Experts foresee quick rebound for West Michigan economy
The Right Place hosted its 24th annual Economic Outlook for West Michigan on December 10. Birgit Klohs outlined a hopeful year-in-review and Jim Robey projected 2021 growth with unemployment near pre pandemic levels and a return to pre COVID employment forecasts by 2024 to 2025, though barriers include health fears childcare and unemployment benefits. Ottawa County shows the largest 2010 to 2020 population jump among eight counties as relief and policy shape the recovery.
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Ladybugs spread through downtown Holland in painted rock trek
Kathy and Jimmy Rotman painted thousands of ladybugs on rocks and placed them along Hemlock Crossing and later downtown Eighth Street in Holland. Residents of all ages count, pick up, and relocate the painted rocks, sharing a simple, joyful scavenger game during and after COVID isolation.
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Huizenga signs on to undo Michigan election results
Rep Bill Huizenga joins 106 Republican lawmakers signing an amicus brief backing Texas suit seeking to overturn election results in several states including Michigan. The Paxton filed case asks the Supreme Court to overturn results and is circulating among GOP lawmakers.
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Michigan and local counties report Dec 11 COVID totals
Michigan reports 5157 new cases and 61 deaths on December 11 with a statewide total 426294 cases and 10456 deaths. Probable totals 33583 cases and 505 deaths. Ottawa County shows 291 new cases and 18 deaths for 15494 cases and 908 deaths with 8777 recoveries. Allegan County records 25 new cases and 1 death for 4497 cases and 43 deaths with 2649 recoveries.
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