North Kent News

Whitmer signs COVID-19 relief spending bill but vetoes assistance for Michigan businesses

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 15, 2021

The president of the Small Business Association of Michigan, Brian Calley, is accusing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of sending a message that the state doesn't care about the survival of its small businesses, according to reporting by Bridge Michigan.

Sen. Rick Outman attends Gratiot Area Chamber dinner

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 31, 2020

Michigan state Sen. Rick Outman (R-Six Lakes) recently spent time in his 33rd District meeting with constituents and recognizing some of their achievements.

Rep. Afendoulis says House made 'significant strides to mending the damage' caused by budget vetoes

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 18, 2019

State Rep. Lynn Afendoulis (R-Grand Rapids Township) is defending recent actions taken by the House in overriding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s veto of several budget items.

Supreme Court decision, other factors slowly revamping state's retiree health care costs

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 24, 2019

The state of Michigan could soon be viewed as a model for the country when it comes to keeping government health care costs in line.

State Sen. Outman's vaping legislation signed into law

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 5, 2019

Michigan state Sen. Rick Outman (R-Six Lakes) had a number of reasons for pushing as hard as he did for the passage of Senate Bill 106, which prohibits the sale of vapor products to minors.