Border spending and executive power clash in wall dispute
In 2014 President Obama touted executive actions to push economic aims yet faced Congress on funding. Now President Trump uses a national emergency to fund border wall, seeking to override Congresss cap. The case tests constitutional balance among presidency Congress and Supreme Court with Wallet as battleground. Joe Coffman of Holland invites comment.
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Public poll on gang violence input prompts online vote
An online reader poll asks if ongoing gang violence discussions should be open to public input with Yes or No options and shows the percentage of total votes. A new question asks whether to fund road construction via one large tax increase or several smaller yearly increases. Cast your vote at Facebook.com/ Holland Sentinel News.
Michigan voices push ADA upgrades for Saugatuck schools
Letter writers urge investment in Michigan roads and Saugatuck Public Schools infrastructure. They call for ADA compliant ramps doors bathrooms and classrooms to ensure access and equality and urge a May 7 vote for improvements. The second piece praises Sen. Sherrod Brown and argues for pragmatic progress over broad socialism.
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