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House Democrats' session ends amid Republican boycott

State Representative Joseph Fox expressed his satisfaction following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 legislative session, which ended when the House adjourned on Thursday afternoon.

By West Central Michigan News | Dec 20, 2024

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Michigan's proposed entry into national popular vote sparks debate

Lansing Democrats are advocating for Michigan to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, a move that has sparked debate over its potential impact on the state's influence in presidential elections.

By West Central Michigan News | Dec 13, 2024

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FOIA Request Sent to Lake County Election Division Regarding Voting Machines Testing Report on October 30, 2024

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Lake County Election Division Regarding Voting Machines Testing Report on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Newaygo County Election Division Regarding Voting Machines Testing Report on October 30, 2024

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Newaygo County Election Division on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Mecosta County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Mecosta County Election Division on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Oceana County Election Division Regarding Voting Machines Testing Report on October 30, 2024

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Oceana County Election Division Regarding Voting Machines Pre-Election Test Report on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Osceola County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Osceola County Election Division on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Mason County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Mason County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

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Rep. VanderWall to host office hours at libraries in Pentwater and Whitehall

By West Central Michigan News | Sep 27, 2024

State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) is inviting residents to attend his local Cookies with Curt office hours event on Friday, Oct. 4. The event will be held at two locations:

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Rep. VanderWall attends annual 9-11 memorial ceremony

By West Central Michigan News | Sep 11, 2024

Rep. VanderWall attended the House of Representatives' annual 9-11 Memorial Ceremony on the Capitol lawn today.

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Rep. VanderWall announces support for Michigan hunters

By West Central Michigan News | Sep 3, 2024

State Rep. Curt VanderWall supports hunters in every way that he can. This time-honored tradition helps responsibly manage the wildlife population and encourages exploration of the state.

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Rep. VanderWall hosts 'Cooking with Curt' event in Ludington

By West Central Michigan News | Aug 13, 2024

Rep. VanderWall will host another “Cooking with Curt” event for his monthly office hours on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at Memorial Tree Park in Ludington.

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Rep. VanderWall plans cookout for July office hours

By West Central Michigan News | Jul 2, 2024

Rep. VanderWall (R-Ludington) is planning a unique approach for his local July office hours.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Lake County in 2021

By West Central Michigan News | Mar 3, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Lake County received $30,029 more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Mecosta County rise or fall in 2021?

By West Central Michigan News | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Mecosta County received $2.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Mason County

By West Central Michigan News | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Mason County received $3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Oceana County in 2021

By West Central Michigan News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Oceana County received $5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Newaygo County in 2021

By West Central Michigan News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Newaygo County received $47,077 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Newaygo County farmers in 2021 reached $482,256

By West Central Michigan News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms in Newaygo County received $482,256 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Osceola County rise or fall in 2021?

By West Central Michigan News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Osceola County received $1.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.