Snyder Won’t Support Tax Cut Without List Of Budget Cuts
Governor Rick Snyder won’t support a plan to roll back the state income tax rate without a matching plan to cut spending.
View Article1st Friday Focus On The Environment: Texas, Lake Erie And Michigan Water...
Recovery and relief efforts continue in southeast Texas. Harsh environmental issues will have to be dealt with in Hurricane Harvey 's aftermath. 89.1 WEMU's David Fair and the MLCV 's Lisa Wozniak also...
View ArticleCivic Matters: November Elections, Ann Arbor Water And Road Construction In...
Every Monday morning, the executive director of the CivCity Initiative joins WEMU's David Fair for a conversation on topics pertinent to Washtenaw County and the city of Ann Arbor. Mary Morgan will...
View Article1st Friday Focus On The Environment: Water Quality And Water Policy
Oakland County was recently forced to issue a boil water advisory for nearly a dozen communities after a major pipeline ruptured in Farmington Hills. It brought to light some important issues related...
View Article1st Friday Focus On The Environment: Michigan Concerns And Priorities In 2018
The new year brings a number of environmental challenges in Michigan. Governor Rick Snyder is in his lame duck year, and mid-term elections could impact legislative priorities. In this month's edition...
View ArticleMichigan Governor To Give Final State Of The State Tonight
Governor Rick Snyder delivers his eighth State of the State address Tuesday . The State of the State is a yearly event where the governor lays out his priorities for the upcoming year. Some lawmakers...
View ArticleGovernor Announces A Week Of Initiatives In State Of The State
Governor Rick Snyder gave his final State of the State address last night. He took the opportunity to announce a series of initiatives.
View ArticleSnyder Takes Steps To Increase Broadband Internet Access In Michigan
Governor Rick Snyder kicked off his week of daily announcements Monday with a focus on broadband internet access. During the State of the State, Snyder said he would make a new announcement about...
View ArticleSnyder Calls For Increased Cost To Dump Waste In Michigan Landfills
Governor Rick Snyder wants to increase the cost of dumping waste in the state’s landfills. This is part of the governor’s proposal to improve Michigan’s environment.
View ArticleAnn Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor Offers Local Perspective On State Of The...
On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address, and Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor was watching. Mayor Taylor shares his perspective on the potential impacts of...
View ArticleSnyder Calls For Fee To Pay For Water Infrastructure
Governor Rick Snyder has called for an assessment on water bills to help pay for fixing pipes and other infrastructure. A plan rolled out Thursday would add a dollar every year to most water bills for...
View ArticleSpeaking From The Heart: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Addresses Ann...
Local Congresswoman Debbie Dingell delivered her 4th “State of the District” update to the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti regional chamber luncheon Monday. 89.1 WEMU’S Lisa Barry reports she did a lot of what she...
View ArticleSnyder: Federal Government’s Turn To Raise Fuel Taxes
Governor Rick Snyder has signed a budget bill that accelerates spending on road repairs in time to help with the spring and summer construction season.
View ArticleGovernor Finishes Sifting Through The Pile Of Bills Left By Michigan...
Michigan has about 150 new laws. Governor Rick Snyder finished going through a pile of bills that were sent to him before the Legislature went on its summer break.
View ArticleMichigan Governor Whitmer To Deliver Her First State Of The State Address
Governor Gretchen Whitmer will give her first State of the State address tonight.
View ArticleWhitmer Sets Big Goals In First State of the State, Republicans Question...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer set some big goals in her first State of the State Address Tuesday night. She’s calling for major investments in infrastructure, education, and clean water, among other...
View ArticleState Representative Yousef Rabhi Weighs In On Governor Whitmer's State Of...
On Tuesday night, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her first State of the State address, where she discussed such things as infrastructure, clean water, and the need for greater investment in...
View ArticleState Representative Donna Lasinski Offers Thoughts On Governor Whitmer's...
During her State of the State address, Governor Gretchen Whitmer presented proposals regarding better education, infrastructure, clean water, and equal rights for the LGBTQ community. 52nd District...
View Article1st Friday Focus On The Environment: A Conversation With Michigan Governor...
In her first few months in office, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made infrastructure and clean water among her top priorities. Whitmer outlines her environmental strategy and budget with 89.1 WEMU's...
View ArticleGov. Says "Big & Bold" Solutions Are Needed For State - While Speaking At EMU
Four months after taking office, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer painted a not-so-pretty picture of Michigan’s infrastructure and education system, while speaking to a group of Ann Arbor area...
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