Government & Politics

Local Elections 2012: 19th District County Commission candidates respond to Rapidian questions

Submitted 10-30-2012 under NEWS

Shana Shroll, Lance Penny and Deanna Kloostra answered some tough questions to help our local citizens understand who to vote for in upcoming elections Tuesday November 6.

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Statewide funding cut hurts local families

Submitted 10-24-2012 under NONPROFITS

Healthy Start program has been hit by funding cut despite providing effective support to Grand Rapids parents.

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Final Presidential debate to simulcast for free at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 10-19-2012 under NEWS

Wealthy Theatre is providing a community viewing of the fourth Presidential debates Monday night. The Rapidian's politics beat will be meeting beforehand to discuss local coverage in upcoming month.

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Decriminalize GR brings 'Historic' ballot initiative to voters

Submitted 10-09-2012 under NEWS

An article outlining the Decriminalize GR ballot initiative Proposal 2 in the upcoming November 6 2012 local election

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Mayor answers citizen concerns, responds to GQ Magazine's ArtPrize article

Submitted 09-24-2012 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Every month, local citizens have an opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Catalyst Radio: DDA's Kris Larson enthused about Grand Rapids' future

Submitted 09-07-2012 under NEWS

Kristopher Larson, new executive director for the Downtown Development Authority, is optimistic about Grand Rapids' assets and potential.

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Amy Goodman to speak at Wealthy Theatre September 18

Submitted 08-31-2012 under NONPROFITS

Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman will stop at Wealthy Theatre Sept. 18 at noon for her Democracy Now! 100-city tour. Goodman will give a lecture with a book-signing to follow.

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