Quick Hits on gun violence and marijuana ballot drive
The piece notes rising support for stricter gun laws after Parkland and cites a Harvard study showing mass shooting frequency increasing since 2011. It discusses Michigan's recreational marijuana ballot drive, signature counts, residency prohibitions, and local zoning. It also covers potential funding loss for Lakeshore Regional Entity and ongoing Sentinel reporting.
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Parkland
Fla
Associated Press-Norc Center For Public Affairs Research
U.S
Harvard University
United States
Las Vegas
Orlando
Hook
Tax reform boosts small firms says West Michigan letter
A reader praises tax reform highlighting higher small business confidence and plans to hire and reinvest profits. The letter cites satisfaction with the economy and notes Zach Booker of Zach's Barber Shop in Grandville and Hudsonville as an example of local business success. It ends with a tangential citation to a March 27 column by Kurt Volbeda and a quoted phrase about Jesus.
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West
Michigan
House
Nancy Pelosi
Trump
West Michigan
Zach Booker
Zach
Grandville
Hudsonville
Letters and guest columns policy and volunteer rides
The Holland Sentinel explains letters to the editor and guest columns including word limits, submission rules, author requirements, and AP style editing. It notes Road to Recovery volunteer drivers for the American Cancer Society assist Michigan patients, with background checks and training.
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The
Sentinel
the Sentinel
Michigan
American Cancer Society
Paul
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Coalition To
State of Michigan
Lakeshore
Ottawa
Allegany
LRE
Jake Allen
Racict
Janessa Smit
Ottawa County
Republican Party
Kurt Volbeda
Jesus
Holland Sentinel
Newsroom
HollandSentinel
ATTN
Eighth St
Holland
Kurt
Wendell Guth Park Township
Red Cross
Robert van Lente
Portland
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