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There will be some significant environmental issues to deal with this year. Data centers, grid security, renewable energy policy—all of these issues will be before the Michigan Legislature, and it comes during a mid-term election year. How much will get accomplished? On this week’s "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's David Fair spoke with State Senator Sue Shink. She laid out her environmental priorities in 2026.
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In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy and the upcoming Black History Month, the Riverside Arts Center is presenting its fourth annual Black Artist Exhibit. This year's theme is "Embracing Unity through Art" and is made possible by the African American Cultural Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, the Palm Leaf Club, and by Ronnie and Gloria Peterson. Ronnie Peterson himself will talk about the exhibit in detail with Lee Van Roth. -
Local immigrant rights activists are hoping that the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners consider a policy protecting local immigrants from ICE. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story. -
After recent major changes to the overall proposal, the Ann Arbor City Council on Tuesday decided to delay a vote on a brownfield for the Arbor South project. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
A crowd of people were demanding action, but the Ypsilanti City Council on Tuesday decided not to vote on a resolution condemning the siege that took place this month on West Cross Street. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Chelsea’s new city manager says increasing stability and trust are among her top priorities. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
This week marks one full year since President Donald Trump began his second term in office. Colin Jackson has more on what his economic vision has meant for Michiganders. -
Republican House Speaker Matt Hall says the boosting the economy, improving education and cutting spending top his to do-list list in 2026. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
Local health officials are encouraging residents to limit their time outside this week as many days are expected to be at subzero temperatures. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
The Ann Arbor City Council has a busy agenda tonight. It includes the introduction of an ordinance that bans all mandatory rental fees. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
With an exceptionally large crowd expected, tonight’s Ypsilanti City Council meeting will be held in the Eastern Michigan University Student Center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
There’s a growing push from lawyers and law advocates to urge lawmakers to take action to protect undocumented immigrants during court hearings. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story. -
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is on a trade trip this week to Switzerland, where she is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos. We have more from Rick Pluta.
