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Mary Louise Kelly is co-host of NPR’S award-winning news magazine, "All Things Considered." She started at NPR as a national security correspondent and has worked for the BBC as a foreign correspondent. She is also mother to two sons and knows firsthand the conflict working mothers face between family and work. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor had a chance to chat with Kelly about her new book, "It. Goes. So. Fast.: The Year of No Do-Overs."

Bills introduced in the Michigan Legislature would offer many lower-income parents a tax break for every child under 4 years old. Rick Pluta has more.

On a Labor Day edition of "Washtenaw United," we’re taking a look at an institution that made it possible for all of Rosie the Riveters to work at the Willow Run Bomber Plant in World War II. Back then, it was called Perry Nursery School. Now, it is known as Foundations Preschool of Washtenaw County. It stills primarily serves single and working mothers and is about to celebrate its 90th anniversary. WEMU's David Fair with the school's executive director, Sandy Williams, about developing the workforce of the future.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she’s looking to expand human services spending and business incentives as she looks ahead to the next state budget. Rick Pluta reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will present her budget proposal today for the coming fiscal year. The governor says it will include a focus on services for families and children. We have more from Rick Pluta.

There is a shortage of childcare workers in Washtenaw County, and around the state. But two local colleges are partnering to help change that. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

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.

Potential child care entrepreneurs in Michigan will have access to advisors to help them get started thanks to a new state program. Colin Jackson has more.

Legislation aimed at helping address Michigan’s childcare provider shortage has passed the state Senate. Colin Jackson has more.

The tax deadline is rapidly approaching, and all too many in Washtenaw County can't afford to have someone prepare the forms for submission. Help is available. Patrick Cornelius oversees the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in Washtenaw County and joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss tax code changes and finding those it helps with the biggest returns possible.