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On this post-election Wednesday, we talk public transportation. The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority asked voters to approve a five-year, 2.38 mill tax levy to expand services and help meet climate and economic equity goals in the community. AAATA CEO Matt Carpenter discussed the plans with WEMU's David Fair.

Washtenaw County officials are reminding residents they can still register to vote or request an absentee ballot for next week’s August primary. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.

Michigan elections officials — with a new member in the group — are evaluating whether a pair of constitutional amendments should appear on the November ballot. Colin Jackson has more.

Three Democrats and one Republican are vying to win the state Senate seat in the new-look 14th district. WEMU’s Josh Hakala takes a closer look at the Democratic primary candidates in the 14th district state Senate race.

A new state House Seat including Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township has shaped up with a crowded field in the Democratic primary. WEMU's Cathy Shafran takes a look at those candidates.

We're getting closer and closer to back-to-school time. Still, the movies are here to keep you entertained. WEMU's David Fair is joined by Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins to give you a full rundown of the latest cinematic offerings. Plus, they take time to remember Ann Arborite Virginia Patton Moss, who starred in the classic film, "It's a Wonderful Life."

Washtenaw County has, what many consider, a surprisingly high rate of poverty. There are day-to-day needs to be met, but the bigger picture is to stop managing poverty in the area and eliminate the systemic barriers to escaping poverty. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Sarah Thornburg, executive director of the Ypsilanti-based service organization, "Friends In Deed," to discuss what that change looks like and the plan to get there.

Our communities are still in the process of building a foundation in which girls and young women are offered equal opportunity to educational and career opportunities. It becomes even more difficult when personal trauma or family finances stand in the way. Addressing those issues and supplementing existing opportunity is the function of the Ann Arbor-based, "Girls Group." WEMU's David Fair explores the issues and solutions with founder and executive director, Sue Schooner.

The Michigan Board of State Canvassers will meet today to comply with a state Supreme Court decision that it must place an abortion rights amendment on the November ballot. We have more Rick Pluta.

More investment is being made in early childhood education in Washtenaw County as the need for help and support continues to grow. WEMU's David Fair spoke with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District's Eddie Manusczak about what that looks like locally and what the future holds for helping children and families and improving the communities' steps toward greater equity and opportunity.