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News from February 2022

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317 people die in Michigan from cancer in week ending Jan. 15

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 2, 2022

There were 317 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Jan. 15, a 8.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

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332 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Michigan during week ending Jan. 15

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 2, 2022

There were 332 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan in the week ending Jan. 15, making up 20.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 31

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 2, 2022

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” on Jan. 31.

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Michigan has 4,228,000 nonfarm employees in January

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2022

Michigan reported the number of employees on nonfarm payrolls in January 2022 was 4,228,000.

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Census Bureau: More women than men in Michigan in 2020

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2022

Of the 9,973,907 people living in Michigan in 2020, 50.8 percent (5,061,942) were women and 49.2 percent (4,911,965) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Great Lakes Wire.

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Michigan ranks 10th in United States for non-farm payroll employees in January

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2022

Michigan's payroll numbers reveal it is ranked 10th for non-farm payroll employees in January, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Census Bureau: 78.3 percent of people in Michigan were old enough to vote in 2020

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2022

Of the 9,973,907 citizens living in Michigan in 2020, 7,812,144 were old enough to vote as of April 13, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Census Bureau reports Michigan population was 9,973,907 in 2020

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2022

Michigan had a population of 9,973,907 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Great Lakes Wire.

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Whitmer proposes Michigan electric vehicle rebate: 'It is crucial that we continue to lead the country'

By Art Benavidez | Feb 1, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently pitched an electric vehicle rebate in her State of the State address.

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'Lives at risk': Whitmer announces plan to lower the cost of insulin in Michigan

By Ariana Chiarenza | Feb 1, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently released her plans for lowering the cost of insulin in Michigan after backing Attorney General Nessel's efforts to hold drug companies accountable.

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Join Families Against Narcotics

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

Do you have a family member or loved one who struggles with narcotic addiction?

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Feb. 12 Valentine's Dash 5K To Benefit Kentwood's Little Free Pantry

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

The City of Kentwood will host its fifth annual Valentine’s Dash 5K at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 to benefit Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry, which provides food and personal care items to community members in need.

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City offers free lifeguard certification, raises wage to $14 per hour

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

The City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is reducing barriers to becoming a certified lifeguard by hosting three American Red Cross courses for ages 15 and up. T

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Seasonal Hiring

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

Seasonal Hiring: Looking for a rewarding summer job with flexible hours in Michigan’s great outdoors?

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February RAC Fitness Classes and Open Pickleball

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

Check out the flyers below to see what is going on in the month of February at the Romulus Athletic Center (35765 Northline Rd)!

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Total non-farm payroll employees in Michigan decreases by 1.5% in January

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2022

Michigan reported the number of employees on non-farm payrolls for the month of January 2022 was 221,200, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

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Ann Arbor sees 8.3% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in May in the Ann Arbor metropolitan statistical area was 210,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Saginaw sees 6.2% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Saginaw metropolitan statistical area was 80,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2022

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S365-S367 on Jan. 20

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95 people die in Michigan from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Jan. 15

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2022

There were 95 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Jan. 15, a 9.5 percent decrease from the previous week.