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Michigan Politics
Ottawa County Board of Commissioners removes pay increase resolution from agenda
Michigan Politics
Leaders weigh in on Kent Co. lodging tax proposal set for August ballot
If approved by voters, it would bring this tax in Kent County up from 5% to 8%. With other taxes, it would bring the total tax for a hotel room in the county to 18%.
Michigan Politics
G.R. Mayor Bliss delivers her final State of the City address
Given the office's term limits, Bliss is set to leave the seat in December after being at the helm of the state's second largest city for more than eight years.
Michigan Politics
The Rundown | Last Week in Michigan Politics (5-15-24)
Josh Alburtus walks you through the top political stories affecting Michiganders from last week.
Michigan Politics
The Rundown | Last Week in Michigan Politics (5-9-24)
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Ottawa Co. Officers' Compensation Commission's 60% pay raise resolution was later found invalid, according to the Board of Commissioners chair.
Michigan Politics
60% PAY INCREASE | Ottawa County compensation commission votes 3-1 for pay increase for Board of Commissioners
The Ottawa Co. Officers' Compensation Commission voted 3-1 in April for pay increases for a range county employees. The 60% proposal was later found to be invalid.
Michigan Politics
Democratic ad campaign tries to chip away at Trump support among rural swing voters in 3 key states
A Democratic group is rolling out a new $140 million ad campaign that aims to chip away at Trump’s support among rural voters, one of his most loyal voting blocks.
Michigan Politics
Michigan Attorney General denounces DTE's proposed $266 million rate hike
The Michigan Department of Attorney General testified in front of the Michigan Public Service Commission, claiming the rate hike is unreasonable.
Michigan Politics
Abortion issue central to Democrats strategy to offset doubts about Biden in Michigan
Democrats are aiming to make abortion rights a central issue in the 2024 election in the battleground state, hoping it will appeal to undecided voters.
Michigan Politics
Grant Public Schools Board of Education candidates survive recall
Rachal Gort and Richard Vance survived their recall elections on May 7.
Michigan Politics
Voters say no to Ottawa Impact county commissioner, Democrat Chris Kleinjans wins seat
Democratic challenger Chris Kleinjans earned 60% of the vote in the race for Ottawa County's District 2 seat on the board of commissioners.
Michigan Politics
ELECTIONS | Top races we're watching in the May 7 elections
Polls will be open until 8 p.m. for precincts that have measures and/or candidates on the ballot. Here are a few races we've followed and will be watching closely.
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