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Proposal One is one of the three constitutional amendments that Michiganders will see on the November ballot. The Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce hosted an event to explore both sides of the debate. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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For those who need to take a payday loan to help meet financial obligations, it can be crippling. With interest rates averaging 370% in Michigan, just paying the loan back creates a cycle of debt that can be near impossible to escape. The "Stop the Debt Trap" petition drive is seeking to limit those interest loan rates to a maximum of 36%. WEMU's David Fair spoke with the group's Josh Hovey about the effort to get the initiative on the November ballot and why it's so important for all too many in Washtenaw County and around the state.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer hit the road Tuesday to sell her tax cut plans in metro Detroit as hints revealed room for compromise with the Legislature’s GOP leaders. Rick Pluta reports.
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Disparities made more obvious by our current coronavirus pandemic and a recently commissioned report by the Ann Arbor Community Foundation brought light…
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Despite having a COVID-19 financial recovery plan, Ann Arbor’s city council is expected to adopt a pre-pandemic city budget Monday night. Council Member…
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The City of Ann Arbor has a better idea on what a COVID-19 financial recovery plan will look like. The interim city administrator informed city council…
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Ann Arbor’s city council will host a work session tonight to discuss a financial recovery plan as a result of the economic impact caused by COVID-19.…
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This fall, the Americorps program will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Washtenaw County has a robust Americorps program. In this week's "Washtenaw…
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As tax season gets closer, managing your finances can be challenging. Because of this, the United Way of Washtenaw County (UWWC) has partnered with local…
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There's only two weeks left until the general election. In the meantime, Ann Arbor will be hosting forums regarding the Library Lot and other issues, and…