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Grand Rapids

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[[File:Screenshot 2022-12-28 at 05-21-46 EarthMC Aurora Dynmap.png|alt=DynMap render of Grand Rapids from above|thumb|Grand Rapids]]
'''Grand Rapids''' is one of the several towns within the nation of [[Michigan (Aurora)|Michigan]]. Founded May 3, 2022, it is one of the oldest towns in Michigan. Despite bouts of inactivity, Grand Rapids is one of the most populated cities in Michigan; as of December 28th of 2022, 39 players reside in Grand Rapids. The city's current mayor is [[thenewpyro]].

== History ==
Grand Rapids originally started as a small settlement of Louisiana(present day United States) right on the coast of Lake Michigan. One of the first residents of the town, thenewpyro, took over as the mayor just a few weeks after the creation of the town, and immediately started expansion and development. Several other friends of thenewpyro joined to expand the town and help recruit more members. As the town grew in size and population, the decision to join the closer nation of Canada was made.

=== Michigan ===
In late May of 2022, Grand Rapids changed nations from Canada to Michigan in a deal made by [[twomoo1119]], Chancellor of Canada at the time, which secured a permanent seat in the Michigan House of Representatives, so long as Grand Rapids stayed a territory of Michigan.

==== Succession ====
In mid June of 2022, several higher ranking members of Grand Rapids threatened secession from Michigan. Official reasons aren't well-known, but a large amount of problems were seen as due to former president Anaphase_Andy. Several talks were organized between the former president and members of Grand Rapids, and although unknown if they were successful, the idea of secession quietly disappeared from the spotlight. Rumors still make their rounds, but no official threat of secession has been made since.

== Notable Buildings ==
Several buildings have been historically kept and preserved in Grand Rapids to ensure its history lives on, including:

- The Lean Cup

- Los Pollos Hermanos

- G.R.I.M. Building

- LampeKing's House

File:Screenshot 2022-12-28 at 05-21-46 EarthMC Aurora Dynmap.png

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Screenshot of Grand Rapids from the earthmc.net DynMap. Shows official claim area set forth by the Michigan Government.

Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids is one of the several towns within the nation of Michigan. Founded May 3, 2022, it is one of the oldest towns in Michigan. Despite bouts of inactivity, Grand Rapids is one of the most populated cities in Michigan; as of December 28th of 2022, 39 players reside in Grand Rapids. The city's current mayor is thenewpyro.

== History ==
Grand Rapids originally started as a small settlement of Canada right on the coast of Lake Michigan. One of the first residents of the town, thenewpyro, took over as the mayor just a few weeks after the creation of the town, and immediately started expansion and development. Several other friends of thenewpyro joined to expand the town and help recruit more members.

=== Michigan ===
In late May of 2022, Grand Rapids changed nations from Canada to Michigan in a deal made by twomoo1119, Chancellor of Canada at the time, which secured a permanent seat in the Michigan House of Representatives, so long as Grand Rapids stayed a territory of Michigan.

==== Succession ====
In mid June of 2022, several higher ranking members of Grand Rapids threatened secession from Michigan. Official reasons aren't well-known, but a large amount of problems were seen as due to former president Anaphase_Andy. Several talks were organized between the former president and members of Grand Rapids, and although unknown if they were successful, the idea of secession quietly disappeared from the spotlight. Rumors still make their rounds, but no official threat of secession has been made since.

== Notable Buildings ==
Several buildings have been historically kept and preserved in Grand Rapids to ensure its history lives on, including:

- The Lean Cup

- Los Pollos Hermanos

- G.R.I.M. Building

- LampeKing's House

Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids is one of the several towns within the nation of Michigan. Founded May 3, 2022, it is one of the oldest towns in Michigan. The towns current mayor is thenewpyro.

Aurora:Michigan

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The '''Republic of Michigan''' is a North American nation in the Michigan and Superior Peninsula. It's capital is the City of '''[[Detroit]]'''.

{{EnhancedNation
|color=yellow
|title1=Republic of Michigan
|-
! colspan="2" style="text-align:center; color:#0081D6; background:#212121; font-size:100%;" | {{{name|<font color="white">''The Serene Orthodox Crown Republic of Ragusa''</font>}}}
|image1=[[File:Michiganflag.png|300px]]
|image3=[[File:Great Lakes as of August 3, 2022.png]]Map of the Great Lakes, with Michigan in Dark Blue.
|full_name=Republic of Michigan
|population=204
|chunks=948
|capital_city=Detroit
|largest_city=Detroit
|oldest_city=Detroit
|leader=71Camino
|political_system=Constitutional Republic
|economic_system=Capitalism
|discord=[https://discord.gg/KrPVS4zUy8 Michigan Discord]
}}

== History ==
The Nation of '''Michigan''' was founded on May 18, 2022.

Around Early June 2022 after many weeks of distress between Beaverman and the general population Beaver was given 500g to leave Detroit and quit impeding its development.

