Ann Arbor will be reviewing its marijuana ordinance as a new dispensary is being told it can’t open in a location where one previously existed. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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A lawsuit challenging the ballot language used to promote Proposals A and B in Ann Arbor, has been dropped. But the lawyer in the case does not rule out future lawsuits if the library officials renege on their promises. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Washtenaw County Health Department, in partnership with the Ypsilanti Farmers Market, is showcasing its produce prescription program this Saturday for National Farmers Market Week. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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The Michigan Court of Appeals has tossed out a Republican lawsuit challenging the state’s guidance for many overseas voters. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The family of a Hmong American man is asking for help in getting him released from a Michigan immigration detention facility. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan’s air quality has nosedived in recent weeks, due to wildfire smoke from Canada. At one point, Detroit was listed as the third most polluted city in the world. The blanket of haze that has covered the region, including Washtenaw County, has prompted several air quality advisories. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talks to Dr. MeiLan Han, Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Michigan Health, to get a better understanding of how particulate matter from wildfire smoke affects our overall health.
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Michigan House Democrats are rallying against Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers' pro-Trump tariff stance. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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The movie world has it all this week, including the return of a Cinetopia Film Festival favorite! WEMU's David Fair had his weekly meet-up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink. Together, they give you all the details on the latest cinematic offerings!
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The Ann Arbor City Council tonight is expected to adopt a policy on the use of drones, or Unmanned Aircraft Systems, by municipal officials. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Republican state House Speaker Matt Hall says he would be OK with Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for a federal waiver to delay the full impact of cuts to Medicaid. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County will have a new leader, beginning in September. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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