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Zachariah Wheaton

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Reporter @wilxTV @CMUniversity alumni

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  • Local state lawmakers introduce bills banning gender transition procedures for minors

    17 hours ago | fox17online.com | Zachariah Wheaton

    GRAND RAPIDS. — Local Michigan lawmakers have introduced legislation that would effectively ban gender transition procedures for minors while requiring insurers to provide care for detransitioning procedures. The bills' introduction has sparked outcry from Michigan's transgender community as the debate over transgender youth healthcare continues.

  • Local leaders demand action from governor on Grand Haven harbor dredging delay, state could take action soon

    2 days ago | fox17online.com | Zachariah Wheaton

    GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Local leaders in the Grand Haven area are losing patience over delayed harbor dredging, sending a letter to Governor Gretchen Whitmer demanding action as concerns grow about economic impacts. While dredging in Grand Haven's outer harbor begins May 13, dredging in Grand Haven's inner harbor has been put on hold. Ottawa County Commissioner Josh Brugger drafted a letter calling on the Governor to help speed the process along.

  • Effort to bring renewable energy to the state could hit a roadblock under proposed legislation

    5 days ago | fox17online.com | Zachariah Wheaton

    State lawmakers and over 79 municipalities in Michigan are working to overturn a controversial law that gives the state, not local governments, the final say over whether to install large-scale wind turbines or solar panel farms. The push comes after Michigan set its renewable energy goal of 60% by 2035 back in 2023. Companies like DTE and Consumers Energy ran into roadblocks attempting to work with local governments.

  • Developers plan 226 new housing units in Grand Haven

    6 days ago | fox17online.com | Zachariah Wheaton

    GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Grand Haven could soon see 226 new apartments and townhomes in the next few years. The city has already approved plans on a 37-unit complex on the east side of town, and are still deciding on a 189-unit development at an old industrial site known as the Dake property. "What we really would like to see is affordable housing or at least attainable housing," said Grand Haven City Planner Brian Urquhart.

  • Adelaide Pointe opens new marina, other amenities along Muskegon's shoreline

    1 week ago | fox17online.com | Zachariah Wheaton

    MUSKEGON, Mich. — Developers are bringing new amenities to a major waterfront project on Muskegon's shoreline as the development enters its second season. Ryan Leestma founded Adelaide Pointe with his wife Emily when they bought 30 acres of former industrial property on the Muskegon Lake shoreline. Construction crews broke ground two years ago with the goal of making Adelaide Pointe the "number one destination on the Great Lakes" in terms of marine recreation.

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20 Apr 25

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8 Jan 25

It’s the first day of session at the state Capitol. Following November’s election Republicans now have control of the state House. We’ll hear from lawmakers about their hopes for the new year tonight @wilxTV https://t.co/vbxOtyu4r3