Some Michigan Republican candidates vow to repeal health care reform after election
By Monica Scott The Grand Rapids Press
March 21, 2010, 7:11AM
The health care reform bill is scheduled to be voted on Sunday Full story »
Veterans hope to make clubs exempt from state smoking ban
By Monica Scott The Grand Rapids Press
March 21, 2010, 6:00AM
Veterans from American Legion posts, Veterans of Foreign Wars and other clubs are signing petitions seeking to have veterans clubs exempt from the state smoking ban that takes effect May 1. Full story »
Unions endorse Grand Rapids income-tax hike
By The Grand Rapids Press staff
March 19, 2010, 8:26AM
"Further reductions in staffing to both police and fire have the potential to put public safety at risk," said a statement Thursday from Friends of Labor. Full story »
Former Bush aide says religious faith is key to protecting global human rights
By Matt Vande Bunte, The Grand Rapids Press
March 19, 2010, 7:53AM
Michael Gerson gave the 14th annual Paul B. Henry Lecture at Calvin College. Full story »
Neighbors upset by plans to build Allegan County jail half-mile from elementary school
By The Grand Rapids Press staff
March 19, 2010, 7:41AM
Police argue it will make the neighborhood safer because Sheriff's Department administrative offices will be housed with jail. Full story »
Despite community outrage, Plainfield Township officials don't plan to hold another public hearing on Belmont Avenue widening
By Ron Cammel | The Grand Rapids Press
March 18, 2010, 11:13AM
Leaders say the road work is necessary, and neighbors have had their chance to speak. Full story »
Grand Rapids lawyer Patrick Miles Jr. will seek Vern Ehlers' Congressional seat
By Monica Scott The Grand Rapids Press
March 18, 2010, 9:00AM
Miles, 42, who attended Harvard Law School with President Barack Obama, is second Democrat to announce. Full story »
From the comments: Good points made on both sides of debate over Grand Rapids income tax hike
By The Grand Rapids Press staff
March 17, 2010, 12:08PM
Grassroots group opposing income tax hike faced off against city police and firefighters. Full story »
Consolidation of Kent County emergency dispatch services up for three votes
By Rick Wilson | The Grand Rapids Press
March 17, 2010, 8:19AM
Supporters of the plan say the two centers, located at the Grand Rapids Police and Kent County Sheriff's departments, would simplify the process by reducing the number of times residents' requests for help would have to be repeated, especially by cell-phone users. Full story »
Is lowest bid better than local bid? Kent County studies policy after $226 saved by using Wayne County dealership
By Rick Wilson | The Grand Rapids Press
March 17, 2010, 8:17AM
Commissioner Brandon Dillon wants to give Kent County businesses second chance to match bid. Full story »
Plainfield Township Board deliberately dodges open meetings on controversial Belmont Avenue widening
By Ron Cammel | The Grand Rapids Press
March 17, 2010, 7:48AM
An e-mail trail shows board members intentionally met in small groups to ensure they would not have a board quorum, and the meetings would not be open to the public. Full story »
Census FAQ: Why the Census matters and more
By Jim Harger | The Grand Rapids Press
March 16, 2010, 12:19PM
This week, your mail should include a U.S. Census form for your household to fill out and be counted. Fill it out, or you can expect a knock on your door. Full story »
Influential Hope College alumni protest policies opposing homosexuality on campus
By Nate Reens | The Grand Rapids Press
March 16, 2010, 9:05AM
Alumni send trustees petition after Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black's rejected campus appearance. Full story »
About 100 rally in Grand Rapids for health care reform
By Kym Reinstadler | The Grand Rapids Press
March 13, 2010, 11:00PM
About 100 people braved cool, windy and rainy weather downtown Saturday to urge Congress to “quit dilly-dallying” and vote on health care reform. Full story »
City Comptroller Stan Milanowski, longest-serving elected official in Grand Rapids history, to resign
By Jim Harger | The Grand Rapids Press
March 12, 2010, 3:00PM
Stan Milanowski, 59, said he is leaving to seek higher office, but would not say which one. Full story »
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