Despite party differences, these local leaders are finding success in working together
The Grand Rapids mayor and Kent County Board Chair are putting partisan politics aside for the common good.
and last updated 2021-05-13 22:49:58-04
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, a proud Democrat, keeps an iconic Republican in mind when sheâs at work.
âWe re the home of Gerald Ford, and he was a shining example of working with everyone for the betterment of this country.â Bliss said. âBeing able to put aside your own self-interest, and really come to the table with the community s best interests at heart.â
and last updated 2021-05-11 23:27:55-04
ALBION, Mich. â 1,500 miles away from the U.S.-Mexico border, more than 100 migrant children are sheltering in Albion, Michigan.
Starr Commonwealth is one of several emergency intake sites, established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to deal with a sharp increase of unaccompanied minors at the border.
The situation is starting to impact local law enforcement agencies.
âLet me start off by saying this has been a fantastic relationship; weâve had great communication, but this is surrounding funding,â said Calhoun County Sheriff Steve Hinkley while testifying in front of members of the House Homeland Security Committee.
Michigan Patriot Party moves closer to being on ballot
Michigan is one step closer to having a new political party on the ballot. FOX 17 s Aaron Parseghian spoke with the founder of the Michigan Patriot Party , who calls West Michigan home.
and last updated 2021-04-22 23:27:18-04
LANSING, Mich. â In the wake of the 2020 election, the idea of establishing a pro-Trump political party floated around right-wing circles on social media. Months later, the Michigan Patriot Party is one step closer to being on the ballot in Michigan.
âWe felt like we were robbed, and so that pretty much broke the camel s back,â says Zeeland resident Brian VanDussen.
Allendale woman raising money to put Black Lives Matter bricks at site of controversial statue
A lack of representation for people of color is inspiring Jessica Miller to bring that representation to the Veterans Garden of Honor in Allendale Township. The garden is the site of a controversial Civil War statue, which features a Confederate soldier and slave child. Over the past several months there have been calls for its removal, its future is still undecided.
and last updated 2021-03-14 22:28:44-04
ALLENDALE TWP., Mich. â A lack of representation for people of color is inspiring Jessica Miller to bring that representation to the Veterans Garden of Honor in Allendale Township.
Rep. Huizenga introduces bill to halt potential stock-trading tax
Progressive lawmakers are pushing for a financial transaction tax
CNN
and last updated 2021-03-08 22:35:05-05
WASHINGTON D.C. â When the New York Stock Exchange closed Monday, Gamestop stock was up more than 40% a share, as the retail investor versus hedge fund frenzy continues.
The saga got the attention of Congress who last month held hearings on the matter, and the wild swings and profits being made, brought forth, again, a push from progressive lawmakers for a financial transaction tax.
Proponents believe a 0.1 % tax on stock trades could end high-frequency trading, speculation and generate tens of billions of dollars in revenue per year for other federal programs.