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A Washtenaw County food bank is getting a significant boost in funding. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.

The effort to weatherize homes in Washtenaw County could get a significant financial boost. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports that will happen if a grant is approved for the Board of Commissioners at Wednesday Night's meeting.

A Washtenaw County non-profit specializing in reducing violence among young people has been called out for associating with a registered sex offender. But as WEMU’s Josh Hakala found out, the person in question is no longer part of the organization.

Michigan law enforcement agencies can now apply for grants from the state to help with the costs of training recruits. Colin Jackson has more.

A trio of economic development projects are set to receive hundreds of millions of dollars in state incentives. Colin Jackson has more.

The effort to connect a hiking and biking trail across Washtenaw County received a big financial boost. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

A planned potash and salt production plant is a step closer to receiving state funding. Colin Jackson has more on the effort to produced more of the key fertilizer ingredient domestically.

Potential child care entrepreneurs in Michigan will have access to advisors to help them get started thanks to a new state program. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan is receiving millions in federal grant money to address disparities in gaining jobless benefits. Colin Jackson has more.

Significant investments are being made to enhance the Ypsilanti area's ability to capture stormwater and add acreage to nature areas that house pollinator prairie gardens. There are seven different projects that are funded over the next two years with grant money. Harry Sheehan is the Chief Deputy Water Resources Commissioner in Washtenaw County and in charge of seeing these projects completed. He joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the positive impacts these enhancements will make for the environment, and the area’s quality of life.