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WEMU General Manager Molly Motherwell give an update on federal funding for public media
In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS. They say he can't. PBS chief Paula Kerger calls it "blatantly unlawful".
Paper or plastic? We’ve all answered that question in the checkout line at the grocery store or supermarket. While reusable bags are growing in popularity, plastic bags remain ubiquitous in retail shopping. A movement to start banning plastic bags, or at least charge money for choosing them at the store, was thwarted in 2016 when the state Legislature banned local governments from passing such environmental measures. Now, Democratic State Representative Morgan Foreman of Ann Arbor is working to lift that ban. She joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the legislation and what it aims to accomplish.
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The City of Ypsilanti has given the full-time Chief of Police position to interim Chief Tim Anderson. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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A Michigan Court of Claims judge has struck down many abortion restrictions in state law. Judge Sima Patel says the laws are unconstitutional violations of the voter-approved reproductive rights amendment to the state constitution. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The houses once belonging to namesakes of the University of Michigan’s Raoul Wallenberg Institute and the Arthur Miller Theatre will be preserved by the university. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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Michigan House Democrats are trying to censure a Republican lawmaker for a speech they claim was racist. Colin Jackson has more.
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Ann Arbor and Detroit residents will have more public transit options this summer to commute between the two cities. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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Chelsea’s Main Street Park Alliance has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit is running to become Michigan’s next Attorney General. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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There is a rich history at the West Park Bandshell in Ann Arbor. The deteriorating venue has been closed since 2021 and is likely to be demolished but the memories will remain. WEMU’s John Stockwell takes you on a historical journey of the Bandshell, with recollections of local and national performers that used the venue to entertain and create community.
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After nine years, Angel Vanas is stepping down as chief organizer of Ypsilanti's 4th of July parade. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Federal funding cuts have impacted the healthcare sector, leaving some caregivers feeling anxious about whether their work will be affected next. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.
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