https://griid.org/2026/08/19/the-grand-rapids-chamber-of-commerce-celebrates-gr-planning-commission-decision-to-not-require-a-public-hearing-for-new-development-project/Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracyen2026-08-19T19:18:03+00:00The Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce celebrates GR Planning commission decision to not require a public hearing for new development projectGrand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, GR Planning Commission, no public hearing for development projecthttps://griid.org/2026/08/19/grand-rapids-mayor-visits-with-two-police-apologist-groups-in-grand-rapids/Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracyen2026-08-19T00:00:15+00:00Grand Rapids Mayor visits with two police apologist groups in Grand RapidsVoice for the Badge, iCI Nation, Mayor LaGrand, police apologist groupshttps://griid.org/2026/08/18/muir-will-succeed-sheriff-lajoye-young-with-the-same-racist-practices-and-ongoing-collaboration-with-ice-to-detain-immigrants-at-the-jail/Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracyen2026-08-18T18:41:22+00:00Muir will succeed Sheriff LaJoye-Young with the same racist practices and ongoing collaboration with ICE to detain immigrants at the jailUnderSheriff Muir, racism in the Kent County Jail, Kent County Sheriff's Office collaborates with ICE