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The federal administration is cutting environmental programs and funding and further reducing regulations on polluting. The political environment in Washington, in and of itself, is toxic. On the February edition of WEMU’s "1st Friday Focus on the Environment," WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak were joined by Democratic Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin to discuss policy and politics.

Democratic attorneys general from Michigan and a couple other states looked back on some of their lawsuits against the Trump administration Wednesday as President Donald Trump marks one year in office. Colin Jackson has more.

Republican House Speaker Matt Hall says the boosting the economy, improving education and cutting spending top his to do-list list in 2026. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A Michigan Court of Claims judge will hear arguments today on disputed spending in the state budget that legislative Republicans want stopped. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A Michigan Court of Claims judge has set a Friday hearing on whether to block an official opinion that restored $645 million in grants for projects that were abruptly cut by a GOP-controlled state House committee. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a formal opinion Wednesday that reverses budget cuts enacted last month by the GOP-led House Appropriations Committee. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michigan’s Republican Senate Minority Leader is asking for an investigation into the state’s Child Development and Care Program. Colin Jackson has more.

Ann Arbor State Senator Jeff Irwin says he wants to make the most out of 2026, his final year in the state Legislature. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw Intermediate School District is hoping to weather past potential future funding cuts with new enriching programming through the new year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Ozone House in Ann Arbor is seeking alternative solutions to secure funding for its youth sheltering programs after this year’s federal cuts have impacted them greatly. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.