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Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell took part in a national virtual town hall meeting on Wednesday to talk about health care. It capped off a month-long initiative designed to pressure Republicans to stop cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Senate okayed around $63 billion in department spending for the next state budget Wednesday. As Colin Jackson explains, the bill that passed does not include funding for K-12 schools.

There are hints of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s 2026 State of the State plans in the budget proposal rolled out by her administration earlier this month. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Democratic attorneys general from Michigan and a couple other states looked back on some of their lawsuits against the Trump administration Wednesday as President Donald Trump marks one year in office. Colin Jackson has more.

Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's Secretary of State and a Democratic candidate for governor, is unveiling a health policy vision she says focuses on access, affordability and fairness. Colin Jackson has more.

Foundational support systems can go a long way in determining life outcomes. When there are systemic barriers, the task of growing a successful and happy life becomes more difficult. The Women’s Center of Southeast Michigan continues its work in offering systems to support the emotional and economic self-determination of women and their families. WEMU's David Fair spoke with executive director Hannah Reischl about challenges of achieving greater equity and equality.

Thousands of home health care workers in Michigan voted to unionize in a tally announced Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is relieved that the new state budget will continue to support essential local health services. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The possible Medicaid changes coming from the federal government could have serious effects to hospitals, the public and employers in Washtenaw County. That’s the message out of an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber discussion held Monday morning. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Senate passed a resolution Monday aimed at budget transparency as part of a dash for the Legislature to wrap up a budget deal before the new fiscal year begins Wednesday. Colin Jackson and Rick Pluta have more in this joint report.