infrastructure

Flooding in the West Willow neighborhood in Ypsilanti Township has been a problem and the search for solutions has been under study. A 500-year storm in 2023 caused damage to over 1,000 homes. Residents are frustrated with the slow pace of progress in addressing outdated water infrastructure, so Washtenaw County hired an engineering and consulting firm to look into solutions. WEMU's David Fair talked with Brandon Ellefson of Livonia-based OHM Advisors about what solutions the study has found.

The Ypsilanti City Council will hear an update tonight on road and bridge conditions in town. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A Michigan House Committee could forward a Republican road funding plan to the full House floor today. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ann Arbor City Council has narrowly rejected spending $1.7 million for the feasibility study for a municipal utility. The vote was a 5-5 tie and needed a majority to be approved. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

As spring approaches, the Washtenaw County Water Resources Office would like residents to consider installing a rain garden. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says divided government in Lansing should not stop Democrats and Republicans from finding ways to get things done. The governor delivered her seventh State of the State address Wednesday night. Rick Pluta reports.

The Saline City Council is holding a special meeting this afternoon to approve some emergency repairs. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has put her proposed budget before the state Legislature, and it includes a significant investment in environmental initiatives. The state Legislature is now divided, and it's unclear what the final version of the budget will look like. Additionally, there is uncertainty from the federal level as what kind of money will be allocated to support protections and clean-ups. WEMU's David Fair spoke with 15th District State Senator Jeff Irwin of Ann Arbor about how things are playing out in Lansing.

A new management company has been hired to take over the operations of Arbor One Apartments in Ypsilanti. Caroline MacGregor reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling for a business tax aimed at large corporations and big tech industries, as well as a tax on marijuana products to help pay for roads. Rick Pluta reports.