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In the run-up to Election Day, "Washtenaw United" is spotlighting local candidates for state Senate and state House. This week, WEMU presents Mike Eller, who is challenging incumbent Jimmie Wilson Jr. for Michigan's 32nd State House district. He spoke with Decky Alexander about his work and his goals for the state of Michigan if elected.

In the run-up to Election Day, "Washtenaw United" is spotlighting local candidates for state Senate and state House. This week, WEMU presents Jimmie Wilson Jr., who is running for re-election as Michigan's 32nd District State House Representative. He spoke with Decky Alexander about his work and his goals for the state of Michigan if re-elected.

The Ann Arbor City Council has established a Bill of Rights for people experiencing homelessness. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

In the run-up to Election Day, "Washtenaw United" is spotlighting local candidates for state Senate and state House. Our next guest in the series is Brian Ignatowski, who is running against incumbent Jennifer Conlin to be Michigan's 48th District State House Representative. He spoke with Decky Alexander about what he wants to bring to his district and the state.

In the run-up to Election Day, "Washtenaw United" is spotlighting local candidates for state Senate and state House. Our next guest in the series is Jennifer Conlin, who is running for reelection as Michigan's 48th District representative. She spoke with Decky Alexander about what she wants to bring to her district and the state.

In the run-up to Election Day, "Washtenaw United" is spotlighting local candidates for state Senate and state House. This week, WEMU presents Tawn Beliger, who is challenging incumbent Sue Shink for the 14th Senate District. She spoke with Decky Alexander about her goals for the state of Michigan if elected.

In the run-up to Election Day, "Washtenaw United" is expanding focus from those who move and shake the nonprofit and advocacy world to those who move and shape our policy world—our local candidates for state Senate and state House. This week, WEMU presents State Sen. Sue Shink, who represents the 14th Senate District. She spoke with Decky Alexander about her work and her goals for the state of Michigan if re-elected.

The Michigan Senate voted today to expand a low-income housing assistance program to cover potential homebuyers who fall in the middle-income category. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Senate approved bills Thursday to create a tax break for developers to build affordable housing. Rick Pluta reports.

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) introduced legislation Tuesday that would direct millions to help low-income families with their water bills. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.