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Eastern Michigan University’s Roosevelt Hall is among the projects that will receive funding from the supplemental spending bill Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed this week. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.
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The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative fights for funding every budget cycle. A potential government shutdown this year could have adverse impacts on the health of the world's largest fresh water supply. WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak discuss progress and challenges with Laura Rubin. She is the director of the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition.
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The Legislature is back at the Capitol today with an eye toward making progress on the next state budget. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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A planned Big Rapids electric vehicle battery part plant received legislative approval for $175 million in state incentives Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.
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The housing and homelessness crisis in Washtenaw County received some financial help at last night’s Board of Commissioners meeting. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would receive more funding to research gun safety under legislation announced Wednesday by Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey. Colin Jackson has more.
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March is Arts Advocacy Month, which gives those in the arts and political fields a chance to come together and discuss how the arts can better our quality of life. Creative Washtenaw CEO Deb Polich and WEMU's David Fair are back together for a special episode of "creative:impact" to talk about the upcoming Cultural Advocacy Day and what it means for the state of Michigan.
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Michigan lawmakers sent a bill to spend $1.3 billion on economic development and other projects to the governor’s desk Wednesday evening. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan officials are seeking another $750 million to support a planned Ford battery plant in Calhoun County. Colin Jackson has more.
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One of Eastern Michigan University’s prized buildings would get a $42 million makeover if its funding proposal is approved by the state. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.