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Election officials in Michigan say the state is ready to handle any potential disturbances during Election Day today. Colin Jackson has more.

With so many closely contested races in Michigan, authorities are on the lookout for efforts to meddle with elections or harass election workers. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Washtenaw County officials say election security is high, and there is no reason to suspect any potential fraud across the state. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed spending bills Thursday focused on school safety, literacy and student mental health. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The November election is approaching, and today marks the start of absentee voting in Michigan. Early in-person voting will begin on October 26th. Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss in the lead-up to Decision Day.

Michigan Democrats are hosting a town hall at the new election headquarters in Ann Arbor focused on defending democracy. Ana Longoria reports.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will testify today before a U.S. House committee that deals with election security. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A number of homes in Sylvan Township are under a “do not drink” tap water order after someone broke into its water treatment plant over the weekend. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

New artificial intelligence software is being used to help detect illegal guns in the state Capitol. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll has sent shockwaves through the Jewish community. The tragedy was felt in Washtenaw County and has raised concerns about security in the midst of the war in Israel. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.