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Ann Arbor officials says some of the trees in the city are dying, and they attribute it to leaks in the DTE Energy natural gas infrastructure. The utility says it is not the problem. The city is asking DTE to conduct necessary repairs, while the utility argues it would be cost prohibitive to contract an arborist to evaluate potential methane damage to trees. What comes next? WEMU's David Fair discussed it with Ann Arbor Sustainability and Innovations Director, Missy Stults.
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Ann Arbor is putting the brakes on a move to replace all of its streetlights by converting them to LEDs due to what may residents are calling excessive wattage. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Michigan fuel tax is no longer sufficient to fund needed road repairs and maintenance. As more electric vehicles hit the streets, the tax will raise less money, but the need for road and bridge revenue will only increase. Conversations are underway about alternative possibilities. WEMU's David Fair talks about what that might look like with Denise Donohue, CEO of the County Road Association of Michigan.
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A number of homes in Sylvan Township are under a “do not drink” tap water order after someone broke into its water treatment plant over the weekend. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The City of Saline is looking at some state programs to redevelop and rehabilitate areas to spur economic growth. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Ann Arbor City Council has agreed to reallocate federal funding that has been earmarked for an Unarmed Response Program to other projects, including repairs to the Barton Dam. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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DTE says it is delaying a planned power outage scheduled for Thursday and Friday for parts of Superior Township and northeast Ann Arbor. We hear more from WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed business leaders Thursday at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual policy conference on Mackinac Island. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The State House and Senate are working to come to an agreement on the budget for the 2025 fiscal year and get it sent to Governor Gretchen Whitmer before a self-imposed July 1st deadline. Some of the environmental measures proposed by Governor Whitmer have been left out and finding for others is at a premium. 33rd District State Representative Felicia Brabec has been actively involved in the process. WEMU's David Fair checked in with the Pittsfield Township Democrat for the latest.
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Funding for studies on public power and compensation are included in the budget proposal. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.