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Commissioner White answers citizen questions on City Connection

by GRTV

Rapidian staff and politics beat member Renato Delos Reyes poses a question about repairing city damage from flooding. City Commissioner White sat in for Mayor Heartwell

Local labor unions explain possible effects of Right to Work legislation

by Kristin Schmitt

Local unions discuss the effects of the new Right-To-Work Law.

City searches for qualified Comptroller

by Kristin Schmitt

Comptroller: What is it, who qualifies, and what is the City looking for in their search for a new one?

Grand Rapidians rally around cause of immigration reform

by Jennifer Voss

West Michigan Coalition for Immigration Reform aims to bring awareness to the community at large about the realities and difficulties immigrants face and why reform is needed.

City Charter to 'decriminalize GR' hits another delay

by Steven Davison

City Manager Greg Sundstrom has delayed the Charter amendment to decriminalize marijuana in Grand Rapids.

Mayor answers citizen concerns on monthly "City Connection"

by Holly Bechiri

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

Protesters gather in opposition of Kent County prosecutor's lawsuit

by Renato Delos Reyes

Protesters gather in opposition of Prosecutor Bill Forsyth's lawsuit blocking the implementation of new City Charter Amendment

Local Elections 2012: Kent County Sheriff's candidates respond to Rapidian questions

by Steven Davison

Lawrence Stelma answered some tough questions to help our local citizens understand who to vote for in upcoming elections Tuesday November 6.

Local Elections 2012: Kent County 13th District commissioner Richard Vander Molen

by Holly Bechiri

Richard Vander Molen answered some tough questions to help our local citizens understand who to vote for in this Tuesday's elections.

Local Elections 2012: State Representative candidates respond to Rapidian questions

by Steven Davison

Winnie Brinks, Bing Goei and Keith Allard answered some tough questions to help our local citizens understand who to vote for in upcoming elections Tuesday November 6.

Local Elections 2012: Kent County 14th District candidates respond to Rapidian questions

by Holly Bechiri

Carol Hennessy and Casey O'Neill answered some tough questions to help our local citizens understand who to vote for in upcoming elections Tuesday November 6.

Local Elections 2012: Michigan U.S. Senate candidates respond to Rapidian questions

by Renato Delos Reyes

Pete Hoekstra, Debbie Stabenow and Scotty Boman answered some tough questions to help our local citizens understand who to vote for in upcoming elections Tuesday November 6.

Local Elections 2012: Walker Yes talks about transportation proposal

by Renato Delos Reyes

Walker Yes answered some tough questions to help our local citizens understand the City of Walker Proposal for Withdrawal from Interurban Transit Partnership.

Local Elections 2012: Friends of Transit talks about transportation proposal

by Renato Delos Reyes

Friends of Transit answered some tough questions to help our local citizens understand the City of Walker Proposal for Withdrawal from Interurban Transit Partnership.

Community leaders and advocates rally around Decriminalize GR

by Steven Davison

Community support for DCGR is coming from a variety of local politicians and citizens.

Politics beat seeks passionate individuals to join the conversation

by Nancy Finney

Election season is a great time to join the politics beat.

Grand Rapids Public Library presents Michigan author Michael Moore

by Nancy Finney

Michael Moore speaks at Fountain Street Church as part of the GR Reads program; discusses politics, freedom of information, being from Michigan.

Meet your local elected official, Kent County Commissioner Jim Talen

by Nancy Finney

Local Kent County Commissioner talks about about the redistricting of Kent County, campaigning, his reasons for running for office and the funds needed to do so.

Catalyst Radio: Meet citizen journalism reporter Jon Dunn

by Catalyst Radio

Rapidian reporter Jon Dunn is getting to know his new home town while covering city government.

Residents upset over fireworks may see relief

by Jon Dunn

New proposed ordinance would put some power back in hands of local officials.