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Gov. Whitmer helps break ground on new Grand Rapids veterans home
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined a number of West Michigan politicians Friday afternoon to break ground on the new $49 million Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The 128-bed residence, expected to open by the end of 2021, will sit adjacent to the existing veterans home at...
Brinks to hold PFAS town hall, share latest on clean-up efforts
A PFAS town hall happening Thursday evening is giving West Michiganders the chance to have a one-on-one with officials working to clean-up toxic PFAS contamination in local drinking water. State Sen. Winnie Brinks, D-Grand Rapids, is hosting the town hall event at the...
Michigan will draft PFAS standards for public drinking water
“Enforceable standards based on the best science available put us on the right path — one that holds polluters accountable, deters further contamination and keeps the hardworking people of Michigan safe,” Brinks said. “I look forward to helping (Whitmer’s)...
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Last Thursday, AT&T, Human-I-T, NAACP Grand Rapids, and Kent School Services Network - KSSN partnered to donate free laptops to around 50 students at Alger Middle School. Expanding access to technology helps bridge the digital divide, creating more opportunity for learning and success in our youth. Thanks to everyone who came together to support our Grand Rapids Public Schools students and their futures! ... See MoreSee Less
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Superintendents (and Team Brinks!) got to spy on the incredible students who are participating in the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative cohort. These are current education professionals (paraprofessionals, for example) who are now pursuing their teaching certificate through this innovative program offered through Grand Valley State University! ... See MoreSee Less
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People tend to better themselves when given the opportunity!