Washtenaw County Commission

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It’s an issue that still gets swept under the rug with alarming frequency. The “Me Too” movement helped make some progress in awareness, but did it change the world survivors are left to live in? WEMU's David Fair discussed that and what is happening in Washtenaw County through the month of April with SafeHouse Center executive director, Christine Watson.

Executive Director Maureen Thomson says the Washtenaw County Commission vote to deny the funding will have minimal impact.

Under the agreement four HR positions that were moved under the county will head back under the authority of the sheriff's office.

The Ypsilanti City Council tonight is expected to vote on a resolution requesting Washtenaw County allocate funds toward a permanent homeless shelter. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Local efforts to address the environmental concerns of plastic bag use in Washtenaw County just took a giant step backwards in Lansing.The Washtenaw…