West Michigan
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Federal funds to restart Michigan nuclear plant, mark ‘powerful clean energy comeback story’
Federal investments from the Biden-Harris administration will help restart a shuttered power plant, generate cleaner energy in southwest Michigan, and save thousands of jobs.
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of cannabis news in Michigan as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
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An after-school program in Southwest Michigan is shining a ‘light’ on the mental health of students
After tragically losing his younger brother to suicide, this Michigander says he and his family are ‘making beauty from broken’ by teaming up with the Van Buren Intermediate School District to provide a free after-school program for local students—and it’s music to the rural community’s ears.
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Opinion: To tackle rising costs and extremism in the state house, we need leaders who’ve done it locally
Stephen Wooden, a Kent County Commissioner and candidate for Michigan State House District 81, calls for tackling rising costs and extremism, drawing on his local experience in housing and bipartisan leadership.
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Gwen Walz rallies Michigan teachers for Kamala Harris at Grand Rapids brewery
Gwen Walz and several dozen educators from across West Michigan turned out to a brewery in Grand Rapids to show support for Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Gen Z and Gen Alpha design Michigan’s new ‘I Voted’ stickers
The winning designs—submitted by Michiganders of all ages—will be given to voters this fall as the state’s official 2024 Presidential Election stickers.
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With Ottawa Impact set to lose majority on county commission, Dems look to pick up more seats
Tuesday was a big night for Ottawa County politics, as the majority of candidates backed by Ottawa Impact Republicans for county commission and countywide offices lost in the Aug. 6 primary—and Democrats are looking to make bigger gains.
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20 African-American leaders across Michigan endorse Slotkin for US Senate
US Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) released a list of 20 African-American elected officials and community leaders from across Michigan who have endorsed her run for US Senate.
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ICYMI: 7 times Kamala Harris has been to Michigan as VP—and what she had to say
Vice President Kamala Harris has been offering a consistent message to Michiganders during her trips to Michigan.
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Ottawa County named ‘drunkest’ county in Michigan
Houghton, Livingston, and Kent counties were also named as some of the “drunkest” counties in the Great Lakes State, according to data.
