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In the run-up to Election Day, "Washtenaw United" is expanding focus from those who move and shake the nonprofit and advocacy world to those who move and shape our policy world—our local candidates for state Senate and state House. This week, WEMU presents State Sen. Sue Shink, who represents the 14th Senate District. She spoke with Decky Alexander about her work and her goals for the state of Michigan if re-elected.

Nearly 100 acres of land in Livingston County north of Ann Arbor may become the future site of a Michigan National Guard facility. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

A bill to guarantee juveniles facing delinquency proceedings the right to adequate legal counsel is on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Senate voted today to expand a low-income housing assistance program to cover potential homebuyers who fall in the middle-income category. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether legislative leaders have any discretion in deciding whether bills adopted by the House and Senate must go to the governor’s desk. Rick Pluta has more.

An education omnibus package has moved onto the state Senate floor that would slash funding from colleges across the state. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Environmental Protection Agency say they’re taking action against microplastics contamination. It’s welcome news to local lawmakers who have been working to get them out of the water supply for years. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A bill introduced in the Michigan Senate could end any plans to expand the Arbor Hills Landfill in Salem Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Senator Sue Shink serves Michigan’s 14th Senate District. She joined WEMU's Caroline MacGregor to share her thoughts on President Trump’s State of the Union and Governor Whitmer's State of the State addresses this week. Both talks come amidst an era of economic uncertainty, and unpredictable federal policy changes.

As we continue the process of mapping out our energy future, there are a number of issues to address, from energy generation and storage to how our electric grids are developed, secured and controlled. State Senator Jeff Irwin is a proponent of virtual power plants as a part of the comprehensive solution. It would divert control of the grids away from the major, centralized utilities. The 15th District Democrat believes virtual power plants can give power to communities in determining their energy futures while saving ratepayers money. Learn more in his conversation with WEMU's David Fair.