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Michigan could be headed for a state government shutdown. That’s as the Legislature remains deadlocked on the budget. Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm knows a thing or two about divided government. The Democrat worked through two budget standoffs with Republicans. She spoke with Rick Pluta about the partial government shutdowns in 2007 and 2009. Plus, her thoughts on today’s political divides and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s independent candidacy for governor.

This Labor Day weekend, the Motor City will be hopping and grooving when the 46th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival hits downtown Detroit! For a look at what to expect from this massive musical event, WEMU's Michael Jewett speaks with Detroit Jazz Festival director, Chris Collins.

The family of a Hmong American man is asking for help in getting him released from a Michigan immigration detention facility. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan’s air quality has nosedived in recent weeks, due to wildfire smoke from Canada. At one point, Detroit was listed as the third most polluted city in the world. The blanket of haze that has covered the region, including Washtenaw County, has prompted several air quality advisories. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talks to Dr. MeiLan Han, Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Michigan Health, to get a better understanding of how particulate matter from wildfire smoke affects our overall health.

An air quality alert remains in effect for Washtenaw County and is expected to continue for the next couple of days. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The University of Michigan arts program, or the post-incarcerated Linkage Community, is going independent. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

WEMU continues to celebrate its 60th year of serving Washtenaw County and other parts of the region. Throughout the year, we’re presenting conversations with people who have helped build the station into the community’s home for jazz, news and blues. Let’s not forget: Sports also play a role as we are the home of Eastern Michigan University athletics. In that arena, we have helped launch broadcasting careers. From sports talk host, to play-by-play man to stadium announcer at Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers... Those are all roles filled by Ryan Wooley.

Some Detroit-based small business owners say President Donald Trump’s frequently changing tariff strategy is backing them into a corner. Colin Jackson has more.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners wants the state to know its opposition to the I-94 Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Corridor project and possible future toll lanes on the highway. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor and Detroit residents will have more public transit options this summer to commute between the two cities. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.