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Michigan officials say over 500 illegal guns are now off the streets thanks to a public safety program. Colin Jackson has more.
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One in four adults in the United States experience transportation insecurity, according to a University of Michigan study. Finding affordable and accessible public transportation can be difficult particularly impacting communities of color. The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan is working to address these issues, and among the programs is the D2A2 bus service. The pilot program connects Ann Arbor and Detroit with hourly service weekdays and limited service on weekends. Is it working? Will the program become permanent? WEMU's David Fair finds out in a conversation with the Authority’s program manager, Ben Stupka.
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A stretch of I-94 between Ann Arbor and Detroit could see special lanes created for connected and automated vehicles. It would be the first project of its kind in the U.S. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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Air quality continues to be an issue, and with a warming climate, the efforts at improvement may become more difficult. The federal EPA has curiously ruled that Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan now meet attainment status for ground-level ozone. Environmental advocates, including the director of the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, says the process used to make the determination is questionable. Nick Leonard joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the challenges ahead.
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The bus service D2A2 is now offering late-night rides for the summertime. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.
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If you’re walking around town in Washtenaw County over the next three months, you might see a few more football players than you’re used to. And this could be a boost to the local economy. WEMU's Josh Hakala has more.
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Democratic lawmakers and faith leaders held a forum in Detroit Monday as part of an effort to build support for gun bills awaiting action by the Legislature. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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A bill filed in the Michigan Senate would allow more people to see some confidential children’s protective services case files. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan will have a new statue representing the state in the US Capitol. The Legislature has adopted a resolution to replace a statue of Lewis Cass with one of the late Detroit Mayor Coleman Young. Rick Pluta reports.
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An Ann Arbor doctor is being credited with research that could change the way oxygen levels are registered for people of color. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.