Michigan legislators averted a state government shutdown by passing a budget Thursday night even as the federal shutdown continues, GVSU has secured its first sponsor for the new sales lab at the Seidman College of business in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan DNR says October is Firewood Month, JR Automation is receiving a state grant dedicated to the construction of its new Zeeland HQ, a West Michigan environmental group wants to upcycle food waste from local farms and businesses into new products.
More than two days past the deadline the Michigan Legislature passed a bipartisan $80 billion budget, a billion dollar plan to fund road repairs in Michigan is heading to the governor.
WGVU’s Scott Vander Werf previews this weekend’s new films.
Transcripts are provided upon request.
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