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Michigan collected $573 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Kalamazoo man convicted in cold-case sexual assault from 2005

Last week, a jury in Kalamazoo County's 9th Circuit Court found Shawn Darnell Robinson Hopkins guilty of two counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct.

NMU athletics hosts packed weekend of events from Dec. 5-7

Northern Michigan University (NMU) is gearing up for a busy weekend of athletic events from December 5th to December 7th.

MDHHS urges Michiganders to vaccinate against influenza ahead of holidays

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging residents to receive their annual flu vaccine as National Influenza Vaccination Week takes place from December 2 to 6.

Michigan launches ambitious plan aiming for 90% reduction in new HIV cases by 2030

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has unveiled a plan aimed at reducing new HIV infections by 90% by the year 2030.

AG Nessel advises on safe Cyber Monday shopping practices

As Cyber Monday approaches, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a consumer alert to help online shoppers avoid scams and deceptive tactics during the holiday season.

NMU athletics recap: hockey losses and basketball win highlight weekend

Over the weekend, Northern Michigan University (NMU) Athletics saw mixed results in their games.

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In Michigan, 1,100 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 1, 2024

Michigan registered 1,100 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Higher individual income tax revenue in Michigan during Q2

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 1, 2024

The second quarter of 2024 brought in $3.1 billion in individual income tax revenue for Michigan, a 97.6% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Employee refuses policy acknowledgment: Steps for resolution

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 1, 2024

In a recent HR scenario, an employee's refusal to sign a policy acknowledgment form has raised questions about the appropriate course of action.

Michigan collects $4.5 billion in sales and gross receipt tax revenue in Q4 2023

Michigan collected $4.5 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 12.6% decrease from the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

Crafting effective codes: Guiding organizational ethics

A Code of Conduct is a vital tool for organizations to establish ethical behavior and compliance expectations among employees.

Dylan Kuehl reaches career milestone in NMU's win over Concordia

Northern Michigan University's men's basketball team achieved a 70-58 victory over Concordia University Wisconsin on Saturday at Vandament Arena.

Vikings defeat Wildcats; Poshak scores first career goal

The NMU hockey team was unable to secure a weekend split, falling to the Vikings with a 4-1 loss on Saturday night.

Michigan's license tax revenue down 12% in Q2 compared to previous quarter

Michigan collected $573 million in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Northern Michigan debuts at Vandament Arena against Concordia University Wisconsin

Northern Michigan University's men's basketball team is set to debut at Vandament Arena, marking their fourth on-campus venue in a year.

Jakob Peterson scores first career goal in NMU's loss to Augustana

The Northern Michigan University hockey team faced a challenging match against the Augustana Vikings, resulting in a 4-1 loss.

Podcast highlights importance of strategic planning for small businesses