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News from January 2021

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CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY: Hail: Solving a meteorological mystery

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2021

As severe storm tracking and predictions improve, an element of those storms remains a mystery: hail. Predicting when the balls of ice will fall from the sky is complex, and Central Michigan University's John Allen is on a mission to find answers.

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CAREER QUEST LEARNING CENTER-MT. PLEASANT: Online Medical Assistant Program and Certificate Royal Oak MI

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2021

The medical assistant field is expected to grow 19% by 2029, presenting plenty of opportunities for local professionals.* Will you be a part of this growing career?

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CAPITAL AREA MICHIGAN WORKS: New American Resources to be held on Jan. 13

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2021

New American Resources

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BAKER COLLEGE CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES: Work Experience Webinar to be held on Jan. 12

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2021

The Work Experience Webinar is a chance to visit with the Career Services team and discuss your Work Experience course.

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Pension assets in Michigan valued at $94.8 million in 2020

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 9, 2021

In 2020, Michigan had $94.8 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Restrictions hurting Michigan restaurants

By Staff reports | Jan 8, 2021

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, each state has taken various measures to protect its citizens from the deadly virus.

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MICHIGAN, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES & ENERGY: Wastewater infrastructure financing applications due Jan. 31; $500 million available

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2021

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) reminds municipalities that financing may be available for wastewater infrastructure projects

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MICHIGAN SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER GREAT LAKES BAY REGION: EIDL Extension

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2021

The U.S. Small Business Administration has extended its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan

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Michigan ranked 26th in nation with rental vacancy rate of 5.9% in Q2 2021

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 7, 2021

Michigan ranked 26th in the nation in the second quarter with a rental vacancy rate of 5.9 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Michigan ranked 23rd in nation with rental vacancy rate of 6.9% in Q1 2021

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 4, 2021

Michigan ranked 23rd in the nation in the first quarter with a rental vacancy rate of 6.9 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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“LIST OF SENATORS BY STATES” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 3

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 3, 2021

“LIST OF SENATORS BY STATES“ was published in the Senate section on pages S5-S6 on Jan. 3

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“ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 3

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 3, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE” on Jan. 3.

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“CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 3

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 3, 2021

“CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION” was published on pages S1-S4 of the Congressional Record on Jan. 3.

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Michigan is ranked 11th in the nation for public pension contributions in 2020

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 3, 2021

Michigan received $5.3 million in public pension contributions, ranking it 11th in the United States in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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VA Purchase Loans in Michigan average $235,877 for Q4 2020

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 3, 2021

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Michigan in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020 was $235,877, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan pension investment earnings up 9.4%

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 2, 2021

The earnings on investments for Michigan public pensions went up from $1.2 million in 2019 to $1.3 million in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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VA Purchase Loans in Michigan average $223,799 for Q3 2020

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 2, 2021

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Michigan in the third quarter of fiscal year 2020 was $223,799, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan’s property tax revenue up 5.2 percent since Q4 2019

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 1, 2021

Michigan collected $1.5 billion in property taxes during the fourth quarter of 2020, a 5.2 percent increase over the same period the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Census Bureau: More women than men in Michigan in 2019

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 1, 2021

Of the 9,965,265 people living in Michigan in 2019, 50.8 percent (5,060,025) were women and 49.2 percent (4,905,240) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Great Lakes Wire.

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VA Purchase Loans in Michigan average $211,910 for Q2 2020

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 1, 2021

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Michigan in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 was $211,910, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.