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Homelessness and housing insecurity continues to be a problem in Washtenaw County. One of the ongoing, contributing factors is an overall lack of affordable housing. WEMU's David Fair is joined by Heather Thiefels from Avalon Housing in Ann Arbor to discuss the progress being made on that front and the support efforts to address other root causes that land people on the streets.

The chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will soon be working in Lansing. Democrat Sue Shink was elected in the 14th district State Senate race. Shink joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the wins and priorities as she prepares for a new job.

Democratic Representative Debbie Dingell has been re-elected to an additional two years in office after defeating Republican challenger Whittney Williams. Dingell checked in with WEMU's David Fair to discuss plans for serving the newly-drawn 6th Congressional District.

The results are in, and incumbent Democrat, Jeff Irwin, will serve another term as State Senator. Irwin currently represents the 18th district, but redistricting moves him to the newly drawn 15th district. Irwin joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss his plans for the next four years.

Few things make Sara Billmann happier than a sold-out auditorium or event with an audience responding with enthusiasm. As UMS’s marketing and communications V.P., Sara is known as one of, if not THE best, arts marketer in the country. Sara joins creative:impact host Deb Polich, and they talk about how innovative, data-driven target marketing drives UMS on this edition of "creative:impact."