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Affordability not only continues to be an issue, it is a growing issue among working Americans. Here in Southeast Michigan, more than 40% of all households struggle to pay for basic needs like food, housing and healthcare. Current models indicate that number is likely to grow. Alyssa Alonte is the Manager of Community Investments at the United Way for Southeastern Michigan. She discussed how non-profits and individual donors are working to help get people through with WEMU's David Fair.

The Willow Run Airport is among those dealing with PFAS contamination. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has placed the airport within the state’s environmental mitigation efforts tied to aviation contamination. Willow Run will get a $250,000 grant to test and monitor for current pollution and to control or reduce additional contamination and to evaluate clean-up strategies. WEMU's David Fair spoke with EGLE Senior Geologist Eric Larson about the problem and potential solutions to aviation PFAS contamination at Willow Run and around the state.

Saline’s downtown town square project is receiving support from Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office to kickstart its development. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Residents of Avalon Housing’s Dunbar Tower in Ann Arbor will now be able to use an electric vehicle to run errands. It comes from a grant received by Avalon Housing from the Michigan Department of Transportation. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is offering money for the local establishments to construct rainwater gardens, natural shorelines, and other stormwater filtration systems. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Washtenaw County officials and volunteers are preparing to accept funding requests from local organizations that are working to address social issues. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

A Michigan Court of Claims judge has set a Friday hearing on whether to block an official opinion that restored $645 million in grants for projects that were abruptly cut by a GOP-controlled state House committee. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Ann Arbor is expecting progress towards its sustainability goals in 2026. Advancement on the voter-approved Sustainable Energy Utility will continue, and with the 2030 deadline rapidly approaching, more work is to be done to move ahead with the goals and aspirations of the city’s A2ZERO Carbon Neutrality plan. On the first "Issues of the Environment" of 2026, WEMU's David Fair explores the environmental year ahead with Ann Arbor’s Sustainability and Innovations Director, Missy Stults.

The City of Ann Arbor is looking for places to host public electric vehicle charging stations. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County’s Avalon Housing is looking forward to a productive 2026. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, the organization has several projects ongoing.