election
The election is over, now what?
by (Urban Core Coll...)
Submitted 12-03-2018 under NONPROFITS
This year brought a lot of excitement as people debated and voted in (and out) a new class of elected representatives. We saw large voter turnout across the nation and many first time voters: 18-year olds, new U.S. citizens and those who felt...
October 11 voter registration deadline approaching
by (Jeff Broddle)
Submitted 09-27-2016 under NEWS
The November 8 general election is approaching fast, but there's another date coming more quickly: the October 11 deadline to vote. "Registration is extremely important because if you are not registered to vote, you can't vote,"...
Meet Walker's next Mayor: Mark Huizenga
by (NicoleGR)
Submitted 10-31-2013 under NEWS
In Walker on November 5, citizens will vote on a new mayor. There will be two names appearing on the the ballot: Mark Huizenga and Barbara Holt. Holt is the current mayor who was appointed after previous Mayor Rob Verheulen won a seat in the State...
Second attempt to raise money for Wyoming Public Schools to appear on November 5 ballot
by (NicoleGR)
Submitted 10-22-2013 under NEWS
In the November 5 elections, two proposals will appear on ballots for Wyoming voters. They both seek to raise money to improve the schools in the district. Proposal One would grant Wyoming Public Schools $37 million dollars and place a tax with a...
Voters to decide on Forest Hills Public School proposal
by (NicoleGR)
Submitted 10-22-2013 under NEWS
On November 5, voters will have the opportunity to decide on a bond proposal that would allow Forest Hills Public Schools to borrow up to $45 million dollars over the next six to eight years. The proposal would require an additional tax of .38 mil....
Children gone via judicial signatures
by (wwdovew)
Submitted 09-26-2013 under OPINION
Ink from the mighty judicial pen allows the legal trafficking and kidnapping of children across our nation. So what is taking place with the mighty judicial pen in Kent County, Grand Rapids, Michigan? What happens when children are removed from...
Why you should vote yes on Proposal 3
by (Matthew Knaack)
Submitted 11-01-2012 under OPINION
The airwaves have been flooded with negative ads about Proposal 3. Due to this inundation, I am attempting to set the record straight by writing from the other side. First, the basics: Prop 3 is a ballot initiative that seeks to increase the state...
State and city proposal guide for neighbors: Objective information for your own decision
by (crestongr)
Submitted 10-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
By Jonathan Seely The Nov. 6 ballot has several hot-button issues on it ranging from collective bargaining, a nationwide hot topic this year, to an international bridge spanning from Michigan to Canada. In all, six proposals to amend the...
Frankenstein For President: local film maker releases silent film
by (scott warren)
Submitted 10-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Local activist and independent film maker Matt Judge has enlisted a small army of friends to realize his goal of writing and filming his first movie. "Frankenstein for President" is a silent film that Judge describes as "part horror,...
Amy Goodman to speak at Wealthy Theatre September 18
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 08-31-2012 under NONPROFITS
Amy Goodman will take the stage on Sept. 18, 2012 at noon to talk about the 2012 elections and community media at the Wealthy Theatre, a service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC). Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman is well...