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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.

A Washtenaw County Commissioner will challenge incumbent Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor in the Democratic primary election in August. 8th District Commissioner Yousef Rabhi has formally announced his candidacy. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked with Rabhi about his platform and why he decided to run against the incumbent.

As another federal government shutdown looms, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says Democratic colleagues in the Senate need to hold fast on Homeland Security funding. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

This week marks one full year since President Donald Trump began his second term in office. Colin Jackson has more on what his economic vision has meant for Michiganders.

Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she’s delighted the U.S. House has voted to extend Affordable Health Care tax credits for three years. The bill passed Thursday on a vote of 230-196. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

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.

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.

President Donald Trump will be in Macomb County today to mark his first 100 days back in office. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan Congressional Democrats say it’s unconscionable President-Elect Donald Trump and others would move to shut down the federal government days before the holidays. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

We’ve made it to the final few days of the presidential election. Colin Jackson has a look back at what felt like non-stop and sometimes repetitive major party campaign events and rallies in Michigan.