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Ann Arbor State Senator Jeff Irwin has been named Legislator of the Year by the Michigan Works! Association. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

State test scores indicate some students continue to struggle in the classroom. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, one local lawmaker says some changes need to be made.

Landlords could not discriminate against tenants or prospective tenants who use housing vouchers or some other type of public assistance to pay the rent under bills adopted early today by the Legislature. Rick Pluta reports.

Two Washtenaw County housing projects are getting brownfield funding from the state. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Taking part in education or work programs could allow Michigan prisoners to reduce their sentences under bills introduced Tuesday in the state Senate. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan public school students would undergo periodic screenings for dyslexia under legislation passed Tuesday in the state Senate. Colin Jackson has more.

As we adjust to the “spring forward” daylight saving schedule that started on Sunday, some Michigan lawmakers are working to put it to an end. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Senate Education Committee is set to hear more testimony Tuesday on bills to screen students for dyslexia. Colin Jackson has more.

Further investing in environmental sustainability will be a part of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The governor is to formally introduce her budget proposal today at 11 AM. WEMU's David Fair invited State Senator Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) to discuss some of what lay ahead in 2024 when it comes to environmental legislation and policy.

The Michigan Senate moved bills to give organizations that serve homeless youth more time to reach a child’s guardian closer to a final vote Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.