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News from June 2022

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Risk of energy blackouts in Michigan on the rise this summer: 'Biden ... means forcing a rapid transition to renewable energy'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 9, 2022

Industry experts warned that Michigan and many parts of the U.S. could face increased electricity blackouts this summer due to sweltering temperatures.

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Kelly: Stabenow, 'Democrats don't understand the problems of everyday Americans'

By Tamara Browning | Jun 9, 2022

A Democratic U.S. senator who said high gas prices were irrelevant to her after buying an electric vehicle is receiving criticism from Republican leaders, who accuse her of being out of touch with average Americans.

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Michigan collected $2.2 billion in license taxes in 2021

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 9, 2022

Of the $34.4 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2021, 6.3 percent, or $2.2 billion, came from license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Secure MI Vote election integrity initiatives move forward, despite missed petition deadline

By W.J. Kennedy | Jun 9, 2022

The Secure MI Vote petition drive, an election integrity initiative, is moving forward despite missing a June 1 deadline for submitting enough signed petitions to get the initiative on the fall ballot.

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43 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending June 4, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 9, 2022

There were 43 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending June 4, 2022, a 25.9% decrease from the previous week.

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CDC predicts 14 people age 25 and younger in Michigan died during week ending July 2

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 9, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 14 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending July 2.

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Michigan has 82.2% vaccinated nursing home staff as of April 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 9, 2022

Michigan is the 29th most vaccinated state in the US.

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64 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending June 4, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 9, 2022

There were 64 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan during the week ending June 4, 2022, a 20% decrease from the previous week.

June 7: Congressional Record publishes “HONORING OUR PROMISE TO ADDRESS COMPREHENSIVE TOXICS ACT OF 2021-- MOTION TO PROCEED--Continued” in the Senate section

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 9, 2022

“HONORING OUR PROMISE TO ADDRESS COMPREHENSIVE TOXICS ACT OF 2021-- MOTION TO PROCEED--Continued” was published on pages S2801-S2809 of the Congressional Record on June 7.

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Michigan has 87.4% vaccinated nursing home residents as of April 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 9, 2022

Michigan is the 29th most vaccinated state in the US.

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City Of Kentwood's Fourth Of July Celebration Announced

By Press release submission | Jun 9, 2022

The City of Kentwood has a day filled with activities for all ages planned on Monday, July 4 for its annual Fourth of July Celebration, including a pancake breakfast, 5K race, parade, carnival and fireworks show.

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Michigan collected $15.9 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 8, 2022

Of the $34.4 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2021, 46.3 percent, or $15.9 billion, came from sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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June 6: Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 8, 2022

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” on June 6.

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294 people die in Michigan from cancer in week ending June 4, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 8, 2022

There were 294 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending June 4, 2022, a 10.9% decrease from the previous week.

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432 people die in Michigan from heart disease in week ending June 4, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 8, 2022

There were 432 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending June 4, 2022, a 0.2% decrease from the previous week.

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A quarter of Michiganders may need to delay retirement, according to new index: 'Americans need to alter their saving habits'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 8, 2022

In its quarterly BMO Real Financial Progress Index, which is designed to capture Americans' current financial sentiment, BMO Harris Bank says that inflation and rising costs could put retirement plans on hold for up to a quarter of Michigan residents. Paul Dilda, Head of Consumer Strategy for BMO Harris, said, "Inflation and rising consumer costs are severely affecting Americans' financial situations, and according to recent index results from BMO Harris Bank, in addition to altering their spending habits, Americans need to alter their saving habits too.

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Southfield Parks and Garden Club to sponsor 15th annual Garden Walk June 26

By Press release submission | Jun 8, 2022

The Southfield Parks and Garden Club (SP&GC) will sponsor the 15th annual Southfield Garden Walk on Sunday, June 26 from 2-5 p.m.

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31 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Michigan during week ending May 21

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 8, 2022

There were 31 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan in the week ending May 21, making up 2.7% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Week of July 2: 554 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 8, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 554 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending July 2.

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Week ending July 2 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 7, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 469 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending July 2.