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Washtenaw Community College kicks off Free College Week on Monday as area residents are invited to participate in on-line classes. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has put her proposed budget before the state Legislature, and it includes a significant investment in environmental initiatives. The state Legislature is now divided, and it's unclear what the final version of the budget will look like. Additionally, there is uncertainty from the federal level as what kind of money will be allocated to support protections and clean-ups. WEMU's David Fair spoke with 15th District State Senator Jeff Irwin of Ann Arbor about how things are playing out in Lansing.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer toured the Detroit Auto Show Wednesday and delivered an address to industry leaders about for economic plans for 2025. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Detroit Auto Show has a major focus on electric vehicles this year. Gone are the days where auto companies feature concept vehicles, but there is the opportunity for you to get in a new EV and run a test track. WEMU's David Fair talked with Charles Griffith from the Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center about the EV industry and potential impacts of the incoming Trump Administration.

Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says if President-Elect Donald Trump goes through on his announcement to set 25% tariffs of Mexico and Canada, she hopes he considers the impact on the auto industry. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The environmental group Route Zero is outlining their hopes of having more zero-emission vehicles on the road. WEMU's Ana Longoria reports.

Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin faced off Tuesday night against former Congressman Mike Rogers in their first debate in the race to fill Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance tried to broaden the campaign’s base during a stop in Detroit Tuesday. Michigan Public Radio’s Colin Jackson has more.

A string of presidential campaign stops in Michigan this week kicked off Wednesday in Auburn Hills. Colin Jackson has more.

Former President Donald Trump rallied Michiganders Tuesday night. Colin Jackson was at the town hall-style event in Flint.