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Focus West Michigan 10-29-26: Women on the ballot and at the ballot box

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke about the need for representation in politics, a new study from MiLEAP explores the gender gap when it comes to literacy and higher education, and more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke about the need for representation in politics, Ottawa County is stepping in as the state prepares to decide the fate of a proposed solar farm on private farmland in Zeeland, the Grand Rapids Board of Education has chosen its new superintendent, Cascade Engineering is expanding operations with a new facility in Kentwood, the head of a Muskegon County aid organization says an increasing number of families are facing food insecurity.

A new study from MiLEAP explores the gender gap when it comes to literacy and higher education, former Governor Rick Snyder called for a more positive message while stumping for Republican candidates in West Michigan.

Author Dave Eggers is the featured author for this year's Big Read Muskegon. He will speak this November at the Frauenthal about his work. WGVU's Shelley Irwin caught up with Dave.

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