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Three artists are finishing Grand Rapids Public Museum murals representing Anishinaabe life, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has Michigan needing to come up with $1.1 billion to balance the state budget, a conversation with the Grand Rapids Area Tenant Union, and more.

Three artists are finishing Grand Rapids Public Museum murals representing Anishinaabe life, Grand Rapids and state officials are moving forward with redesign plans for the Wealthy Avenue interchange over US-131’s S-curve, AAA is warning residents to make sure your home is safe when you travel, Utz Brands is closing its Grand Rapids manufacturing facility four years after buying it, the Michigan College Access Network is looking to replace advisors who left after federal funding was lost now that it has returned.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has Michigan needing to come up with $1.1 billion to balance the state budget, a new ruling from the Michigan Court of Appeals could cause several lawsuits against the state to be dismissed.

Knowing your rights as a renter, and being able to exercise them can be difficult, that’s where the Grand Rapids Area Tenant Union comes in. I talked to Grace Cole, and organizer with the GRAT, about how the union is building a support system for renters in the area.

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