Michigan budget pact avoids Oct shutdown on roads
Governor Whitmer and GOP leaders move to enact a budget without a long term road funding plan to avert a partial Oct 1 shutdown. The compromise limits Whitmer’s leverage as she seeks nearly 2 billion dollars for road and bridge projects, while opposing using general funds for education or mental health.
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Lansing
Gretchen Whitmer
Michigan
Whitmer
GOP
Senate
Mike Shirkey
House
Lee Chatfield
Chad
Holland Hospital opens open house to showcase robotic surgery
Holland Hospital invited the public to an open house showcasing its robotic tools. Demonstrations featured the da Vinci Xi system, Major X Stealth Edition, and Mako robotic assisted technology for hip and knee procedures. Derick Johnson described how CT imaging guides implant sizing for faster, less painful recovery.
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Holland
Holland Hospital
Derick Johnson
Johnson
Chance rejects plea deal as trial opens in murder case
Grand Rapids-Holland native Jared Chance rejects prosecutors plea to second degree murder and related counts in the death and dismemberment of 31 year old Ashley Young. Trial set to begin Tuesday Sept 10 with disclosures of body locations and weapon a condition. Young was a Grand Haven native living in Kalamazoo County when killed. torso found December 2.
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Grand Rapids — Holland
Jared Chance
Chance
Ashley Young
Young
Grand Haven
Kalamazoo County
White House objects to PFAS provisions in defense bill
The Trump administration voiced concerns over a 2019 NDAA PFAS funding language citing science and statutory requirements. Senators Gary Peters and allies urged action, arguing PFAS contamination threatens Michigan families and public health across water and consumer products. See BILL, A2.
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White House
Washington
Donald Trump
Department of Defense
DOD
Politico
Environmental Protection Agency
Gary Peters
Michigan
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