Letter: Public school teachers need community support

Teachers, substitutes, aides and nearly all educators within a K-12 school system have endured so much throughout the duration of the pandemic, which unfortunately now is in its third year.

Letter: Health care workers need their own ‘rapid response’

Editor: One in 10 COVID-19 cases in the United States is in Michigan as positive cases reach an all-time high throughout the state. This surge...

It’s time to protect tax dollars and whistleblowers

Editor: At first glance, the recent Senate passage of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package warrants applause, and it does. But with trillions of taxpayer dollars likely to flow out of Washington for federal infrastructure projects, we need government witnesses of waste, fraud, corruption and mismanagement to be able to signal problems as soon as possible without fear of reprisal.

Letter: State’s auto no-fault insurance rules penalize accident victims

Editor: As a Michigan citizen, voter and avid observer of politics, I am in favor of passing an upcoming auto insurance no-fault bill to rectify...

Letter: Expand E15 pump options

Editor: Michigan is positioned to lead the way to a clean energy future and deliver climate solutions, and we need to use every tool at our disposal to meet this challenge.

Group Five apartment property management is unresponsive

Editor: I have been a resident in good standing of Walnut Hills Apartments in Grand Rapids (managed by Group Five Management Company) for the last...

Letter: Senior health coverage is essential

As I get older, there are a variety of additional health concerns I need to be mindful of.

Letter: Sales column’s advice is from out in left field

Just read Dave Kahle’s article, “Is the solution them, or is it me?” (Oct. 31 Grand Rapids Business Journal).

Allow independent pharmacists to charge lowest prices

Editor: Much of my professional life has been dedicated to advocating for the most vulnerable members of society, especially those with disabilities. One thing that I try to remind the non-disabled community is that our efforts are also beneficial to them. By making medical care more accessible to the disabled community, we are, in effect, making it more accessible to all people.

Letter: Thankful for health coverage

Editor: Throughout my career as an educator, I was always supported by strong health care coverage. So, I was a little worried when I retired...

Preserve the past while preparing for the future

Sam Cummings’s essay, "Together, Grand Rapids Can Be No. 1" (page 16, Aug. 24 Business Journal), is brilliant.

Legislation would address opioid use treatment

The United States is facing an overdose crisis.

Letter: Cost of independent health care editorial is misleading

I wanted to respond to your recent editorial in the Grand Rapids Business Journal (“Independent physician alliances reduce costs, improve outcomes,” March 7, 2016). I...

Letter: City needs to scrutinize cannabis zoning procedures

Is there any chance for the city of Grand Rapids to move sideways or backwards on cannabis zoning? Is there a voice for the side not in favor of all this cannabis?

Why I support the FCC and Net Neutrality, and why you should, too

Imagine you own a small lumberyard. Your major competitor is Home Depot, which also sells lumber, among other things. You can compete with them because...

Letter: Pay more attention to early learners

Editor: As an educator with more than 25 years in public school teaching and administration, your recent editorial (“Thinking outside the box is essential to...

LTE: Column, cartoon were off the mark

Editor: Thank you for your work in keeping the community informed and engaged. Your publication is clearly devoted to helping our West Michigan communities thrive and grow.

Letter: Industrial base deserves more credit

Editor: This is in regard to Lou Glazer’s (Feb. 22) Guest Column (“Why is Pittsburgh better off than Grand Rapids?”) Does his direction mean we will...

Many savings options are available when it comes to roads

Editor: As a small business owner recently on a sales call in Battle Creek, I was amused to witness four Michigan State Police Suburbans parked...

Letter: Let energy proposals go dark

Editor: Please contact your state legislators and inform them you “strongly suggest” they vote “no” on a package of energy bills (SB 437, SB 438)...