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Federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA is coming to an end. That has government bodies, including the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, moving to get their dollars allocated. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council has agreed to reallocate federal funding that has been earmarked for an Unarmed Response Program to other projects, including repairs to the Barton Dam. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

UM researchers plan to track health and career outcomes from the group of recipients. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made a joint appearance Wednesday before business leaders. Their purpose was to instill some optimism about the economy. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Washtenaw County’s own Alize Asberry Payne has been recognized as a local leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

Starting today, the Guaranteed Income pilot program in Ann Arbor is now accepting applications for participants. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Next month, the Guaranteed Income pilot program in Ann Arbor will begin accepting applications. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

The research group behind the Guaranteed Income pilot program in Ann Arbor is beginning the process of searching for participants. The first step is to open a portal where people who are interested can sign up to receive updates. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

The City of Ypsilanti had to dip into their reserves to balance its 2023-2024 fiscal -year budget. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

A pilot program for establishing a guaranteed income system will be created through Poverty Solutions, a research initiative at the University of Michigan. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.