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Guest commentary: Billions to restore Great Lakes is Michigan pork

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By Guest writer

March 20, 2010, 2:47AM
Russ Harding is senior environmental policy analyst for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Midland. Full story »
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Guest commentary: Law should allow government notices to forgo newspapers, use Web sites to save money

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By Guest writer

March 20, 2010, 2:27AM
Jeff Jenks is president of the Board of Directors of the Michigan Municipal League. Full story »
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Guest commentary: Requiring governments to publish notices in newspapers aids transparency, public access

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By Guest writer

March 20, 2010, 2:25AM
Mike MacLaren is executive director of the Michigan Press Association in Lansing. Full story »
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Editorial: A worthy fight for the Salvation Army of Grand Rapids

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By The Grand Rapids Press Editorial Board

March 19, 2010, 9:00AM
The Salvation Army of Grand Rapids' soon-to-be-completed community center has traveled a long road.  Full story »
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Mike Cox: Sunshine Week is perfect time for candidates for governor to release personal finances

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By Guest writer

March 18, 2010, 2:32PM
It is critically important that Michigan take the next step towards creating a more open and transparent government.  Full story »
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Obama gears up for climate change battle

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By Troy Reimink | The Grand Rapids Press

March 18, 2010, 12:42PM
Is it wise to tackle another controversial issue before dust settles in health care debate? Full story »
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Editorial: Ruth Kelly is good choice for Grand Rapids City Commission

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By The Grand Rapids Press Editorial Board

March 18, 2010, 9:00AM
As Grand Rapids' elected leaders seek to fill a vacant seat on the City Commission, they should look no further than the last time the job was up for grabs. Full story »
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West Michigan health leaders, advocates, small business owners share opinions on health care reform

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By Kyla King The Grand Rapids Press

March 18, 2010, 8:06AM
Many, including small-business owner Laura Simmet, note increasing number of people without affordable care. Full story »
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Podcast: Plenty of early mud slinging in Michigan governor's race

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By The Grand Rapids Press staff

March 17, 2010, 9:20PM
Other topics include education funding and race to replace Rep. Vern Ehlers. Full story »
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What does the support of Dennis Kucinich support mean for health care reform?

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By Troy Reimink | The Grand Rapids Press

March 17, 2010, 5:27PM
He earlier said the bill was an "insurance industry giveaway." Full story »
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Editorial: Instant replay rule in high school sports is right call

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By The Grand Rapids Press Editorial Board

March 17, 2010, 9:00AM
Wise limits placed on its use should help preserve purity of high school competition. Full story »
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'Bipartisan recipe to do nothing' likely means Michigan robocalls will continue through election

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By Monica Scott The Grand Rapids Press

March 17, 2010, 6:42AM
Gubernatorial race has turned ugly early with automated "robocalls."  Full story »
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Wal-Mart's firing of employee for using medical marijuana incites boycott

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By Troy Reimink | The Grand Rapids Press

March 16, 2010, 5:40PM
How should employers reconcile their drug policies with medical marijuana laws?  Full story »
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Would health care reform reduce abortions?

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By Troy Reimink | The Grand Rapids Press

March 16, 2010, 12:29PM
U.S. has highest abortion rate in the world. Could it be tied to inadequate care? Full story »
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