gas prices

MAUREEN BURNS: I’ve got gas

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Yesterday I was on my way to Grand Rapids when I realized my gas tank was on empty. I hate when that happens. I’m always in a rush and never have time for that kind of nonsense, or as some might call it, necessity.

Outmans frustrated by debate over which tax to suspend to provide relief from high gas prices

In gauging the economic climate of the state, one thing Sen. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, said he is currently more conscious of than any other issue is the pain consumers are feeling daily, especially at the gas pump.

During Monday’s Legislative Update meeting at Montcalm Community College’s Greenville campus hosted by the Montcalm Human Services Coalition, Rick, along with his son, Rep. Pat Outman, R-Six Lakes, said they are both frustrated not only by high gasoline prices but the stalled efforts legislatively to provide some relief at the pumps.