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The threat of losing federal funding and deep cuts in the US Department of Housing and Urban Development has a lot of support organizations on edge. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, Avalon Housing says it’s working to ensure its services continue uninterrupted.

The Michigan Peace Council, who have successfully campaigned for local social funding resolutions in Detroit and Hamtramck, are starting their campaign in Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Michigan has joined 22 other states and Washington D.C. in a lawsuit to challenge a Trump administration freeze on many federal loans and grants. The administration’s action was quickly delayed by a federal judge. Rick Pluta reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council has voted to set aside $1 million to respond to any potential negative local changes brought about by the incoming Trump administration. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ypsilanti and the Huron River Watershed Council have now secured enough funding to remove the Peninsular Dam in the Huron River. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Amid student protests and candlelight vigils at the start of school year at U-M, the student body government passed a 25-15 vote to end the freeze on student organization funding. Ana Longoria has the story.

Federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA is coming to an end. That has government bodies, including the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, moving to get their dollars allocated. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council Budget Committee heard from its police and fire chiefs Thursday night to hear the spending priorities for each department. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The state House approved a bill Thursday to help overhaul how courts are funded in Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Senate approved a few of its plans for the state’s next budget Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.