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Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants to provide big tax incentives to lure new data centers to the state. These centers can be the size of several football fields and are a huge drain on electricity and water supplies. While it may create some new jobs, many say it won't create enough and will negatively impact the state's climate goals. WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak, talked it over with Michigan Climate Action Network executive director, Dr. Denise Keele.
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Saline Mayor Brian Marl delivered his State of the City address on Monday. Ahead of his speech, he spoke with WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert.
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The Legislature returns to the state Capitol today with the goal of wrapping up its work for the summer. Rick Pluta has more.
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The effort to rename and reshape one of Michigan’s main economic incentives programs made it out of a state House committee Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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There are underserved portions of our community, and among them are newcomers to Washtenaw County. Immigrants make up an important part of the area's workforce but often struggle to gain a stable foundation on which to build a new life in our country and in our county. WEMU's David Fair talked about the efforts to welcome and support immigrants with Shrina Eadeh of Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County.
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The vice president appeared alongside a handful of Biden Administration officials at a stop Monday in Detroit. Colin Jackson has more.
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The latest economic forecast for Washtenaw County shows optimism regarding continued growth, but housing costs continue to be a major problem. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Michigan House Republicans are focusing on accountability and access to state economic development programs in a new plan unveiled Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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The City of Ann Arbor has established an Office of Economic Development with a focus on expanding the development of housing for all income levels. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Federal and state officials gathered in Lansing Tuesday to announce new standards for some federal “Battery Workforce Initiative” apprenticeships. As Colin Jackson reports, leaders say the program will help future employees of electric vehicle battery plants planned for areas around the state.