Grand Rapids Business Journal
Housing Michigan, a coalition of over 20 statewide organizations and dozens of other regional groups, including the Home Builders Association of Michigan, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Municipal League, Housing Next and many others, unveiled its legislative agenda last week in Lansing.
The agenda is focused on addressing the state’s housing crisis through a series of bipartisan legislative initiatives.
“(It) was a good day for Michigan as we addressed in a bipartisan manner a very serious issue the state’s growing housing crisis,” said Dawn Crandall, incoming executive vice president for government relations for the Home Builders Association of Michigan. “We cannot stress enough the urgency with which we need to focus on the legislative initiatives introduced (last week). We represent a diverse coalition of partners, but we speak with one voice because so much of our state’s economic future depends on our success.”
Grand Rapids Business Journal
Hunter Daniels wins Michigan Works! Association Impact Award for frontline work, career development. Courtesy West Michigan Works!
Hunter Daniels is a force of nature when it comes to determination and positivity, and he recently was recognized for using his newfound skills to make a difference in others’ lives.
Daniels, 21, moved to Twin Lake from his hometown of Cedar Springs in 2019 after an unsuccessful first year in college at Central Michigan University. Left with a mountain of student debt and no job, Daniels was referred to West Michigan Works! by family. Upon connecting with Amanda DeCaire, a Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates career coach, Daniels received supportive services to resolve transportation issues and develop employability skills.
Man involved in home invasion sentenced to 12 years
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. A man involved in an armed home invasion in 2019 was sentenced March 31 on burglary and intimidation charges, according to the Marshall County Prosecutor s Office.
Terry Sabo, 34, was sentenced to 12 years for the burglary charge and 4 years each for two counts of intimidation. The sentences will run concurrently.
In September 2019, Sabo kicked in the front door of a home in Bourbon, attempted to kick in another door of the home after the homeowner closed the first door, then threw a chair through the front window - all while armed with a knife, according to court records.
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