economy

Local business leaders are hoping to see pre-COVID revenues from this year’s Ann Arbor Art Fair. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran takes a look at the projected numbers.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed multiple bills Tuesday adopted with Republican and Democratic support. That’s before today, when she plans the fight over abortion rights in Michigan will resume. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Democratic Party is continuing to push abortion rights to the forefront of its midterm election pitch. Colin Jackson has more.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to fade, local economists are predicting a strong recovery for Washtenaw County’s economy. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.

Former Washtenaw County commissioner Felicia Brabec was recently elected as the new 55th state House representative to the Michigan State Legislature.…

Despite a very difficult year of 2020, Governor Whitmer's third State of the State address had a very positive tone. Even though he knew it's what…

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer touched on numerous topics in her third State of the State address, including ending the COVID-19 pandemic, repairing…

Michigan Governor Gretchen delivered her third State of the State address from her office in Lansing. Michigan State House Minority Leader Donna Lasinski…

The roller-coaster ride for the arts + creative industries continues. The deployment of vaccines is underway, and containment of the virus is a plausible…

Due to the pandemic, the City of Ann Arbor is wrapping up the year with some serious budget challenges and community concerns. WEMU's Lisa Barry talks…