Dick DeVos
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Husband, father, & grandfather. Passionate about business, public policy, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, & community. Former Pres. of @Amway & @WindquestGroup
Grand Rapids
Joined August 2007
If I've said it once, I've said it ten thousand times: the school unions don't care about your kids. They only care about their power.
Teachers email parents demanding they don’t homeschool kids – as San Francisco strike grinds into a third day https://t.co/Kaacze7WtK
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Today marks 404 days that the residents of Michigan's 35th State Senate district have gone without representation because of partisan games. That's 404 days that residents have gone without a representative to fight for lower taxes, public safety, or a solution to our education
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Cost of living is a top issue this election season both in Michigan and nationally. This article takes a deep dive into how public safety and order shape economic well-being. When leaders fail on public safety, our collective economic prosperity declines with it. Good read for
city-journal.org
Affordability and safety are tightly intertwined.
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Michigan Spent Nearly $1 Billion on Literacy, Fell Further Behind. Gov. Whitmer Now Seeks $625 Million More. Dr. Molly Macek explains why more money doesn’t mean better results.
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It’s easy to say “just spend more” to fix our schools. But in Michigan, education spending has surged while student performance continues to slide. Real progress will come from REAL reforms….like focusing on third-grade reading, accountability for administrators, transparency,
It’s State Budget Week™️ in Lansing. Lots of leaks, very little context. Here’s some reporting on prior state budgets that you won’t read anywhere else: Michigan lawmakers have spent about $1 billion over the last decade attempting to boost students' reading scores, but the
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"The Great Lakes State remains home to the seventh highest unemployment rate in the nation."
Whitmer’s Michigan loses nearly 20,000 jobs in January — 77% of all jobs lost in the Midwest
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Acrisure Amphitheater rising along the Grand River downtown: Take the Local Spins Tour https://t.co/hwi2RRWU1b
localspins.com
Acrisure Amphitheater and its construction progress are featured in this in-depth look at the 12,000-plus-capacity venue.
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Very disappointed to hear that Chief Winstrom did not feel supported while leading the Grand Rapids Police Department. His steady, thoughtful leadership navigating several challenges resulted in a stronger department and a safer community, and his leadership will be missed. Our
WOW: The departing Police Chief just confirmed he was FRUSTRATED by the anti-cop sentiment here in Grand Rapids. He specifically calls out city leadership for refusing to see police in a positive light. “Have I seen that here? One hundred percent,” he said.
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Great Lakes Bay Area Republicans are UNITED going into the May 5th Special Election! Thanks to the 8th District GOP for hosting today’s 35th District Unity Brunch!
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Michiganders in Midland, Saginaw and Bay counties have the chance to send a family man, fmr prosecutor and successful business leader to Lansing on May 5th. Visit https://t.co/4dQW0YByYY or email info@teamtunney.com for more on how you can support Jason Tunney for State Senate.
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Michigan went from the lowest to the highest energy costs in the Midwest and Michigan families have been feeling that pain especially this winter. @CityJournal has a great in-depth article helping us understand this complicated issue and reminding us that state government policy
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The people of the 35th Senate District finally have a chance to have their voices heard, and right now have the power to impact real change. The stakes on May 5th could not be higher.
michiganforwardnetwork.com
Lansing, MI – The ballots have been counted in yesterday’s primary special election for the 35th state Senate District, and Jason Tunney will be representing the Republican party in this spring’s...
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The last eight years in Michigan have been tough with so many “unforced errors" brought on ourselves by bad policy decisions. Sadly, its no surprise we're in the top 10 for residents leaving. . . Michigan deserves so much better.
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Michigan Forward Network CEO, @RonnaMcDaniel congratulates Jason Tunney on his win in the Republican primary in the 35th state Senate District.
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Brick by brick. Pitch by pitch. ⚽🏗️ Amway Stadium is coming to Grand Rapids in Spring 2027.
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Great primary result last night in Senate District 35 - congratulations to Jason Tunney! One step closer to making sure the people of Saginaw, Bay, and Midland have a voice again in our state senate. It's undemocratic that the Governor kept this seat without representation for
VICTORY! Thank you to everyone who has supported this campaign - whether you knocked doors, made calls, baked cookies for a meet & greet, or put out a yard sign - you helped get us here! Onward to May 5th!
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It’s finally Election Day in Michigan’s 35th Senate District. Get out and vote TODAY! Michigan Democrats forced Michiganders in the 35th Senate District to go without representation for OVER A YEAR to protect their power in Lansing. That changes today. Make your voices heard!
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Kudos to the team at the @FlyGRFord for setting ANOTHER record last year with more than 4.3 million passengers, surpassing last year’s mark and continuing years of strong growth. A great sign for Grand Rapids and west Michigan. The airport’s success is thanks to their team,
woodtv.com
A record-breaking 4.3 million passengers flew through the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in 2025, the airport announced Wednesday.
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