The City of Ann Arbor is hiring its first Economic Development Director. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Sariah Metcalfe, Program Coordinator for the Center of Race and Ethnicity at Eastern Michigan University, presents today's Black History Moment.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has put her proposed budget before the state Legislature, and it includes a significant investment in environmental initiatives. The state Legislature is now divided, and it's unclear what the final version of the budget will look like. Additionally, there is uncertainty from the federal level as what kind of money will be allocated to support protections and clean-ups. WEMU's David Fair spoke with 15th District State Senator Jeff Irwin of Ann Arbor about how things are playing out in Lansing.

The Ann Arbor City Council vote to order a municipalization study for a city-owned utility will have to wait at least a couple of more weeks. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Department of Education has slashed DEI initiatives from schools nationwide as part of President Trump’s executive order. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more on how this could impact Washtenaw County's special needs students.

Michigan brought in a little over $3 billion in revenue last month. Colin Jackson has more on the latest estimate from the House and Senate Fiscal Agencies.

The threat of losing federal funding and deep cuts in the US Department of Housing and Urban Development has a lot of support organizations on edge. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, Avalon Housing says it’s working to ensure its services continue uninterrupted.

Deborah Covington, Chair of the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, presents today's Black History Moment.

A new report by the think tank Heartland Forward shows that Ann Arbor is one of the fastest-growing places in the country for tech migration. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

A group in Ypsilanti is looking to bring solar energy to low-income neighborhoods. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.