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News from July 2022

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17 people die in Michigan from influenza and pneumonia in week ending July 9, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 10, 2022

There were 17 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending July 9, 2022, a 10.5% decrease from the previous week.

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Ann Arbor sees 221,200 nonfarm payroll employees in January

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 9, 2022

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for January in Michigan's Ann Arbor metropolitan statistical area was 221,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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67 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Michigan during week ending June 25

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 9, 2022

There were 67 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending June 25, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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65 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Michigan during week ending June 25

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 9, 2022

There were 65 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending June 25, making up 4.9% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Whitmer on making ARP premium tax credits permanent: 'Get this done so we can protect healthcare coverage'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 8, 2022

Michigan is among the states that are asking Congress to enact provisions in the American Rescue Plan (ARP).

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Michigan's Gas Misery Index at $924; 'We're going through an incredible transition,' Biden says

By Art Benavidez | Jul 8, 2022

Motorists in Michigan will spend $924 more on gas than they did a year ago, according to this week's Gas Misery Index. The national average price for a gallon of gas is $1.66 higher than a year ago, with Michigan coming in at $4.84, according to the report.

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Whitmer on state of emergency for Big Rapids: ‘They need to recover and rebuild’

By Art Benavidez | Jul 8, 2022

Relief is on the way for Mecosta County after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) declared a state of emergency following storms that generated flooding in the region in May.

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39 people die from diabetes mellitus in Michigan during week ending June 25

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 8, 2022

There were 39 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Michigan in the week ending June 25, making up 2.9% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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71 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Michigan during week ending June 25

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 8, 2022

There were 71 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Michigan in the week ending June 25, making up 5.3% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

City, partners to offer free lead-safety training for contractors

By Press release submission | Jul 8, 2022

The City of Grand Rapids is partnering with the US Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA) and Home Repair Services of Kent County to offer free lead-safe work practices training for area contractors on July 28.

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19 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Michigan during week ending June 25

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 7, 2022

There were 19 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Michigan in the week ending June 25, making up 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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63 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending July 2, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 7, 2022

There were 63 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan during the week ending July 2, 2022, a 18.2% decrease from the previous week.

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41 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending July 2, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 7, 2022

There were 41 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending July 2, 2022, a 5.1% increase over the previous week.

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Michiganders forced to use pandemic savings to cope with inflation

By David Hutton | Jul 7, 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out across the nation, lockdowns and stimulus checks helped many U.S. households build up extra savings.

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By Press release submission | Jul 7, 2022

Did you know that July is #ParksAndRecreationMonth?

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30 people die from kidney disease in Michigan during week ending June 25

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 7, 2022

There were 30 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Michigan in the week ending June 25, making up 2.2% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Whitmer on health care costs, public safety: ‘I am proud to sign six bipartisan bills’

By Art Benavidez | Jul 6, 2022

Six bipartisan bills were recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that will address health care costs, public safety and rent relief.

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466 people die in Michigan from heart disease in week ending July 2, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 6, 2022

There were 466 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending July 2, 2022, a 7.9% increase over the previous week.

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House Republicans: 'Biden’s open-border policies are incentivizing drug smuggling'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 6, 2022

In just the last two weeks, there have been two major fentanyl seizures in the state of California – a problem some say is a result of Biden's open border policy. Last year's fentanyl death rate stands to climb this year, exacerbating the ongoing urgent opioid crisis in Michigan and across the nation.

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44 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Michigan during week ending June 18

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 6, 2022

There were 44 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan in the week ending June 18, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.