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From Brexit to MI-Exit

With the controversy over the United Kingdom’s decision to exit the European Union, it begs the question, “What would happen if a state chose...

Wolverine tannery report shows widespread pollution

A new report presented to the public last week paints a bleak picture of the pollution spreading from Wolverine Worldwide’s former leather tannery site. Under...

Urbaneer reveals its tiny homes model

Urbaneer has unveiled a new frontier into its “small space living” concept. The company originally founded by Bruce Thompson in 2014 has taken off...

Sparta’s ChoiceOne Bank doubling in size

ChoiceOne CEO Kelly Potes said the two main benefits customers will get from a merger with County Bank Corp. are bigger loan sizes and...

Modular Transportation adapts to changing landscape

Calder Plaza’s iconic sculpture, La Grande Vitesse, turns 50 this year, but coincidentally, the company responsible for hauling its parts to where it stands...

WMU grad student collects recycling data for Rubbermaid

Findings from research led by a Western Michigan University graduate student are being used to guide Newell Brands and its Rubbermaid Commercial Products brand...

Inside Track: Winn keeps roots firmly planted in GR

The Grand Rapids economy has fluctuated through the eras, and the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel has been there for everything since 1913. Rick Winn said...

National experts relay recommendations for GR parks

A study group comprised of national land use experts has offered its findings and recommendations to improve public parks in Grand Rapids’ underserved areas. The...

Technology company offers spinoff business

After building and designing software, users must continually update it. That was what Brian Anderson and Marty Balkema aimed to do when they launched...

Partnership aims to curb growing opioid epidemic

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) In an effort to curb the advancing opioid epidemic in the state, four institutions are teaming up to...

Street Talk: Business groups aim higher

Four major business organizations recently announced support for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s goal of increasing the percentage of Michigan’s workforce with a post-high school degree...

Michigan has an ALICE problem, and it doesn’t discriminate

The Michigan Association of United Ways in “ALICE in Michigan: A Financial Hardship Study” reports that in 2017, 43 percent of Michigan households were...

Public Record

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Change Ups: Year-round golf center opens

Students, staff and public golfers have a year-round option to hone their golf skills due to the recent opening of the Ken Janke Sr....

Towns and state official disagree on Airbnb proposal

At least one state lawmaker is advocating an end to a municipality’s ability to regulate the short-term rentals of homes often referred to as...

Economist: Growth will hold in 2019

A top Huntington Bank economist said the U.S. remains on track to beat its longest economic expansion since World War II. John Augustine, chief investment...

Lawmakers look to reform bail system

Michigan lawmakers proposed a bill package to reform the cash bail system in the state. In March, a 10-bill package was introduced in the state...

Gov. Whitmer emphasizes agriculture in state budget proposal

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled her Fiscal Year 2020 executive budget recommendation earlier this month. The governor’s budget recommendation of $60.2 billion covers roads, drinking water...

Lawmakers consider tax increase on cigarettes, vaping products

Some lawmakers are pushing to tax vape pens and e-cigarettes just like cigarettes in hopes of discouraging teens from using them. Manufacturers are pushing back,...