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A local non-profit will soon be marking 26 years helping those who are struggling to improve their quality of life. The organization is called DAPCO. It helps those in the Ypsilanti community with everything from building a business to relationship mentoring to helping with health care and baby products. WEMU's Josh Hakala and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale were joined by DAPCO's co-founder, Brenda Griffin, to discuss community impact.

Housing discrimination based on the source of someone’s income would be illegal under Michigan bills that received a committee hearing Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

The city of Ann Arbor’s $564 million budget for fiscal 2024 Fiscal Year passed at Monday night’s city council meeting. As WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports, the newly approved spending plan includes some amendments.

Ypsilanti-based SOS Community Services and its "Parents as Teachers" program helps parents learn how to foster healthy growth and development for their children. It's community building, one family at a time. Rhonda Weathers and Rana Smith head up the program and joined WEMU's David Fair to detail the program and its community impact.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley is adding free services for the public in an attempt to keep more pets with their owners. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.

Roughly 700,000 low-income families in Michigan that claim the earned income tax credit could get checks in the mail later this year. The state Senate adopted a bill Thursday to fix a problem created by a political fight between Republicans and Democrats. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The payday lending industry has drawn the attention of a state representative from Washtenaw County. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The Michigan Legislature returns to the state Capitol today to resume meeting following a two-week spring recess. Rick Pluta reports.

Civic responsibilities don't end when you cast your ballot. There are plenty of other ways to engage to make sure your concerns are heard. The series is headed up by the community-based group "Survivors Speak" and is funded with a grant from the national non-profit, "Black Voters Matter." Survivors Speak founder Trische' Duckworth joined WEMU's Cathy Shafran and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale to discuss the goals and aspirations of the civic education series.

Low-income taxpayers often miss out on helpful exemptions because tax preparation help can be costly. A program is now available to address those concerns in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.