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Whitmer proposes to suspend school supplies sales tax, says ‘I will work with anyone to lower costs, cut taxes, and help our kids thrive'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 17, 2022

Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer is proposing to stop the state sales tax on school supplies in an effort to help families save more money.

GRPS Superintendent Joins in Prayer for 2022-23 School Year

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2022

Grand Rapids Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby joined community leaders in addressing youth at the “Blessing of the Students” event Sunday as scholars prepare to return to the classroom.

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397 people die in Michigan from cancer in week ending Aug. 13, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 17, 2022

There were 397 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, a 2.3% increase over the previous week.

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460 people die in Michigan from heart disease in week ending Aug. 13, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 17, 2022

There were 460 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, a 4% decrease from the previous week.

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85 people die in Michigan from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Aug. 13, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 16, 2022

There were 85 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, a 12.4% decrease from the previous week.

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End of life: Michigan deaths during week ending July 30 did not exceed death expectancy

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 16, 2022

Michigan's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC predicts 520 people in 75-84 age group in Michigan died during week ending July 30

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 16, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 520 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending July 30.

PUBLIC NOTICE: City Council August 23, 2022 Meeting Virtual Access

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2022

The Ypsilanti City Council will hold A Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Meeting on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

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116 people die in Michigan from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Aug. 13, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 16, 2022

There were 116 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, a 4.5% increase over the previous week.

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Peters votes on bill Crapo says will allow IRS audits to 'squeeze tens of billions out of taxpayers earning less than $400,000'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 15, 2022

Republicans are leery of the nonpartisan Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, calling the Democrat-backed initiative a "reckless tax-and-spending bill."

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Week of July 30: 375 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 15, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 375 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending July 30.

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60 people die in Michigan from diabetes mellitus in week ending Aug. 13, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 15, 2022

There were 60 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, a 30.4% increase over the previous week.

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53 people die in Michigan from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Aug. 13, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 15, 2022

There were 53 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, a 33.8% decrease from the previous week.

Coldwater DDA Seeks Input with Downtown Pulse Poll

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2022

Coldwater Main Street, in conjunction with Michigan Main Street, is seeking community input on the pulse of Downtown Coldwater.

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NRF President: as back-to-school season begins families are 'cutting back on discretionary spending'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 15, 2022

The results of a recent national survey report that one-third of American consumers have had to reallocate certain areas of their budget in order to afford rising. back-to-school shopping prices.

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Michigan's average household income erosion: $3,559 annual loss: 'a sign of how far and fast inflation has risen'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 15, 2022

While inflation is down from a month ago, the cost of goods continues to remain high and that is forcing Michigan families to make critical decisions on what household items to buy.

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Michigan deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending July 30

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 14, 2022

Michigan's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending July 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Michigan: 36 Hispanic lives lost in week ending August 13

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 14, 2022

There were 36 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending August 13, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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13 people die in Michigan from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Aug. 13, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 14, 2022

There were 13 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, a 40.9% decrease from the previous week.

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Week ending July 30 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 14, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 320 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending July 30.