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A large majority of adults over 50 look for health information on the internet, but many report having little to no trust in themselves to detect misinformation. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

A bill package to change how state agencies write rules for things like elections or fertilizer storage passed Tuesday in the Michigan House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says more interstate action is needed to better protect children from online exploitation. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The City of Ypsilanti is working with several community stakeholders to install fiber optic cables throughout the city. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Michigan could see the creation of a “cryptocurrency bill of rights” under legislation recently introduced in the state House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.

Elementary school students are improving their reading skills faster with an interactive, digital-learning platform compared to those using conventional, pen-and-paper lessons. That’s according to a combined study from the University of Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University and Ypsilanti Community Schools. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor chatted with Professor Elliot Soloway, co-director for the U-M Center for Digital Curricula, where the "Roadmap" platform was developed.

Online gambling revenue in Michigan was up by over 25% last month compared to the month before. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ann Arbor Renters Commission is concerned over a possible relationship between the city and CityWise Software LLC. But local officials say the commission is getting ahead of itself. WEMU‘s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, alongside Texas Republican Congressman August Pfluger, introduced the PROTOCOL Act to the House with hopes of expanding broadband accessibility. Ana Longoria has the details.

The City of Ann Arbor has launched a new virtual assistant to help answer residents’ questions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.