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Corewell Health Announces $1.7 Billion Investment in New Hospital Towers in Grand Rapids and Troy
Corewell Health says it will invest $1.7 billion in new hospital towers at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids and Beaumont Troy Hospital, citing rising patient demand and both hospitals operating above 90% capacity.
September 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - grand-rapids
Grand Rapids Senator Winnie Brinks Pushes July 1 Budget Deadline as Michigan Lawmakers Clash Over Rainy Day Fund
Grand Rapids Senator Winnie Brinks says passing Michigan's budget by July 1 must be the Legislature's top priority. House Speaker Matt Hall opposes drawing from the rainy day fund. The state missed the deadline last year.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - grand-rapids
Grand Rapids Schools Miss Out as Michigan Snow Day Forgiveness Bill Leaves West Michigan Behind
Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 5797 to forgive snow days for Northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula schools. Kent County and most of West Michigan were excluded, leaving Grand Rapids-area districts to make up lost time on their own.
May 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Independent Report Questions Market for DeVos, Van Andel Luxury Development in Downtown Grand Rapids
Independent SB Friedman report commissioned by Michigan Strategic Fund finds limited evidence the downtown Grand Rapids market can support $796 million luxury development with million-dollar condos and luxury apartments at projected price points.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - West Michigan
Rogers admits college campus weakness as El-Sayed courts younger Michigan voters
At a canvassing event in Grand Rapids, Republican Sen.-nominee Mike Rogers acknowledged his campaign is struggling with younger voters on college campuses as Democrat Abdul El-Sayed continues to make inroads there, with a month left before the Nov. 3 midterm election.
October 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - traverse-city
Traverse City Arts School at Center of Michigan House Fight as Speaker Strips Rep. Tsernoglou of Committee Posts
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall removed Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou from all committee assignments one day after she called for an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Interlochen Center for the Arts in Grand Traverse County. Tsernoglou alleges retaliation. Hall denies it.
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Michigan Housing Shortfall Persists Despite Governor Whitmer's Progress as State Pushes for Tax Credit
Michigan continues to face a 119,000-unit housing shortfall despite Governor Whitmer's progress. New RAP program grants support housing projects in Grand Rapids and Saline, while state officials push for a state affordable housing tax credit to add 2,600 units annually through federal matching funds.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources