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The West Michigan surgeon was the first in Michigan certified on the specialized equipment

The increased benefit comes as Michigan’s jobless rate is expected to go up

The governor is also considering bills that would help guard members pay for health and dental insurance

Supporters of the bill say the legislation wouldn’t cover all of the month’s SNAP payments if it did pass, though they argue it would help

Michigan is joining several other Democratic-led states in suing the Trump administration over a pause in food assistance payments

With the federal government instructing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to temporarily pause SNAP benefits, local food pantries are seeing a spike in assistance requests

Ottawa County Veterans Services is building a new site to honor and serve local veterans

A recent Small Business Association of Michigan survey shows record-high health care costs is a growing concern among small business owners

Crain’s Grand Rapids staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about a new psychiatric hospital, a Degage Ministries program addressing the chronically homeless and health insurers have submitted rate increase proposals to the state.

A tentative agreement was reached on August 1, 2024, and was subsequently approved by The Rapid's Board of Directors on August 28, 2024