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CDC tally of provisional coronavirus deaths in Michigan is 82

By Michael Carroll | Apr 10, 2020

The number of Covid-19 deaths in Michigan based on death certificate data reported to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is 82 as of April 8, according to a CDC tabulation.

IRS audit rate for Wayne County residents is highest in Michigan

By Michael Carroll | Jan 17, 2020

Wayne County residents were audited by the Internal Revenue Service at a greater rate than all similar jurisdictions in Michigan, according to an analysis by the website 24/7 Wall St.

Purchasing power of a dollar in Michigan equals $1.07, study finds

By Michael Carroll | Jan 10, 2020

The purchasing power of a dollar in Michigan, based on the cost of living and other factors in the state, is $1.07, according to a state-by-state ranking of the dollar’s value by the website 24/7 Wall St.

Auto insurance reforms take effect in Michigan

By Michael Carroll | Jan 4, 2020

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.

Michigan depends on property taxes for 34.6% of its state, local funds

By Michael Carroll | Dec 27, 2019

Michigan relies on property taxes for 34.6 percent of its total state and local revenues, according to a Tax Foundation ranking of the 50 states.

No counties in Michigan are now 2nd Amendment sanctuaries

By Michael Carroll | Dec 20, 2019

No counties in the state are now under a Second Amendment sanctuary law or ordinance, according to updates from the website Gunrightswatch.com and media reports.

Lake ranks the poorest of Michigan counties

By Michael Carroll | Dec 19, 2019

Lake County was ranked the most impoverished county in Michigan in a 24/7 Wall St. analysis of the least affluent regions in all 50 states.

Michigan places tax of 20 cents per gallon on beer

By Michael Carroll | Dec 13, 2019

State taxation on beer in Michigan amounts to 20 cents per gallon, according to an analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.

Slotkin won't define position on upcoming impeachment vote

By Michael Carroll | Dec 12, 2019

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) did not respond to requests for comment from the Great Lakes Wire regarding the upcoming vote by the U.S. House of Representatives on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

Stevens doesn't define position on upcoming impeachment vote

By Michael Carroll | Dec 12, 2019

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Michigan) did not respond to requests for comment from the Great Lakes Wire regarding the upcoming vote by the U.S. House of Representatives on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

10.7% of Michigan bridges rated structurally deficient in study

By Michael Carroll | Dec 6, 2019

A total of 1,196 out of the 11,228 bridges in Michigan – or 10.7 percent – were designated in poor shape in an analysis examining bridge conditions in the 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

Michigan collects 51 cents per gallon in wine taxes

By Michael Carroll | Nov 27, 2019

The wine excise tax in Michigan amounts to 51 cents per gallon, according to a Tax Foundation study based on January 2019 data.

Bloomfield Hills ranks the best suburb in Michigan, study finds

By Michael Carroll | Nov 22, 2019

Based on a ranking consisting of 10 measurements, including income levels, home ownership and commute times, Bloomfield Hills is the best Michigan suburb in which to live, according to a 24/7 Wall St. analysis published this month.

Michigan ranked ‘not tax-friendly’ in new Kiplinger tax guide

By Michael Carroll | Oct 18, 2019

The overall tax system in Michigan was dubbed “not tax-friendly” in a recently released 50-state tax guide published by the Kiplinger business forecasting website.

Michigan receives ‘D’ grade on national ranking of states’ fiscal health

By Michael Carroll | Oct 10, 2019

Michigan would need $55 billion to pay all of its bills, including public employers’ pension benefits, according to a new ranking of the states’ fiscal health by Truth in Accounting (TIA).

15 cases of Michigan voter fraud documented by Heritage Foundation

By Michael Carroll | Oct 6, 2019

Fifteen people have been found guilty of election or voter fraud in Michigan since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database that details such cases nationwide.