Federal Government

A plan to prepare Michigan in case of a federal constitutional convention received a state House committee hearing Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell joined the progressive think tank The Center for American Progress (CAP) on Wednesday to blame the Trump Administration for higher Michigan energy prices. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Today is what many refer to as “Fat Tuesday” or Paczki Day. These rich, deep-fried Polish doughnuts are traditionally eaten to use up sugar and fat before Lent, and Southeast Michigan celebrates as much or more than any city in the country. The Dingell family has a long history with Paczkis and has created its own traditions around the day. WEMU's David Fair was joined by 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell to talk all about it and caught up on what is going on politically in the nation’s capital.

The Ypsilanti City Council tonight may join Ann Arbor in prohibiting the use of city resources to assist in civil immigration enforcement. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan environmental advocates are worried about the federal government repealing a scientific finding on greenhouse gas emissions. Colin Jackson has more.

Reactions to President Donald Trump’s threats to delay the opening of the new border crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, are starting to fall along party lines. As Sarah Cwiek and Colin Jackson state in this joint report, the White House says Trump wants to renegotiate the bridge agreement.

Nearly 200 Washtenaw County residents could lose their housing if federal HUD grants are not renewed in the coming months. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The federal administration is cutting environmental programs and funding and further reducing regulations on polluting. The political environment in Washington, in and of itself, is toxic. On the February edition of WEMU’s "1st Friday Focus on the Environment," WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak were joined by Democratic Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin to discuss policy and politics.

Michigan’s Secretary of State responded to the president’s calls for Republicans to “nationalize” voting during a speech in Detroit Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan’s attorney general is encouraging residents to know their rights when dealing with immigration enforcement. Colin Jackson has more.