Distinguished community financial executive and Eastern Michigan University alumnus, Michael Pugh hails from a family of health care workers. His life growing up with a single mother ultimately led him on a path to the discovery that financial health is just as important as physical health. Pugh talks with WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor about his passion to help underserved communities find opportunities to build generational wealth.
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NPR's Bobby Carter discusses the Tiny Desk Contest with John Bommarito.
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The story of Rodney Slater presented by Eastern Michigan University's Chief Diversity Officer, Dwight Hamilton.
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February is here, and there are plenty of new returning and continuing movies to see! WEMU's David Fair sat down with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to discuss your options over the next week.
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Almost a month has passed since the 103rd legislative session started here in Michigan. 47th House District State Representative Carrie Rheingans reflects on her first month in this session. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.
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Protestors rallied against Project 2025 across all 50 US states Wednesday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria checked in with State Representative Jimmie Wilson Jr. from Ypsilanti about his thoughts on the protests.
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Washtenaw County legislators say they’re ready to take a closer look at the state budget proposed Wednesday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration rolled out its $83.5 billion proposed budget Wednesday for the coming fiscal year. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development would like to house the division that oversees the funds from the new Senior Services Millage. Some county commissioners are receptive to the idea. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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An effort to amend Michigan’s sick leave law before it takes effect later this month got a Senate committee hearing Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan's Lieutenant Governor, Garlin Gilchrist, presents today's Black History Moment.
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