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Where are the arts + creative industries now, four years since the COVID pandemic devastated our lives, communities and businesses? Alison Watson, director of the Michigan Arts & Culture Council, has a view of the sector across the state. Alison joined Deb Polich on this edition of WEMU’s "creative:impact," and we catch up on the current state of the arts.
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Michigan’s attorney general has announced charges in an alleged scheme to cover up contributions to the pandemic-era “Unlock Michigan” campaign. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Michigan Supreme Court held its first oral arguments of the year on Wednesday. Two cases deal with business losses due to the state’s COVID-19 orders. Rick Pluta reports.
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The Michigan Supreme Court holds its first oral arguments of 2024 today. One set of cases addresses whether businesses are owed money for shutdowns and restrictions during the COVID-19 emergency. Rick Pluta has more.
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The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments in January on whether the state owes money to businesses affected by COVID-19 shutdown orders. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Washtenaw County’s own Alize Asberry Payne has been recognized as a local leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.
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Flu season is here, and there are other public health concerns on the minds of county health officials. That includes COVID-19. The Washtenaw County Health Department wants to limit spread of these viruses and is encouraging residents to get yearly vaccines. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.
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The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld sanctions levied against a Holland restaurant owner who defied state and local COVID-19 shutdown orders. The court issued its decision Friday. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments next month on whether public universities owe students refunds for canceling in-person classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rick Pluta has more.
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The COVID-19 hospitalization admission level remains low, but as students return to the classroom this week, some of the COVID data in Washtenaw County is trending in the wrong direction. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.