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GR delegation returns from visit to first and latest Sister Cities

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Jul 16, 2023

Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss has returned from a visit to Grand Rapids’ first Sister City – Ōmihachiman in Shiga Prefecture, Japan and latest Sister City ­– Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. She headed a 15-member delegation of Grand Rapids Sister Cities International, City leaders and community partners on the Asian trip to strengthen the Sister City relationships between Grand Rapids and its newest and oldest international partners.

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GRPD recognized by MADD as an Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Jul 3, 2023

On Friday, June 23, GRPD was recognized by the Michigan chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as one of two Outstanding Law Enforcement Agencies for 2022 during its annual award luncheon in Lansing. Additionally, GRPD Officer Kaylyn Stephens was recognized as one of four individual recipients of the Outstanding Officer Award for 2022.

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2023 Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Network Award Winners

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Jul 3, 2023

The Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Network has honored seven individuals and organizations committed to ensuring youth have access to quality out-of-school time programs.

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Congresswoman Hillary Scholten Hosts LGBTQ+ Legislative Roundtable at the Grand Rapids Pride Center

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 30, 2023, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten convened an LGBTQ+ legislative roundtable at the Grand Rapids Pride Center

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Rep. Scholten Announces $6.2M Grant for New Public Buses in Grand Rapids

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Jun 27, 2023

On June 27, 2023, Federal grant will help The Rapid purchase American-made buses

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Congresswoman Scholten’s Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Considers Critical FAA Reauthorization

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 13, 2023, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) kicked off the start of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s consideration of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act by speaking to the bill’s provisions that will support the aviation industry across Michigan and grow our domestic aviation workforc

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Rep. Scholten Introduces House Resolution to Honor Aviation Maintenance Technicians

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | May 29, 2023

U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) introduced a resolution to commemorate May 24th as the National Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Day and recognize essential airport workers

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Scholten, Castor, Bilirakis, Franklin Introduce Air Traffic Control Tower Replacement Process Report Act

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | May 23, 2023

Reps. Hillary Scholten (D-MI), Kathy Castor (D-FL), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Scott Franklin (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation to bring transparency to the process by which the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) selects air traffic control towers (ATCT) for replacement

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Reps Scholten, Salazar, Escobar Introduce Historic Bipartisan Immigration Legislation

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | May 22, 2023

On May 23, 2023, Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI), Veronica Escobar (D-TX), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Kathy Manning (D-NC), Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) and Mike Lawler (R-NY), announced the Dignity Act of 2023, a historic, bipartisan immigration reform bill

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Rep. Scholten: Extremism is Not the Solution on Immigration

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | May 18, 2023

On May 11, U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) voted against H.R. 2, the House Republicans’ extreme immigration bill. While Republicans continue to put forward counterproductive legislation that will not address this urgent, ongoing problem, Rep. Scholten is urging bipartisan action

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Rep. Scholten Celebrates Small Business Week in West Michigan

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | May 12, 2023

Last week was National Small Business Week, and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) spent time meeting with the incredible owners and employees of the small businesses across West Michigan

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Congresswoman Scholten, Community Leaders Celebrate Adelaide Point Groundbreaking in Muskegon

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | May 5, 2023

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten visited the future site of the Adelaide Point development this morning, celebrating the $250 million investment that will revitalize communities up and down the lakeshore

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Congresswoman Scholten Discusses Farm Bill Reauthorization with MI-03 Stakeholders

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | May 1, 2023

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten hosted a discussion with agricultural stakeholders from West Michigan yesterday to hear from them about their priorities ahead of the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill Reauthorization

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Congresswoman Hillary Scholten to Host a Farm Bill Roundtable in Ottawa County

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Apr 27, 2023

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten is hosting a roundtable discussion today with stakeholders from across MI-03 to talk about the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization and what district stakeholders would like to see prioritized

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Reps. Hillary Scholten and Jenniffer González-Colón Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Pay Equity for Coast Guard with Other Branches of Military

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Apr 26, 2023

On April 19, 2023, Representatives Hillary Scholten and Jenniffer González-Colón introduced the Pay our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2023

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KCSO Arrests Home Invasion Suspect

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Mar 29, 2023

On Friday, March 24th, a 65-year-old Belmont woman was assaulted, strangled, and bound in her home by a man claiming to be a "hit-man".

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Two finalists to vie for Grand Rapids fire chief

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Mar 29, 2023

Two experienced fire service professionals are being considered for hire as Grand Rapids’ next fire chief.

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Grandville Public Schools' Roszkowski: 'In Kent County, we have the fourth-lowest total millage rank'

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Jan 27, 2023

Public millage was on the agenda during a recent Grandville Public School Board meeting.

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Grand Rapids' Bliss on park projects: Improvements create 'meaningful and inspirational experiences for our residents'

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Jan 2, 2023

The Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department recently gave the City Commission a yearly update on 43 park projects in the conceptual, planning and finished enhancement process.

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The Right Place's Wangler: Axis expansion in Walker helps us in 'establishing our region as the next tech hub of the Midwest'

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Dec 20, 2022

A Walker-based automation solutions provider for manufacturers will make a $5.7 million investment in the expansion of its operations.