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A state elections board Thursday found two of Michigan’s leading Republican candidates for governor gathered enough signatures to make the August primary ballot. As Colin Jackson reports, that’s despite some challenges.

A ballot initiative to ban Michigan’s public utilities and large government contractors from political giving dropped off signatures Wednesday to go before voters this November. Colin Jackson has more.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office says an investigation into a police chase that ended in the death of a Navy veteran has been forwarded to the prosecutor for review. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

A major housing development is getting closer to turning shovels. The Village of Ann Arbor would create over 600 townhomes and apartments near Dhu Varren and Pontiac Trail. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Some of Michigan’s most powerful business and political figures are taking part in the annual Detroit Regional Chamber conference this week on Mackinac Island. As we hear from Rick Pluta, statewide elections are a big topic of discussion.

The director of the Michigan Department of Corrections visited the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility Friday after demands for action following the deaths of several inmates. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

When a tornado tore a path of destruction though part of Ann Arbor last month, it was a reminder of the need to be prepared for such weather conditions. The State of Michigan may be able to provide some help. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A coal-fired power plant in western Michigan that was scheduled for shutdown almost a year ago continues to operate under a series of Trump administration emergency orders. The newest order took effect this week. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Senate welcomed its newest member Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

About 80 people gathered in front of the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility on Wednesday to protest conditions and recent inmate deaths at the prison. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.