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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is accelerating its plans to help communities such as Ypsilanti replace many of their water service lines. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Washtenaw County Department of Health has released its 2024 annual health report. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more on the department’s findings.

The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) is looking for heavy metal. This past summer, the YCUA recieved funding as part of the Environmental Protection Agency's "Get the Lead Out" initiative. It's designed to remove lead water pipes that can impact drinking water. Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale provides more details on the work being done in Ypsilanti area in a conversation with YCUA executive director Luke Blackburn on this week's "On the Ground Ypsi."

A new bill package before the Michigan House Health Policy Committee is taking aim at lead dust exposure during renovation and repair projects. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Whitmer has signed measures into law to require all children be tested for lead exposure. Additionally, a new law requires installation of lead water filters in all schools and childcare centers. It is progress, but there is still a lot of work to be done. WEMU's David Fair discusses its impacts with lead policy expert Mary Sue Schottenfels.

Bills meant to prevent lead and other contaminant exposure in schools are being set up for a vote in the Michigan House this week. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Senate sent bills to require lead testing in children to the governor’s desk Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

The latest check in a twice-a-year look at Flint’s water pipes shows drinking water is safe, and the city is close to reaching a goal of replacing all lead service lines. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The state Legislature has already called it a year, and when it reconvenes in January, Democrats will be in full control for the first time in 40 years. Donna Lasinski spent the last two years serving as minority leader in the state House, but term limits means she will not return to Lansing. The Washtenaw County Democrat joined WEMU's David Fair with a look back at progress made over the just-completed session and what she believes may transpire when Lansing is in Democratic control.

A reminder is coming from the Washtenaw County Health Department about the importance of lead testing for children under six and pregnant women who live in certain types of housing. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.