In Mid to Late August 2022 the 3M Corporation headquartered in Michigan became one of if not the first Corporations on Aurora to Cross 50 thousand gold in sales.

== Government ==

=== '''Structure''' ===
The Michigan Government is divided between 2 branches, a supreme Legislative and Executive. The Legislature consisting of the Michigan House of Representatives, an elected body of residents tasked with creating laws and holding the President accountable. The Executive consists of an Elected President and Vice President responsible for running the nation on a daily basis and acting as a figurehead for both citizens and foreigners. The Constitution of Michigan provides the foundation which the government rests upon outlining how the nation should operate, what powers are granted to which entities, and granting citizens rights and protections from the government.

Altering the constitution requires 3/4 of the entire House and 2/3 of present citizens to assent. the House with a simple majority and the Presidents approval may pass laws or acts which are enforceable as long as they do not violate the constitution. The President alone may issue an executive order which are enforceable as they do not violate an existing law, act, or the Constitution. All Executive orders, Acts, Laws, and the Constitution are public to the entire server so as to maintain transparency.

===Lampeking Presidency===
Lampeking was elected as the Nations first President beating both Cazyman and Aurora. This term was characterized by the creation of the in game Nation, economic growth with the shopping district being developed and multiple private businesses growing rapidly, and the commissioning of the Capitol building.

Michigan's 2nd Presidential elections began June 29th 2022, with LampeKing, ImAPoggers, Led3monslayer, and twomoo1119 running. Led3monslayer is last with twomoo1119 and ImAPoggers tied for second. Lampeking won with 57.14% (8 of 14) of the vote, and served his 2nd term without incident. The Michigan Capitol building was also completed during this term.

===Diplomacy===
Canada as of July 6th guarantees the claims of Michigan. After the Canada's Diplomatic Reset it upheld the previous border agreements with Michigan.

===Anaphase_Andy Presidency===
Michigan's July 24th elections ended with Anaphase_Andy defeating De_Conquerer 24-24, with a total 55.81% of the Vote. A July 30th poll showed a 58.8% approval rating for the President. However this brief honeymoon phase ended as President Anaphase_Andy became inactive, and was unable to make an address in a timely fashion. On August 9, President Anaphase_Andy resigned shortly before impeachment. A contemporary poll showed a 20% approval rating as 4/5 Michiganers would have voted to impeach the President.
Upon his resignation, his Vice-President 71Camino became President.

===71Camino Presidency===
71Camino's Presidency was defined by Michigan's ongoing expansion, and the fallout from President Anaphase_Andy's fall from grace.

The disgraced President moved to Texas. At this time, controversy ensued when foreigners learned of Michigan's 10k gold 'debt,' which for all practical purposes was just gold given to the nation by its residents.
[[File:Democracy brought to you by carls jr (Midwest Union - Michigan Election).png|thumb|4th Midwest Union Election Results|left]]
On August 28th after campaigning from both greekenderman and 71Camino, Incumbent 71Camino was elected Midwest Union President 24-11, winning 68.6% of the vote.

== Private Enterprise ==

=== Michigan Mining and Manufacturing Co. ===
The Largest business in Michigan is the 3M Corporation with 54839g in sales on Aurora as of 9/7/2022. Founded November 2019 on Nova it has continuously been the main creditor to whichever nation it owes allegiance to. 3M has previously been criticized as too large however with the advent of other businesses in Detroit this has faded from public consciousness.

=== Loren Mining and Construction ===
LMC is the primary material supplier in Michigan being used by both the government, 3M, and other foreign and domestic individuals and organizations.

=== EMC Now ===
EMC Now is a small news organization run by BraasMonke out of Springfield. It focuses on the North American Continent.

=== Unbiased News ===
Unbiased news is a mid sized news organization run by Greekenderman out of Pasok_City. It focuses on the international scene and has previously been called biased.

=== Anaphase Industries ===
Anaphase Industries was the namesake company of former Michigan president Anapahse_Andy, it's assets were seized and resold to generate government revenue after he resigned in disgrace and fled the country.

=== Alpena Trading Co. ===
AT Co. is owned and run by 71Camino. Founded in Alpena it has since been moved to Dyraville.

=== Ciqc Real Estate ===
Owned by Ciqc this business owned a large portion of downtown Detroit before its owner moved out of the country. Due to foreigners not having property rights under the constitution and general distaste for his way of doing business the government saw fit to seize his plots and resell them to pay down the national debt. He has since protested this decision by standing outside the homes and businesses of Representatives for hours at a time.

=== Grand Rapids Industrial Manufacturing Inc. ===
The only official company operating out of Grand Rapids, G.R.I.M. Inc. is a small business selling a variety of different materials and items. The company is headed by thenewpyro, ZeOnlyNaDo, and alecmancool.
[[Category:Nations (Aurora)]]