population

The world population is going up, and human-wildlife overlap is increasing. That can lead to negative outcomes, including spread of disease and species extinction. There can be benefits, too, but it will require some planning. That's the focus of a new study out of the University of Michigan. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Associate Professor in Conservation Science Dr. Neil Carter about the study and what can be done right here in Washtenaw County.

State House Speaker Joe Tate told the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce on Monday he will need their help in getting more businesses and people to call Michigan home. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A new state report predicts Michigan’s population will decline by 2050. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan’s Legislature is back at work. Wednesday marked the first day in session of 2024. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan government council tasked with figuring out how to reverse Michigan’s slow population growth released its final report Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Thursday that creates a bipartisan commission to look for ways to attract more people to Michigan. Rick Pluta reports from the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.

The city of Ann Arbor will host its last Sustainable Forum of the season this evening, and they will discuss what our county may look like in the year…