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An Ann Arbor for Public Power banner outside the March 3, 2025 Ann Arbor City Council meeting.

Ann Arbor for Public Power about to kick off petition drive

Ann Arbor for Public Power is kicking off its petition drive to create a public utility board. The group looks to collect 6,500 signatures by May in order to get the question on the November ballot. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Biden administration to send billions more in aid to Ukraine

The White House says it will send nearly $6 billion in military and budget aid to Ukraine. It's likely to be the last bit of support by the Biden administration as Trump's team is about to take over.

Appeals court pauses Tufts student's transfer to Vermont in immigration detention case

The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that a three-judge panel would hear arguments on May 6 in the case of Rumeysa Ozturk. She's been detained for five weeks as of Tuesday.

(From L to R) John Ritcher, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association Senior Policy Analyst; Briana DuBose, Executive Director EcoWorks; Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Chief Deputy Director Johnathan Smith; U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell; Federal Government Affairs Director of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters Bentley Johnson; and Missy Stults, Director of Ann Arbor's Sustainability and Innovations Office speak at an environmental summit at Ann Arbor's Veterans Memorial Park.

Rep. Dingell, environmental advocates criticize federal clean energy cuts

6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell was joined by clean energy leaders this morning to talk about the negative impacts the Trump administration actions are having on the industry in Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Rep. Dingell slams Trump's call to end mail-in voting

Michigan 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says President Trump’s attempts to ban mail-in voting is just another attempt by him to reduce voting access. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Michigan), flanked by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), announces the reintroduction of a "Medicare for All" bill in Washington, D.C.

Rep. Dingell concerned for residents as federal shutdown drags on

Democratic 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is voicing her concern for Washtenaw County residents as more things that rely on the federal government being operational are being impacted the longer the shutdown continues. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Rep. Debbie Dingell delivers her "State of the District" speech to members of the Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber on March 11, 2023 at Washtenaw Community College in Ypsilanti, Mich.

Dingell joins most Democrats voting against bill to end government shutdown

6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell was a “no” vote Wednesday night on the spending bill that reopened the federal government. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Supreme Court says the U.S. can turn away asylum seekers at the border

By a 6-3 vote, the high court ruled that federal law allows the government to stop asylum seekers from physically setting foot in the United States, effectively keeping them from applying for asylum.

Dede Murphy and other local election workers say members of an election denier group camped out in the hallways of their county building and yelled in their faces. Some say they were followed home or put in physical danger. Election workers across 22 states tell NPR they've received threats or felt unsafe doing their jobs.

For election workers, Trump's lies have meant threats, harassment and a poisoned dog

Election workers across 22 different states told NPR they've received threats or felt unsafe doing their jobs, and many are worried for what the 2024 presidential election will bring.

What's the secret to India's moves to conquer the global chess scene?

With the Women's World Cup in the bag and 88 grand masters, India is ready to take over the chess world. And they're making sure their youngsters are poised to checkmate.

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