Federal Government

The U.S. House has gone home for the year, and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she hopes health care legislation passes when they return to Washington. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Avalon Housing has weathered federal budget cuts in 2025, still built new affordable housing developments and has big plans on the horizon. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

A Michigan childcare program could become part of the basis for federal policy. Colin Jackson has more.

A move by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development could adversely affect homeless across Michigan. Over 7,000 households could be affected. Advocates and lawmakers, like jeff Irwin, are looking for solutions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A new Title IX complaint alleges a Michigan high school wrongly let a transgender student compete on a volleyball team this past fall. Colin Jackson has more.

The federal government is freezing SNAP for Michigan recipients until state officials hand over data on the names and immigration status of all participants. WEMU’s Ana Longoria looks at the impact in Washtenaw County.

Over this past summer, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy named a new chief climate officer. Alessandra Carreon was named to the position over the summer after serving on the Michigan Public Service commission. It is a challenging time to try and follow through on adaptation and resiliency policies. Alessandra will discuss how EGLE is proceeding and what the goal is by the end of the Whitmer Administration at the end of 2026 with WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak.

The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) is expressing concern regarding President Trump’s recent announcement on stronger scrutiny of Afghan residents’ immigration status. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The Washtenaw Intermediate School District is bracing itself for the shutdown of the Department of Education after President Trump announced he is accelerating plans for its end. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The Trump Administration is ordering a coal-fired power plant in west Michigan to remain open another three months—just as a previous order was expiring. Colin Jackson has more.