rylee Barnsdale) had with B-Cubed's owner and operator, Benjamin Brown.
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Under the current bylaws of the Ann Arbor Planning Commission, there is no limit on how long the public comment period can last during its meetings. Commissioners are considering some changes to that. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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New federal tax breaks, loans and programs could support the production of key manufacturing materials under a bill from a Michigan congresswoman. Colin Jackson has more.
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Democrats in the Michigan Legislature have introduced bills to let student athletes at public universities form labor unions. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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United Way of Southeastern Michigan has earmarked $5.2 million to support households in need, over $1 million of which will benefit Washtenaw County nonprofits. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Ann Arbor residents can now learn about the history of Allen Creek while going for a walk in town. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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The Ann Arbor City Council on Monday agreed to the path forward on the timing of issuing bonds for the three parking decks at the proposed Arbor South. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Some Democratic state lawmakers discussed what the new federal budget could mean for Michigan at a town hall in Southeast Michigan Monday night. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Michigan Department of Transportation is holding a pair of open houses on Tuesday to discuss a draft noise report associated with the US-23 improvement plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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New federal policy and direction has changed over the last six months, and you can see the impacts starting to manifest. It’s impacting many service-oriented non-profits and the people they serve. You can count Community Action Network in Washtenaw County among them. WEMU's David Fair spoke to executive director Derrick Miller about the response to funding and DEI program cuts in our community.