With longtime Washtenaw County Water Resource Commissioner Evan Pratt stepping down after four terms on the job, it opened the seat to other candidates. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has a preview.

The campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris is encouraging young people in Michigan to vote as if their freedoms are at stake in this election. Colin Jackson has more on the Democratic Presidential nominee's event in Ann Arbor Monday night.

47th Michigan State House incumbent Democrat Carrie Rheingans is being challenged by Republican Teresa Spiegelberg. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert takes a look at the race.

Washtenaw Community College is hosting a free webinar series for aspiring entrepreneurs. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more information.

Absentee ballots continue to roll in. Nine days of early-in person voting will conclude on November 3rd. And then, Election Day hits on Tuesday, November 5th. There are still a good number of people who have yet to vote, and getting out the vote and making sure voters are informed is at the heart of the mission of the League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County. WEMU's David Fair checked in with the League’s voter services director, Rebecca Shiemke, on where we are and what’s left to be done.

The closely watched Michigan 46th House District could have a lot of say in which party controls the lower chamber in Lansing come January. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Eastern Michigan University is hosting a non-partisan public panel today about the role of women and gender in the upcoming 2024 election. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is working on new guidelines regarding the use of therapy dogs in the district. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Voters are in the process of deciding four different countywide ballot proposals. Proposal 3 would establish an older persons services millage. If approved, it would levy a half-mill of taxes to fund activities and services for Washtenaw County residents aged 60 and older. WEMU's David Fair gets a perspective on the issue with Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels Executive Director, Barbara Niess-May.

There are six candidates running for three positions on the Ann Arbor Board of Education. It’s been a tough year for the board, and all six say they want to bring easier times back to the district. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.