West Michigan groups plan Afghan refugee resettlement effort
Advocacy groups in West Michigan prepare for Afghan refugees evacuated from Afghanistan. Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates reports 75 refugees for Holland area plus 75 for Muskegon and 75 for northern Ottawa County with Bethany Lee Refugees assisting. Officials cite funding and community support needs amid resettlement challenges.
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Van Raalte Civil War Muster returns with new focus
The Holland event resumes its 12th year this weekend with battle reenactments at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and added emphasis on the Underground Railroad. A Hope College grant of over 50,000 funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation supports this year and next, linking 19th century history to current issues.
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Ports funding eyed to modernize Great Lakes infrastructure
U S Senator Gary Peters and eight Democrats pressed Schumer and Pelosi to include 2.5 billion dollars for a federal port infrastructure program in a 3.5 trillion budget package. The request targets Great Lakes ports to ease congestion amid rising cargo volumes and e commerce growth. Democratic leaders seek unity as Manchin and Sinema voice concerns over price tag while reconciliation moves forward.
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