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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 349 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending August 27.

Michigan State Police director: State troopers see ‘devastating impact illegal guns have on communities’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2022

A new proposal by state leaders hopes to curb gun violence across the state.

69 people die in Michigan from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Sept. 10, 2022

There were 69 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 10, 2022, a 8% decrease from the previous week.

54 people die in Michigan from diabetes mellitus in week ending Sept. 10, 2022

There were 54 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 10, 2022, a 15.6% decrease from the previous week.

391 people die from diseases of the heart in Michigan during week ending Aug. 27

There were 391 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 27, making up 27% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Get Registered to Vote During National Voter Registration Month

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2022

The Midland City Clerk’s office encourages all eligible residents to get involved in the democratic process by registering to vote during September in celebration of National Voter Registration Month.

Week ending August 27 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Michigan

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 276 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending August 27.

22 people die in Michigan from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Sept. 10, 2022

There were 22 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 10, 2022, a 29.4% increase over the previous week.

321 people die from cancer in Michigan during week ending Aug. 27

There were 321 deaths from cancer reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 27, making up 22.2% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

41 people die in Michigan from kidney disease in week ending Sept. 10, 2022

There were 41 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 10, 2022, a 18% decrease from the previous week.

41 Hispanic people in Michigan passed away in week ending September 10

There were 41 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending September 10, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Michigan deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Aug. 27

Michigan's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 27, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

63 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Michigan during week ending Aug. 27

There were 63 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 27, making up 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Michigan ranks 22nd in total VA home loans during Q2

Michigan ranked 22nd in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2022 with 3,463 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Did number of nonfarm payroll employees increase in Michigan year over year?

Michigan reported the number of employees on nonfarm payrolls in January 2022 was 4,228,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Michigan: 63 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died during week ending August 27

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 63 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending August 27.

Q2: VA home loan in Michigan averages $229,933

The average VA loan amount in Michigan during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2022 was $229,933, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Sept. 8 sees Congressional Record publish “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” on Sept. 8.

VA provides 3,463 home loans in Michigan totaling $796.3 million in Q2