Bill G. Schuette

Today is Earth Day. The theme for Earth Day 2026 is "Our Power, Our Planet." To mark the occasion, we take a look at the power of natural river flow and the benefits and consequences of man-made dams. There are some legislative reforms under consideration in Lansing, and, in the meantime, there are a number of dams in Washtenaw County in different states of functionality. Huron River Watershed Council executive director Rebecca Esselman joined WEMU's David Fair for a look at where the power of policy and funding will lead us in the years ahead.

There’s only a week left for candidates to file in a special election that could shift the balance of power in the Michigan senate. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan House Republicans are looking to change how the state chooses a superintendent for its Board of Education. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Michigan’s minimum wage law could see some changes before going into effect Friday. Colin Jackson has more on a bill to tweak it that passed the Michigan Legislature Wednesday.

A state House committee approved legislation Thursday to scale back minimum wage and earned sick time laws set to take effect in a few weeks. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A Republican-led state House special committee opened hearings Tuesday on scaling back parts of an initiative to increase the state minimum wage and guarantee workers paid sick leave. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A policy think tank is calling on Michigan lawmakers to create a new tax credit for some parents of young children. Colin Jackson has more.