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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 496 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending September 17.

85 people die in Michigan from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Oct. 1, 2022

There were 85 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Oct. 1, 2022, a 10.5% decrease from the previous week.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Michigan during week ending Sep. 17

Michigan's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Sep. 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

94 people die in Michigan from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Oct. 1, 2022

There were 94 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Oct. 1, 2022, a 24.2% decrease from the previous week.

73 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Michigan during week ending Sept. 17

There were 73 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan in the week ending Sept. 17, making up 5.2% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Mayor Duggan and LISC Detroit kick off renovation of 30 units of deeply affordable housing near 7 Mile/Mound

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2022

Mayor Mike Duggan, City Council President Mary Sheffield, and Councilmember Scott Benson joined Local Initiatives Support Corporation Detroit (LISC Detroit) and developer Minyon Properties today to kick off renovations on 30 deeply affordable apartments in Detroit’s Farwell neighborhood in District 3 that will see their homes get full makeovers and the affordability extended for at least the next 14 years.

72 people die in Michigan from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Oct. 1, 2022

There were 72 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Oct. 1, 2022, a 10% decrease from the previous week.

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Rapier: Biden’s draining of SPR 'contradicts key objectives of reducing carbon emissions'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 3, 2022

President Biden is being criticized for utilizing the strategic petroleum reserve (SPR).

Director of Michigan Sheriff’s Association on additional SRP funding: ‘Will put additional deputies on our road to provide improved public safety’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 3, 2022

The Secondary Road Patrol (SRP) program will receive more funds due to a series of bipartisan bills recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI).

CDC predicts 372 people in 65-74 age group in Michigan died during week ending September 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 372 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending September 17.

GRPS Teachers Recognized in Late Educator’s Honor

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2022

Two Grand Rapids Public Schools teachers were recognized at Monday night’s school board meeting in honor of a former teacher who dedicated her life to educating children in Grand Rapids.

71 people die in Michigan from diabetes mellitus in week ending Oct. 1, 2022

There were 71 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Oct. 1, 2022, a 14.5% increase over the previous week.

New poll finds '64% of voters say the U.S. is currently in a recession', amid sky-high Michigan mortgage rates

By Art Benavidez | Oct 3, 2022

A majority of Americans believe that the country is going through a recession, according to a recent poll.

344 people die from diseases of the heart in Michigan during week ending Sept. 17

There were 344 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Michigan in the week ending Sept. 17, making up 24.4% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Michigan sees more property tax revenue in Q3 2022

The third quarter of 2022 brought in $885 million in property tax revenue for Michigan, an 883.3% increase from the second quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

31 people die in Michigan from kidney disease in week ending Oct. 1, 2022

There were 31 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Oct. 1, 2022, a 10.7% increase over the previous week.

Week of September 17: 276 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Michigan

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 276 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending September 17.

Michigan's combined tax revenues down 2.8% from Q2 to Q3 2022

Michigan collected $10.2 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the third quarter of 2022.

Michigan deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Sep. 17

Michigan's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Sep. 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

20 people die in Michigan from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Oct. 1, 2022