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Former Michigan and Buffalo Bills tight end Jay Riemersma has designs on Congress.

A bus route that would have connected southern Kent County to Downtown Grand Rapids has stalled after being defeated by roughly 1,000 votes.

The Grand Rapids school board has three new members.
Five candidates were vying for three seats, each carrying a four year term.

In one week, voters will decide the fate of a proposed millage to bring a new high speed bus line to Southern Kent County, but there are many who don't want to see it pass.

Congressman Peter Hoekstra announced his candidacy in the Herman Miller factory where he says he learned about success.

DETROIT (AP) - Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra says he's running for Michigan governor. The 55-year-old from Holland made the announcement Monday morning

A trio of potential Republican candidates for governor in 2010 show surprising strength against the leading Democratic candidate, Lt. Gov. John Cherry, according to a poll commissioned by the newsletter Inside Michigan Politics.

The owner of the Bil-Mar Restaurant, one of Grand Haven's visitor attractions, has decided against expanding the businesses despite a long battle with the city and state.

Two-term Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land said today she is planning to run for governor in 2010.

Michigan Lieutenant Governor, John Cherry will be in Grand Rapids Thursday to receive an endorsement in his bid for governor.