Michigan

TL/DR - Two nonprofits in Ottawa and Allegan counties, Michigan, have received grants of $2,500 each from The Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP). The funds, part of the Tackling Health Care Disparities in Michigan Grant Program, will go to the Kids’ Food Basket organization and the Outdoor Discovery Center Network. The former will use the…

TL/DR - Incumbent Kentwood city commissioner, Ron Draayer, is being challenged by David Moore II for one of two seats on the Kentwood City Commission for the city's Second Ward in the upcoming Nov. 7 general election. Draayer, a retired computer science and cybersecurity professor and Moore, a freelance writer, outlined their plans for their…

TL/DR - A new study reveals that the Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) had a $1 billion impact on the local economy in the 2020-21 fiscal year, with $726.6 million impacting Ottawa County alone. The majority of the impact comes from alumni, which accounts for $898.4 million, with operations spending at $110.2 million, student spending at…

TL/DR - DTE, a Michigan energy company, is warning customers that it may have to cut their gas lines if they are not allowed to inspect gas meters inside of their homes. The state of Michigan requires DTE to perform these inspections every three years, but many homeowners are not responding to scheduling requests or are refusing entry to their…