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Michigan leaders debate redirecting gas tax revenue as schools express concern

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 11, 2025

Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks has expressed support for directing all state tax revenue collected at gas pumps toward road improvements, according to her spokesperson.

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Small Business Association of Michigan reviews key economic issues for August 2025

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 11, 2025

Brian Calley and Kelli Saunders from the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) discussed several economic topics relevant to Michigan’s small businesses in the latest episode of The Small Business Briefing.

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Small Business Association of Michigan highlights retirement savings options for entrepreneurs

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 9, 2025

Small business owners in Michigan often focus on growing their businesses and managing daily operations, but many do not prioritize saving for retirement.

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DTE stresses importance of safe digging practices ahead of Michigan's 811 Day

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 7, 2025

Michael Rogers interviewed Jonathan Wilson, a regional representative for DTE, about the importance of 811 Day in Michigan, which takes place on August 11.

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Former U.S Rep. Gallagher on China‑made energy hardware: 'We are literally embedding potential backdoors into our critical infrastructure'

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 6, 2025

Mike Gallagher, former U.S. representative of Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, expressed concerns about the United States' reliance on China-made batteries, solar panels, and related hardware.

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Small Business Association of Michigan outlines budget priorities amid Lansing negotiations

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 6, 2025

As Michigan lawmakers begin their annual budget discussions, the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is outlining its priorities for small business support in the state.

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Michigan launches $500K pilot program supporting employee ownership transitions

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 6, 2025

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), together with the Michigan Center for Employee Ownership (MICEO), has launched a $500,000 pilot program aimed at increasing employee ownership among businesses in the state.

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How businesses can create effective merger & acquisition communication plans

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 6, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can significantly change the direction of a business.

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Michigan Lottery launches Super Raffle Bonus Drawings with $100,000 in total prizes

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 6, 2025

Michigan Lottery is introducing new Super Raffle Bonus Drawings, giving players a chance to win an extra $100,000 in prizes.

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Dr. Paul Elam presents on child maltreatment for Georgia THRIVe webinar series

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 6, 2025

Dr. Paul Elam, Chief Strategy Officer, recently participated in the Georgia THRIVe program’s webinar training series by delivering a presentation focused on child maltreatment and policy.

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U.S. Attorney’s Office joins National Night Out events across Western Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 5, 2025

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan will participate in National Night Out events across the region, joining law enforcement partners and local communities.

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Michigan AG joins multi-state effort against rollback of NEPA environmental review rules

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 5, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a group of 17 attorneys general, along with the District of Columbia and Harris County, Texas, in submitting comment letters to several federal agencies.

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Beverly Hills man indicted in alleged $3 million pandemic loan fraud scheme

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 5, 2025

A federal indictment unsealed in Detroit charges Jabari Kadar Long, 45, of Beverly Hills, with defrauding the U.S. Small Business Administration by submitting fraudulent loan applications to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic...

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MDDHS seeks proposals for managing specialty behavioral health care for Medicaid recipients

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 5, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced a call for proposals from organizations interested in serving as the state’s Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHP).

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Invest In MI Kids allowed to collect signatures despite Board deadlock over ballot language

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 5, 2025

Republicans and Democrats on Michigan’s Board of State Canvassers reached an impasse Thursday over the 100-word summary for the “Tax The Rich” constitutional amendment proposal.

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SNAP supports health outcomes and local economies amid changes impacting Michigan benefits

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 5, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) are highlighting the role of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in supporting families across Michigan.

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Michigan opens applications for behavioral health internship stipends up to $15,000

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 5, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced that applications for its Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program will open on August 18.

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Michigan Lottery opens nominations for annual Excellence in Education awards

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 5, 2025

Nominations are now open for the Michigan Lottery’s 2025-26 Excellence in Education awards, which honor outstanding public-school educators across the state.

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VA Purchase Loans in Michigan average $299,077 for Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 4, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Michigan in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $299,077, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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House Select Committee on the CCP chairman: 'We urge Bank of America to withdraw from underwriting CATL’s' IPO

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 4, 2025

John Robert Moolenaar, Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), expressed concerns over Bank of America's involvement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.