Jimmie Wilson Jr.

The Michigan legislature is in session today as it continues to work on a budget. Like last year, lawmakers missed yesterday’s deadline to come up with a spending plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports what one local state representative is still hoping to see funded.

Washtenaw County state legislators Morgan Foreman, Jimmie Wilson Jr, and Jason Morgan want to rein in the University of Michigan regarding land purchases. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ypsilanti State Representative Jimmie Wilson Jr. wants to form a workgroup to address the conditions of Michigan’s prisons. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Some Michigan lawmakers are calling for amending the state Constitution, so utility regulators would be elected instead of appointed. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Several state lawmakers are looking to rescind a $100 million allocation to the University of Michigan for its proposed Ypsilanti Township facility. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

About 100 people showed up Thursday night for a town hall meeting with 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, the crowd had a lot to talk about.

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is holding a Town Hall meeting on the campus of Eastern Michigan University tonight. The 6th District Democrat from Ann Arbor will be joined by state legislators in the Student Center Ballroom beginning at 6 PM. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Protestors rallied against Project 2025 across all 50 US states Wednesday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria checked in with State Representative Jimmie Wilson Jr. from Ypsilanti about his thoughts on the protests.

Two Michigan government accountability bills moved a step closer to seeing a vote in the state House of Representatives after leaving committee Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

The results are in for the races for the Michigan House of Representatives, including those that are located in, or cover parts of, Washtenaw County.