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No new teachers in Grand Rapids sign pledge on Sept. 30 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 2, 2021

There were no new teachers in Grand Rapids who signed the pledge on Sept. 30, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Democrat support in Grand Rapids rises 29.6% in 2020 after Mark Zuckerburg tries to influence election

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 2, 2021

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris earned 70% of total votes cast in Grand Rapids.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 2, 2021

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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22 teachers in Grand Rapids pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Sept. 18

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 2, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by 22 teachers in Grand Rapids who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Sept. 18.

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Two real estate appraiser licenses issued in Kent County during Q3

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 2, 2021

Two real estate appraiser licenses were issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in Kent County during the third quarter, an increase over the same quarter of the previous year.

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One professional investigator license lapsed in Kent County in Q3 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 2, 2021

There was one professional investigator license labeled as lapsed in the third quarter of 2021 in Kent County.

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Jessica Hoogstrate earns 2.6% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Kent County

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 2, 2021

Jessica Hoogstrate earned $57,211 in 2019, 2.6 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Kent County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

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Laura Host earns 97.4% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Kent County

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 2, 2021

Laura Host earned $6,410 in 2019, 97.4 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Kent County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

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Michelle Humbarger earns 14.3% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Kent County

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 2, 2021

Michelle Humbarger earned $19,051 in 2019, 14.3 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Kent County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

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Raechelle Huston earns 18.4% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Kent County

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 2, 2021

Raechelle Huston earned $76,826 in 2019, 18.4 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Kent County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

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Grand Rapids tennis player Ryan Morey ranks in Girls' 18 bracket in September

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

Grand Rapids tennis player Ryan Morey finished 7,218th in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

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ZIP Code 49546 has four business licenses expiring in week ending Oct. 8, 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

There are four Michigan business licenses expiring in ZIP Code 49546 in the week ending Oct. 8, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

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Michigan saw Friends of Mark Huizenga in cities associated with Kent County spend the most during Q3 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

Friends of Mark Huizenga was the biggest spender the quarter before.

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11 professional licenses issued in Kent in September 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

There were 11 professional licenses issued in Kent during September, a 47.6 percent decrease from the previous month, according to data provided by Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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46 accountancy licenses issued in Kent County during Q3

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

There were 46 accountancy licenses issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in Kent County during the third quarter, a 91.7 percent increase over the same quarter of the previous year.

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Business Insights: How many businesses will expire in ZIP Code 49507 in week ending Oct. 8, 2021?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

There is one Michigan business license expiring in ZIP Code 49507 in the week ending Oct. 8, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

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There are two business licenses that will lapse in ZIP Code 49525 in week ending Oct. 8, 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

There are two Michigan business licenses expiring in ZIP Code 49525 in the week ending Oct. 8, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

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39 hearing aid dealer licenses set to lapse in Kent in November 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

There are 39 hearing aid dealer licenses which lapse in Kent in November if not renewed.

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Which political committee based in cities associated with Kent County spent the most during September?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

Committee to Elect Tommy Brann for State Senate was the biggest spender the month before.

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Joanne Hurley earns 2.7% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Kent County

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

Joanne Hurley earned $83,849 in 2019, 2.7 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Kent County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.