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Right to Life Michigan files lawsuit in protest of Obamacare

Submitted 11-18-2013 under NEWS

On November 4, Right to Life Michigan filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in protest of Obamacare. The organization argues Obamacare compromises the integrity of the organization's mission, forcing the organization to cover all forms of birth control.

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Commission debate over Airbnb continues

Submitted 11-15-2013 under NEWS

On November 12, a variety of citizens came forward to express their opinions on local homesharing.

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Yes! GR Parks millage has passed: Now what?

Submitted 11-14-2013 under NEWS

Changes won't be seen until summer of 2014 but before you can see the changes, planning is underway. Citizens are urged to get involved in decision-making early.

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Computer issues cause voting delays for some voters in Precinct 3-76

Submitted 11-05-2013 under NEWS

Some early voters in Ward 3 Precinct 76 encountered computer issues when arriving to vote in the 8:00 hour.

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Why we don't vote- and why we should

Submitted 11-05-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Local political issues yield the lowest turnouts in Grand Rapids elections. I urge you to exercise your freedom to vote in decisions that affect your daily life.

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Meet the new candidates for area City Commissions

Submitted 11-03-2013 under NEWS

New candidates that appear on ballots on November 5 describe what inspired them to run for City Commission seats in Grand Rapids, Kentwood and Walker.

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Meet Brian Ellis: Running for Republican Congressional seat

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS

Brian Ellis from Grand Rapids was encouraged to run based on disagreeing with Justin Amash's voting record and explains how he would do things differently.

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Stephen Kepley, Sharon Brinks to compete for rare open mayoral seat in Kentwood

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS

Director of Engineering Stephen Kepley and City Commissioner Sharon Brinks will compete for mayor on November 5.

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Randal Gelderloos and Steve Mass to run for Grandville mayor

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS

In the upcoming November 5 election, two city council members compete for votes as Grandville mayorship opens.

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Mayor to answer citizen questions on eve of elections

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS

This month, the mayor answered citizen questions live on GRTV and streamed here on The Rapidian, including answering Rapidian reporter Marie Orttenburger's questions about AirBNB.

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