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Attorneys general urge court support for key Voting Rights Act provision

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 4, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 18 other attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

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Michigan launches online platform for statewide access to fall prevention resources

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 4, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), in collaboration with Oakland University and the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition, has partnered with Michigan 211 to launch a new feature on mi211.org.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Michigan this year escalate as of week ending May 31

By A. N. Hart | Jun 3, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Michigan for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending May 24.

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Michigan prepares workforce for AI-driven future amid evolving industry needs

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 3, 2025

A recent report from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), presented at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference, highlighted the necessity for workforce training in artificial intelligence (AI) as industries evolve across Michigan.

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AG Nessel challenges Michigan's abortion restrictions as discriminatory

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 3, 2025

Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a motion with the Michigan Court of Claims in the case Northland v Nessel.

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Michigan seeks input on potential wine grape commodity group

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 3, 2025

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is inviting input from wine grape growers regarding the possible creation of a legislatively established Michigan wine grape commodity group.

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Michigan mandates reporting for all diagnosed amyotrophic lateral sclerosis cases

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 3, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has introduced a new rule mandating the reporting of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) cases.

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Bipartisan talks needed for Michigan's $3 billion road funding plan

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 3, 2025

Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks has emphasized the need for a genuine dialogue between the House and Senate to develop an effective road funding plan.

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Macomb County teacher wins 2025 Educator of the Year

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 3, 2025

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Kelly Herberholz, a science teacher and administrative team intern at Dakota High School in Macomb County, has been named the 2025 Educator of the Year.

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Michigan sees 15 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

Employers classified under the Public Administration industry based in Michigan submitted 15 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Political commentator on credit card competition act: ‘This bill harms consumers, particularly low-income Americans’

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

Patrice Onwuka, Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at the Independent Women’s Forum, said the Credit Card Competition Act amendment would reduce access to credit for low-income Americans.

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VA provides 19.9% more home purchase loans in Michigan in Q4 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

There were 1,469 VA home purchases in Michigan in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $433.8 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Michigan during May

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Michigan in May.

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Small Business Briefing discusses key issues affecting Michigan entrepreneurs

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

Welcome to the Small Business Briefing, hosted by Brian Calley, CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, and Sarah Miller, Vice President of Operations.

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Michigan updates 2025 Eat Safe Fish Guides with new PFOS information

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has published the 2025 Eat Safe Fish Guides.

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Michigan AG intervenes as Consumers seeks historic $436M energy rate increase

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a notice of intervention in Consumers Energy Company's latest electric rate case (U-21870).

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Understanding the rising costs behind health insurance in America

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

The American healthcare system is renowned for its expertise and innovative therapies, offering the potential to treat diseases once deemed incurable.

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Michigan CDR program marks three decades of reviewing child fatalities

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

The Michigan Child Death Review (CDR) program is marking its 30th anniversary.

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NFIB launches ad campaign supporting Rep. Tom Barrett on tax deduction

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a series of digital advertisements spotlighting Michigan Representative Tom Barrett's support for small businesses.

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Public comment opens for Great Lakes Tunnel construction permits

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

A public comment period has commenced for the permits required to start construction on the Great Lakes Tunnel.