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Advocates for municipal or community power utilities in Ann Arbor believe that moving away from a centralized, privately held utility provider to one that is owned and operated by the local government or another state body will provide a better service to the public. It is part of a larger energy conversation being held around the state and country. WEMU’s David Fair checked in with 53rd District State House Representative Yousef Rabhi (D-Ann Arbor) to see what movement is being made locally and in state government.
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Psychedelic plants and fungi have been used for health and spiritual purposes for thousands of years. In September, they will be celebrated, as the Ann…
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Issues Of The Environment: State Rep. From Ann Arbor Aims To Ban Toxic Chemicals From Food PackagingWhether you frequent fast food restaurants or only stop by occasionally, the wrappers your food comes in may be doing harm to your health. Recent studies…
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Washtenaw Community College has announced it plans to run 100% on renewable energies by the year 2029. In part, it plans to get there by signing on to DTE…
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In 2019, a pair of state lawmakers introduced companion bills that would create environmental accountability by making polluters responsible for paying…
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A series of "energy freedom" bills, which would allow customers to diversify energy generation and usage is before the Michigan Legislature. For this…
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The cost of prescription drugs and health care is going up and, for many, is already out of reach. 53rd District State Representative Yousef Rabhi and…
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In her first few months in office, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made infrastructure and clean water among her top priorities. Whitmer outlines her…
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In 1987, State Senator Lana Pollack (D-Ann Arbor) pushed through “Polluter Pay” legislation in Lansing, but during the ensuing Engler Administration, the…
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On Tuesday night, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her first State of the State address, where she discussed such things as infrastructure, clean…