While inflation is down from a month ago, the cost of goods continues to remain high and that is forcing Michigan families to make critical decisions on what household items to buy.
Michigan's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending July 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were 13 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, a 40.9% decrease from the previous week.
There were 35 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, a 2.9% increase over the previous week.
Secure MI Vote, the group behind a petition drive to enact voter ID and other reforms of the state’s election laws, has submitted its signatures to the Bureau of Elections for verification.
The East Lansing Human Rights Commission will be hosting its next Coffee & Conversation session entitled “Coming Home” on Sunday, Aug. 14 from 2-4 p.m.
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers are out for July, and although the reported inflation number is marginally lower than last month, the indexes for some crucial categories increased.
I would like to once again offer the Flint Fire Department’s and the community’s deepest sympathy to the family and all of those impacted by the tragic loss of two children during the house fire in the 600 block of West Pulaski Street on May 28, 2022.
There were 47 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, a 2.2% increase over the previous week.
There were 85 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, a 16.4% increase over the previous week.
The Biden administration has blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia's war with Ukraine for American price hikes, especially the price of gasoline.
There were 386 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, a 0.8% decrease from the previous week.