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The Board of Trustees in Dexter Township has set up an emergency election contingency fund that could be used during local elections. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Local officials across Michigan have maintained high confidence in election security and accuracy over the past several years. A new survey from the University of Michigan shows city and township officials—including those who conduct elections—continue to be highly confident in the integrity of election administration. In fact, the findings show an uptick from already high levels of confidence cited by respondents in 2020 and 2022. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talks to Stephanie Leiser, Director of the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy, Ford School of Public Policy (CLOSUP), about the survey's findings.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is in Europe this week on an international trade mission focused largely on defense and aerospace. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Local Jewish organizations remain vigilant after the attack on the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Michigan’s building safety laws are seeing an update that some say could protect young children in case of an emergency. Colin Jackson has more

Governor Gretchen Whitmer pardoned two turkeys named “Faygo” and “Vernors” Tuesday in what’s become an annual pun-laden tradition. Colin Jackson has more

The Saline City Council is intrigued, but hesitant over the possible installation of automatic license plate reader cameras in the municipality. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Saline Police Department is looking to install six license plate cameras along various roadways in the city. Their possible use will be discussed at tonight’s City Council meeting. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County’s 14B District Court in Ypsilanti Township is now reopened after being under construction to update many of its features. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan has sent an open letter to the University of Michigan asking for the removal of certain surveillance cameras. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.