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The Michigan Peace Council, who have successfully campaigned for local social funding resolutions in Detroit and Hamtramck, are starting their campaign in Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

A German auto-supplier won approval Tuesday for state business incentives to help it turn an idled factory in Detroit into its new U.S. headquarters. Colin Jackson has more.

Eastern Michigan University recently unveiled a bench commemorating the life and service of Ypsilanti’s Major Frank Maki. Ana Longoria has more.

The Biden Administration has taken steps to address the environmental problems posed by PFAS contamination. The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a ruling overturning the "Chevron Doctrine," and it has environmentalists alarmed. The implications on PFAS regulation and clean-up are already being felt and could have implications right here in Michigan. That's the topic WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak chose for the September edition of "1st Friday Focus on the Environment." Their guest is among those concerned about the ramifications. John Reeder is Vice President of Federal Affairs with the Environmental Working Group.

Former President Donald Trump delivered a national security-heavy talk to the National Guard Association in Detroit Monday. Colin Jackson has more on the address from the Republican nominee for president.

Michigan legislators are working on bills to create new programs to specifically address mental health among current and former military servicemembers. They're scheduled for a House committee hearing this week. Colin Jackson has more.

The U.S. Department of Defense is finally going to take meaningful action to protect Lake Huron from PFAS contamination emanating from the Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda. This action in Michigan may serve as a template for clean-ups at nearly 400 other bases across the country. The progress can be attributed to the efforts of concerned Michigan residents. Tony Spaniola is an Oscoda resident and co-chair of the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network. He joined WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak to discuss the latest information and what comes next.

As we mark Memorial Day, and all of the men and women lost in service to our country, we also want take note of the veterans who have returned home to our community. Many need medical, physical and emotional help and support. That’s where Fisher House in Ann Arbor comes in. It provided free lodging and support services to veterans and their families. Find out more in this conversation WEMU's David Fair had with Fisher House Michigan executive director, Kate Melcher.

A new law signed Monday gives Michigan’s overseas and uniformed services voters more time to get their absentee ballots in. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is on the road selling her plans for 2023. She spoke Monday to business leaders in Detroit. We have more from Rick Pluta.