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The Michigan Senate voted to close the books on the state’s last budget on Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.
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U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell says she’s busier than ever, with many local federal employees voicing concerns over recent budget cuts. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.
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The start of 2025 is being “Built for Zero.” A 100-day local challenge to end homelessness among veterans will conclude at the end of January. The goal is to transform systems to reach a functional end to veteran homelessness. We look at how that transformation is being put together and implemented in the effort to get the homeless veterans’ numbers down to zero. WEMU’s David Fair checked in with Washtenaw Housing Alliance executive director Amanda Carlisle to find out how much progress is being made.
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A consortium of housing and homeless service providers is working to find a place to live for all Washtenaw County veterans. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Veterans for Peace will hold a Veterans Day ceremony today at the University of Michigan’s central campus near the Burton Memorial Tower. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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Washtenaw County put four millage questions before voters in the general election. All of passed by wide margins. Voters also reelected all nine democrat commissioners, including Yousef Rabhi. WEMU's David Fair caught up with Rabhi after a long election night to discuss these matters.
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Washtenaw County voters approved the four millage questions on the ballot, including a new tax for Older Persons Services. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Washtenaw County government put four proposals before voters, and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District added another. All five of the measures won voter approval.
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Eastern Michigan University recently unveiled a bench commemorating the life and service of Ypsilanti’s Major Frank Maki. Ana Longoria has more.
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The US Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General has released a report criticizing the VA Ann Arbor Health Care System for its handling of the case of Michigan veteran, Ian Fishback. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.