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Rep. Rachelle M. Smit explains votes on bills addressing AI deepfakes, elections, roads

By SE Grand Rapids News | Aug 21, 2025

Michigan State Representative Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings) provided explanations for her votes on several bills considered in the Michigan House during the week of August 19, 2025.

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Michigan House passes bill to ban ranked choice voting statewide

By SE Grand Rapids News | Aug 20, 2025

State Representative Rachelle Smit has led the Michigan House in passing a bill to prohibit Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in the state.

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Rep. Johnsen calls for oversight before more MEDC funding

By SE Grand Rapids News | Aug 14, 2025

State Representative Gina Johnsen has joined other lawmakers in urging that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) not receive further state funding until stronger oversight measures are established.

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Rep. Gina Johnsen seeks funds for public safety and infrastructure in rural Michigan

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 31, 2025

State Representative Gina Johnsen (R-Portland) appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee for a second time to advocate for increased funding for public safety and infrastructure in Michigan’s 78th House District.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 86.5% of Ionia County's student body in 2024-25 school year

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 29, 2025

There were 6,918 white students enrolled in Ionia County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Rep. Gina Johnsen proposes bill on concealed carry in Michigan State Capitol

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 29, 2025

State Rep. Gina Johnsen has introduced legislation that would allow individuals with valid concealed pistol licenses to carry concealed firearms within the Michigan State Capitol Building. “This legislation reinforces the rights of lawful gun...

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Barry County Education: 7,200 white students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 28, 2025

In Barry County schools, 89.6% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2024-25 school year.

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Davenport University names Savanna Disbrow assistant manager of athletic communications

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 28, 2025

Savanna Disbrow has been appointed as the assistant manager of athletic communications at Davenport University, effective July 21.

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Rep. Smit explains votes on school device policy and sentencing bill

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 28, 2025

Michigan State Representative Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings) has released explanations for her recent votes in the state legislature during the week of July 24.

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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Ionia County schools in 2024-25 school year?

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 24, 2025

In Ionia County schools, 3.4% of students enrolled identified as multiracial in the 2024-25 school year.

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Rep Gina Johnsen supports local infrastructure projects

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 24, 2025

State Representative Gina Johnsen of Portland testified before a House appropriations subcommittee in Lansing, Michigan, to advocate for significant infrastructure investments in the 78th District.

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287 multiracial students enrolled in Barry County schools in 2024-25 school year

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 23, 2025

In Barry County schools, 3.6% of students enrolled identified as multiracial in the 2024-25 school year.

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Smit calls for review after illegal voter file order admitted

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 21, 2025

State Representative Rachelle Smit has called for a review of election training materials following an admission by a Michigan election official that they violated state law.

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Ionia County Education: 17 American Indian students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 19, 2025

There were 17 American Indian students enrolled in Ionia County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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How many American Indian students were enrolled in Barry County schools in 2024-25 school year?

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 18, 2025

There were 20 American Indian students enrolled in Barry County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Barry County schools in 2024-25 school year?

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 14, 2025

In Barry County schools, 5% of students enrolled identified as Hispanic in the 2024-25 school year.

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Ionia County Education: 683 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 13, 2025

In Ionia County schools, 8.5% of students enrolled identified as Hispanic in the 2024-25 school year.

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How many Hawaiian students were enrolled in Ionia County schools in 2024-25 school year?

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 9, 2025

There were three Hawaiian students enrolled in Ionia County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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7 Hawaiian students enrolled in Barry County schools in 2024-25 school year

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 8, 2025

There were seven Hawaiian students enrolled in Barry County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Enrollment Analysis: African American students comprised 0.9% of Barry County's student body in 2024-25 school year

By SE Grand Rapids News | Jul 4, 2025

In Barry County schools, 0.9% of students enrolled identified as African American in the 2024-25 school year.