Michigan Press Association urges lawmakers to prioritize transparency, protect public notice requirements
Group declines to present annual Sunshine Week award amid concerns about open government.
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Politics
Swartz drops out, as 4th Congressional race pits Dem McCann against GOP's Huizenga
The candidate pool for Michigan's 4th Congressional District is thinning after Kalamazoo-based Democrat Jessica Swartz announced Saturday that she was withdrawing from the race to seek a seat in the state House.
Education
County libraries to host 4-part lecture series exploring history of the Anishinaabe people
Four libraries throughout Ottawa County will host a lecture series that will explore Native American culture and history.
Events
Local workshops to tackle local government transparency
As local government transparency remains a focal point for residents across West Michigan, two upcoming workshops in Ottawa County aim to pull back the curtain on how municipal decisions are made and how the public can access official records.
Tri-Cities' Jingle Bell Parade to now be managed by Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival
The popular Jingle Bell Parade that takes place in Grand Haven each year is changing hands, officials announced Friday, March 6.
ONN to host FOIA workshop to celebrate annual Sunshine Week
The Ottawa News Network will be celebrating Sunshine Week with a workshop aimed at educating and empowering Ottawa County residents on how to use the Freedom of Information Act.
