COVID-19

One case concerned a gym forced to close for six months during the pandemic, while another was brought by several restaurants that faced closures or severe restrictions

The court let stand appeals court opinions in favor of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration

The spending deadline for COVID funds distributed to schools across the country is looming and some districts are scrambling to spend their remaining money before losing it.

The City of Grand Rapids has approved tax incentives for one of the first major office-to-housing conversion projects in the city.

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing is expanding in Caledonia Township.

The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that delays caused by COVID-19 restrictions that closed courtrooms did not deprive a murder defendant of a speedy trial

Patrick Center shares this week’s edition of Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Brief, Consumers Energy is burying electric lines in West Michigan, the CDC has new COVID guidelines, and more state and West Michigan news.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is updating its recommendations for people with a respiratory virus, including COVID-19

New state laws take effect this month that will toughen penalties for people who assault healthcare workers.

Brina Tiemeyer of Wedgwood Christian Services is grateful for the study, saying that “the destigmatization of mental health treatment is a good thing for our adolescent population.”