Focus West Michigan for 3-5-25

By Joe Bielecki

Published March 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM EST

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Car seat laws changing, Republican led state House Election Integrity Committee held a hearing on voting restrictions, our Crain's Grand Rapids Business Brief, and more.

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