Josh Lunger

Business leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders came together Tuesday at the annual Grand Rapids Policy Conference to discuss issues facing the community

A new state-funded initiative to help employers invest in local housing solutions was announced Monday

In October 2023, two Michigan House Lodging tax bills were introduced that would allow for local and county governments to increase the tax rate on hotel/motel stays. Months have passed, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer has yet to sign off on the measures that would face voter approval. WGVU’s Patrick Center spoke with Josh Lunger. He’s vice president of government affairs with the Grand Rapids Chamber. He tells us he’s optimistic there will be a resolution.

This week, Michigan House committee testimony will address the state’s affordable housing crisis. The Senate could also vote on a package of bipartisan…