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Washtenaw County Director of Elections Rena Basch stands next to a voting machine.

Washtenaw County officials say local elections are secure despite Trump calls to “nationalize” them

Washtenaw County elections officials say they're well-prepared to protect against fraud in this year's midterms and any other election. We interviewed them about their system and President Trump's statement that elections should be "nationalize[d]."

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Washtenaw County Opportunity Index improvements make it easier to track areas of inequity

Washtenaw County recently announced a major improvement to its Opportunity Index, a map designed to track the county’s areas of economic inequity and connect those in need to help. 

A sign in the window of Book Love Bar in Ypsilanti.
As ICE comes to Ypsi, residents organize to protect neighbors and prevent misconduct

Community advocates are urging residents to organize, prepare, and support one another as enforcement actions become more visible and more aggressive.

Will new MiLEAP policies better support small and home-based child care spaces?

Licensing updates and funding strategies aim to strengthen quality, stabilize providers, and expand access to child care.

Where will Michigan’s next governor stand on early childhood education?

Michigan's many gubernatorial candidates offer a variety of approaches to early childhood education.

Montasia James and Ashley Anderson are heading up the RAPID program at Corner Health Center in Ypsilanti.
Washtenaw sheriff’s office and Ypsi nonprofit team up to keep youth out of the justice system

The new Restorative and Preventative Intervention and Diversion (RAPID) program is a pre-arrest deflection initiative designed to connect youth with support before they become entangled in the criminal legal system.

Chelsea city leaders work with Michigan Municipal League to strengthen local economy

Michigan Municipal League shares innovative programs, fosters collaborations, and connects communities with resources.

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