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The Gelman Sciences 1,4 dioxane plume continues to spread and threaten the health of groundwater in Scio Township and Ann Arbor. Recent reports indicate there is now a potential threat of exposure through wet basements. With spring and the usual basement flooding that occurs in portions of the area, it is a cause for concern. University of Michigan toxicologist and environmental professor, Dr. Rita Loch-Caruso, is a co-author of a study identifying the problems. She joined WEMU's David Fair with the latest information.
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The state Legislature has already called it a year, and when it reconvenes in January, Democrats will be in full control for the first time in 40 years. Donna Lasinski spent the last two years serving as minority leader in the state House, but term limits means she will not return to Lansing. The Washtenaw County Democrat joined WEMU's David Fair with a look back at progress made over the just-completed session and what she believes may transpire when Lansing is in Democratic control.
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A consultant for Ann Arbor Township is recommending continued testing of area wells for the 1,4 dioxane emanating from the old Gelman Sciences facility in Scio Township. As WEMU's Cathy Shafran reports, that's despite the fact state testing of a local well last week did not turn up detectable levels of the toxin.
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New concerns are being raised about the spread of contamination from the Gelman 1,4 dioxane plume into Ann Arbor Township. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.
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State environmental officials say the latest report on the Gelman 1,4 dioxane plume shows the concentration of groundwater contamination has remained about the same over the past year. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.
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Election Day is tomorrow, and one of the races to be decided is who will be Ann Arbor's next mayor. Local attorney Eric Lipson is running against incumbent Christopher Taylor as an independent candidate. He joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss his priorities if voted into office.
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Election Day is tomorrow, and one of the races to be decided is who will be Ann Arbor's next mayor. Incumbent Democrat Christopher Taylor speaks to WEMU's David Fair on his accomplishments as mayor and what he hopes another four years will bring to the City of Ann Arbor.
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There is a three-way race for Ann Arbor Mayor. but only two names will appear on the ballot. Incumbent Democrat, Christopher Taylor, is seeking a third term in office. The other name that appears on the ballot is Eric Lipson. Lipson is a self-proclaimed Democrat but is running as an Independent. A very late entry into the race is independent write-in candidate Dylan Manna. He’s a researcher and physics scholar at the University of Michigan, who recently moved back to the city. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more in this extended report.
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Another round of groundwater testing has found small amounts of 1,4 dioxane at 10 additional residential wells in Scio Township. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.
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Ann Arbor officials are taking the first steps towards ensuring the community’s drinking water remains safe and reliable. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has the story.