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News from May 2022

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Michigan collected 13.1% more in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

By Great Lakes Wire | May 14, 2022

Of the $34.4 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2021, $4.7 billion came from selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 13.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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80 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Michigan during week ending April 30

By Great Lakes Wire | May 14, 2022

There were 80 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending April 30, making up 6.6% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Michigan's Gas Misery Index at $779: Americans will have 'spent over half a billion dollars more on gasoline compared to a year ago'

By Art Benavidez | May 13, 2022

This week's Gas Misery Index reports that drivers in the state of Michigan will spend $779 more on gas than they did a year ago.

May 10 sees Congressional Record publish “Motion to Proceed on Motion to Reconsider Cloture Vote” in the Senate section

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2022

“Motion to Proceed on Motion to Reconsider Cloture Vote” was published on pages S2394-S2395 of the Congressional Record on May 10.

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Michigan man dies on Feb. 8 after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2022

A Michigan man, 55, passed away on Feb. 8 after receiving the Pfizer-biontech COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Dixon signs ‘Big Family Pledge,’ vows to ‘defend families at all costs’

By Metric Media News Service | May 13, 2022

Tudor Dixon, a candidate running for Michigan governor, has recently signed on to the Big Family Pledge, committing to defending American families from left-wing activist policies.

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Michigan collected 7.5% more in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2021

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2022

Of the $34.4 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2021, $33.8 million came from taxes on general corporation licenses, a 7.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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28 people die from diabetes mellitus in Michigan during week ending April 30

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2022

There were 28 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Michigan in the week ending April 30, making up 2.3% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Michigan collected $268.4 million in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2021

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2022

Of the $34.4 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2021, 0.8 percent, or $268.4 million, came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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RFP: AJK Exterior Flashing Installation

By Press release submission | May 13, 2022

Complete installation of a natural gas-powered generator and transfer switch to serve the kitchen and kitchen support areas in the Main Lodge at the BCPS Outdoor Education Center.

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60 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Michigan during week ending April 30

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2022

There were 60 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Michigan in the week ending April 30, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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46 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending May 7, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | May 12, 2022

There were 46 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan during the week ending May 7, 2022, a 7% increase over the previous week.

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Michigan collected 8% more in license taxes in 2021

By Great Lakes Wire | May 12, 2022

Of the $34.4 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2021, $2.2 billion came from license taxes, an 8 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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28 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 7, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | May 12, 2022

There were 28 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending May 7, 2022, a 20% decrease from the previous week.

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Michigan: 13 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending April 23

By Great Lakes Wire | May 12, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 13 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending April 23.

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VAERS: man from Michigan dies on Feb. 7 after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

By Great Lakes Wire | May 12, 2022

A Michigan man, 79, passed away on Feb. 7 after receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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23 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Michigan during week ending April 30

By Great Lakes Wire | May 12, 2022

There were 23 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Michigan in the week ending April 30, making up 1.9% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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37 people die from kidney disease in Michigan during week ending April 30

By Great Lakes Wire | May 12, 2022

There were 37 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Michigan in the week ending April 30, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Michigan collected $33.8 million in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2021

By Great Lakes Wire | May 12, 2022

Of the $34.4 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2021, 0.1 percent, or $33.8 million, came from taxes on general corporation licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Michigan collected 32.9% more in individual income taxes in 2021

By Great Lakes Wire | May 12, 2022

Of the $34.4 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2021, $12 billion came from individual income taxes, a 32.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).