public forum

The sparks are expected to fly tonight when the Michigan Public Service Commission holds a virtual public hearing. At issue is DTE’s request to fast-track a contract involving the proposed Saline Township data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan energy regulators will hear public comment today in a matter involving a planned data center near Ann Arbor. Colin Jackson has more

About a hundred people braved the cold in downtown Saline Monday to protest a proposed 250-acre data center in Saline Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council tonight will hold a public hearing and first vote on when to dip into its Budget Stabilization Fund. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Rising health care costs are making it harder for Michiganders to stay healthy and hospitals to provide services. That’s the message emphasized during a health roundtable today attended by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ypsilanti officials are seeking local opinions on the city’s parks, recreation and public art initiatives. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has kicked off the new public comment period regarding the proposed expansion of Wayne Disposal in Van Buren Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin was in Ypsilanti Wednesday morning to hear from local education and government leaders. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Voters in Ann Arbor will render a final decision on two ballot proposals on August 5th. Proposals A and B would approve the sale of city owned land for a new downtown library. Opponents say the city is reneging on its promise to turn the land into an urban park and civic commons called the “Center of the City.” And now, a lawsuit accuses the City of “perpetrating a fraud upon the electorate” through misleading ballot language. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor explores what has become a contentious issue in an off-year summer election.

Over 60 community leaders and service agencies got together Monday to talk about racial disparities and how federal budget cuts could affect Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.