Grand Rapids government news

Snowy Skies and Government Transparency Concerns in Grand Rapids

News Summary Grand Rapids faces chilly weather and snowfall today, with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Meanwhile, concerns…

1 month ago

Grand Rapids Says Goodbye to Trailblazing Mayor Rosalynn Bliss

News Summary Rosalynn Bliss, Grand Rapids' first female mayor, concludes her decade-long tenure marked by groundbreaking projects and community engagement.…

1 month ago

Kent County Explores Move to Former Hospital for Admin Services

News Summary Kent County is considering relocating its administrative services to a former hospital building on Fuller Avenue in Grand…

1 month ago

Protestors in Grand Rapids Demand Accountability from Musk

News Summary A large group of protestors gathered in Grand Rapids, challenging Elon Musk's controversial role in government through the…

1 month ago

Grand Rapids Couple Raises Alarm Over Deportation Plans for Ukrainian Refugees

News Summary In Grand Rapids, a couple is sounding the alarm about deportation plans for Ukrainian refugees. With 250,000 Ukrainians…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids Considers Becoming Sole Trash Service Provider

News Summary Grand Rapids is contemplating the transition to a single trash hauler system for its residents, a move aimed…

2 months ago

Veterans in Virginia Facing Job Cuts Under Trump Administration

News Summary Veterans in Salem, Virginia, are expressing feelings of betrayal following significant job cuts implemented during the Trump administration.…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids Prepares for Major Construction in 2025

News Summary Grand Rapids is set to embark on a wide range of construction projects in 2025, including new streets,…

2 months ago

Leadership Changes at Grand Rapids City Hall

News Summary Grand Rapids City Hall is undergoing significant leadership changes with the retirement of long-serving public services director James…

2 months ago

Renovations Coming to Grand Rapids Unemployment Office

News Summary Grand Rapids residents should prepare for the temporary closure of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency’s office starting March…

2 months ago