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News from May 2024

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Michigan ranked 51st in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | May 17, 2024

With $258,335 in home loans issued, Michigan ranked 51st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan ranks 20th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | May 17, 2024

Michigan ranked 20th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,678 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan receives $8 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 27 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan ranks no. 22 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Michigan secured the twenty-second position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 71.4%.

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VA provides 11.4% fewer home purchase loans in Michigan in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2024

There were 1,262 VA home purchases in Michigan in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $337.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues same number of Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan in Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 27 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 27 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 1,678 home loans in Michigan totaling $433.5 million in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | May 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,678 home loans totaling $433.5 million in Michigan during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 1,262 home purchase loans in Michigan in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | May 15, 2024

There were 1,262 VA home purchase loans issued in Michigan in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $337.9 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senate candidate Rogers: 'Slotkin’s flip-flop on the border laughable if the results of her complacency hadn’t been so devastating to Michigan families'

By Great Lakes Wire | May 14, 2024

Mike Rogers, a U.S. Senate Candidate in Michigan, has expressed concern over the current border policies under President Biden. These policies, which are also supported by Rogers' opponent Elissa Slotkin, have allegedly allowed "millions" of people to enter the country, including potential "terrorist threats." Rogers made this statement to the Great Lakes Wire on May 14.

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Michigan AG files complaint against campground owner for unlicensed operation

By Great Lakes Wire | May 10, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has lodged a complaint against Daniel Courtemanche, the 68-year-old owner and operator of the Ugly RV Park in Pinconning. The complaint, filed in the 30th Judicial Circuit Court in Ingham County, alleges that Courtemanche violated state laws by operating a campground without a preconstruction permit and license. He is also accused of installing and using non-compliant wastewater lagoons and creating a public nuisance.

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Michigan State Police concludes investigation into Samuel Sterling's death

By Great Lakes Wire | May 10, 2024

The Michigan State Police (MSP) has concluded its investigation into the death of Mr. Samuel Sterling on April 17, 2024. The investigative report and all gathered evidence have been handed over to the Michigan Department of Attorney General for further review and potential criminal charges.

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Court denies Avid Telecom's bid to dismiss robocall lawsuit

By Great Lakes Wire | May 10, 2024

On May 10, 2024, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the United States District Court in Arizona rejected Avid Telecom’s multiple attempts to dismiss and delay a bipartisan lawsuit. The suit, brought forward by 49 attorneys general who are members of the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force, was against Michael D. Lansky, L.L.C., doing business as Avid Telecom, its owner Michael D. Lansky and its vice-president, Stacey S. Reeves.

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Man sentenced for role in deadly fungal meningitis outbreak

By Great Lakes Wire | May 10, 2024

Barry Cadden, the former owner of New England Compounding Center (NECC) in Framingham, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to 10-15 years' incarceration for his role in the deadly 2012 nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak. The sentencing was announced by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in the 44th Circuit Court in Livingston County. Cadden had previously pled no contest to 11 counts of involuntary manslaughter in March.

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Court orders Zimba Dairy to stop discharging waste into state waters

By Great Lakes Wire | May 10, 2024

The 54th Circuit Court in Tuscola County has issued a preliminary injunction against Zimba Dairy, Inc. (Zimba), directing the concentrated animal feeding operation to cease discharging wastewater from its three locations into state waters, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

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Michigan AG seeks legal proposals against fossil fuel industry's climate impact

By Great Lakes Wire | May 9, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today that the Department will begin seeking proposals from attorneys and law firms to serve as Special Assistant Attorneys General. The selected candidates will pursue litigation related to the climate change impacts caused by the fossil fuel industry on behalf of the State of Michigan.

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10.25 million settlement reached with five wireless carriers over deceptive advertising

By Great Lakes Wire | May 9, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a $10.25 million settlement with AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership (doing business as Verizon Wireless), and TracFone Wireless, Inc. The settlement concludes investigations by state attorneys general into deceptive and misleading advertising practices by these wireless carriers.

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AG Nessel opposes DTE's proposed 10% gas rate hike and private jet costs

By Great Lakes Wire | May 9, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony on Tuesday before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), criticizing several requests from DTE Gas in its latest rate case. Nessel argued that the majority of the company's proposed $266 million rate hike, which would represent a nearly ten percent increase for residential customers, is excessive and unnecessary.

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AG Nessel Charges Attorney Stefanie Lambert and Former Adams Township Clerk Scott for 2020 Election Voter Data Breach

By Great Lakes Wire | May 8, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed charges against former Adams Township Clerk Stephanie Scott and her attorney Stefanie Lambert for a 2020 election voter data breach. The charges allege that unauthorized access was granted to voter data, including non-public information, related to the 2020 General Election. Scott is accused of disregarding instructions to present the voting tabulator for maintenance and testing, while Lambert is alleged to have transmitted data from the Electronic Poll Book under Scott's direction.

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AG Nessel Receives Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter Excellence in Leadership Award

By Great Lakes Wire | May 8, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel was honored with the Excellence in Leadership Award by the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter for her efforts in combating elder abuse through Michigan’s Elder Abuse Task Force. The Task Force, established in 2019, comprises over 55 organizations and 100 individuals from various sectors. Nessel expressed her gratitude for the award and highlighted the importance of preserving the rights and freedoms of seniors in the state. Jennifer Lepard, President & CEO of the Michigan Chapter, praised Nessel for her dedication to safeguarding...

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Motor Carrier Officers Focus on Defective Equipment and Cargo Securement During Roadcheck Inspection Effort

By Great Lakes Wire | May 8, 2024

Motor carrier officers from the Michigan State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (MSP/CVED) will be conducting inspections at weigh station facilities and rest areas throughout the state with a focus on defective equipment and cargo securement. This enforcement operation is part of the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck and will take place throughout North America May 14-16.