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MEWI launches Education Preparation Providers Collaborative, Two former U.S. Presidents to speak at dinner in GR, apartment fire rescue, Gaines Twp. meeting on data center, Wedgwood presents ‘The Story You Don’t See,’ a MI county says no to ICE, failed EV plant lawsuit, drivers ed, and more

The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners is considering turning its Community Mental Health Department into an authority, Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist is pivoting from running for Governor to running for Secretary of State, and more.

They joined 17 other communities nationwide after receiving StriveTogether’s Courage in Leadership Award last year

We talk to John Sellek about the project.

Sleep Apnea, Swiftynomics, How to Know Yours Self, How to Be Less Miserable, and The American diabetes Association.

Economist Misty Heggeness talks about her new book.

The City of Lowell and Lowell Charter Township are considering rezoning a business park to allow for a potential data center

Regional economic development nonprofit The Right Place presented its 2026 economic outlook to Grand Rapids business leaders today

The state budget does not separately fund early childhood programs. The line item eliminated, the money is now distributed to school districts as a per pupil allocation with no spending requirement

Michigan legislators averted a state government shutdown by passing a state budget Thursday night, but the federal government shutdown continues