Federal Government

Union members of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 2092 are standing in solidarity with those whose health care is at risk as the federal shutdown persists. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The possible Medicaid changes coming from the federal government could have serious effects to hospitals, the public and employers in Washtenaw County. That’s the message out of an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber discussion held Monday morning. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Funding for federal employees and programs in Washtenaw County remains in limbo as the government continues to be shut down. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Department of Energy sent an email to employees directing them to avoid language like “climate change.” WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor spoke to a University of Michigan climate scientist about the implications.

Students and staff at Eastern Michigan University have planted rainbow flags on campus to show support for LGBTQ+ students during Coming Out Month. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The host of NPR’s flagship program, All Things Considered, says farewell today after 10 years behind the host chair. During his time at ATC, Ari Shapiro has interviewed hundreds of people, anchored hours of live special coverage and reported from around the world. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked with Shapiro about his goals for the future and Congress’s decision to defund public media.

A bill to stop many Michigan regulations from exceeding federal standards passed in the state House of Representatives on Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Immigrant rights and legal experts are urging local law enforcement to refrain from assisting in ICE operations. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Michigan Republicans gathered on Mackinac Island this past weekend for their every-other-year leadership conference. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan’s monthly unemployment rate dropped slightly from July to August to 5.2%. It’s not so much that more people are finding jobs, but more people are exiting the workforce. Rick Pluta reports