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A Michigan Senate bill stalled in committee would expand who can access some confidential information regarding child abuse. Colin Jackson reports the bill’s sponsor is trying to build support.

Data centers continue to be a major topic of discussion and community concern. Right here in Washtenaw County, there are at least four data center projects proposed or in development. Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi opposed tax incentives while he was a state legislator and even more have passed since his departure. WEMU’s David Fair caught up with Rabhi to discuss his positions on AI and the need for data centers.

The Washtenaw Sheriff’s Office has released 911 calls and dashcam video of an officer-involved shooting of what turned out to be an unarmed suspect. The incident occurred earlier this month in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. (NOTE: The audio in this report may be disturbing to some listeners.)

The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled the University of Michigan does not have to share research videos of experiments on mice with an animal rights group. We have more from Rick Pluta.

One issue that earned plenty of attention in 2025 in Washtenaw County was data centers. That's not likely to change in 2026. As WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports, area lawmakers are already working on legislation.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says she still has many questions regarding the Michigan Public Service Commission approving DTE’s deal to power the Saline Township data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Legislature adjourned Thursday for the year, capping a session where a politically divided House and Senate often struggled to reach deals. We have more from Rick Pluta.

In a ruling released Tuesday, the Michigan Court of Appeals says the City of Taylor must comply with a Freedom of Information Act request seeking police misconduct reports. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michigan House Democrats have introduced House Bills 5344-5354 that would make the vaccination rates of child care more accessible to parents. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says the Michigan Public Service Commission needs to hold off granting DTE’s ex parte application to service a proposed data center in Saline Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.