Who’s running with Rich Snyder for governor? State Senator Patty Birkholz got a glimmer of what might be in a very surprising way. Plus, the farm-work challenge gets a taker.
Grand Traverse County Traverse City, MI
Who’s running with Rich Snyder for governor? State Senator Patty Birkholz got a glimmer of what might be in a very surprising way. Plus, the farm-work challenge gets a taker.
Pete Hoekstra gets the nod for governor from a fellow Holland resident, while Mike Cox already has pocketed a big-name GOP endorsement.
The numbers are in: Virg Bernero bemoans city deficits, Jay Rimersma opens up some daylight between him and the field, and Pete Hoekstra tries to one-up rival Mike Cox.
Also, the “climate of homophobic hysteria” has begun anew, according to one columnist.
There was a Psalm but no Proverbs as Grand Rapids Board of Education members and guests had uplifting things to say at Monday’s meeting. Meanwhile, Justin Amash speaks his piece on Armando Galarraga’s perfect game.
The New York Times reporter, columnist and frequent TV analyst wrote “Too Big to Fail: The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System — and Themselves.”
Backers of the petition contend residents pay too much in property taxes, asserting that functions like its police department and fall leaf pickup are unneeded.
The race to succeed Vern Ehlers in Congress heats up as Bill Hardiman snags help from a GOP luminary, Steve Heacock rounds up party elders and Justin Amash woos youth.
Could Republicans’ search for a new Michigan Supreme Court nominee find Grand Rapids Appeals Court Judge Jane Markey? Plus, Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell and Chamber of Commerce President Jeanne Englehart make nice in Houston.
A 3rd District congressional debate, a loss of face-time for Pete Hoekstra and Rick Snyder hot dogs at Rosa Parks Circle are the week’s highlights.