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News from August 2023

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AG Nessel Joins Coalition Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Public Safety and Victims of Domestic Abuse

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 31, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court’s decision striking down a federal statute barring individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders from accessing guns.

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Lt. Governor Gilchrist Tours Affordable Housing Project Converting Vacant School to New Homes

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 30, 2023

Project made possible by legislation signed by Gov. Whitmer to power economic development and invest in places around Michigan

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Gov. Whitmer: 'We're able to upgrade water infrastructure across the state'

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 29, 2023

On Aug. 18, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the significance of the MI Clean Water Plan, underscoring that water infrastructure enhancements in the state ensure clean drinking water access and simultaneously generate high-quality employment opportunities for local communities while protecting public health. She reiterated these points, emphasizing that the plan's benefits extend to Southeast Michigan.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Michigan during week ending July 29

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 29, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan in the week ending July 29, making up less than 0.6% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Senator Stabenow Announces over $2 Million for Michigan Fruit and Vegetable Growers

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 29, 2023

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced that Michigan will receive $2,255,304 in federal funding across 21grants to support Michigan specialty crop growers who produce fruits, vegetables, Christmas trees, hops, flowers and other nursery products.

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Northern Michigan cross country ranked fifth in GLIAC preseason poll

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 29, 2023

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's cross country team has been ranked fifth in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Preseason Poll. The poll, which is determined by coaches' votes, was released on Tuesday.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Michigan during week ending July 29

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 28, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan in the week ending July 29, making up less than 0.6% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Michigan ranked 52nd in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 27, 2023

With $244,599 in loans issued, Michigan ranked 52nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan: 30 Hispanic lives lost in week ending July 15

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 27, 2023

There were 30 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending July 15, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Michigan ranks 21st in total VA home loans during Q2

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 27, 2023

Michigan ranked 21st in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2023 with 1,529 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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428 people die from diseases of the heart in Michigan during week ending July 29

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 27, 2023

There were 428 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Michigan in the week ending July 29, making up 24.3% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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401 people die from cancer in Michigan during week ending July 29

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 26, 2023

There were 401 deaths from cancer reported in Michigan in the week ending July 29, making up 22.8% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Michigan ranks 20th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 26, 2023

Michigan ranked 20th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2023 with 2,017 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan ranked 52nd in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 26, 2023

With $245,105 in loans issued, Michigan ranked 52nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan ranked 52nd in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 25, 2023

With $255,930 in loans issued, Michigan ranked 52nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan ranks 22nd in total VA home loans during Q4 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 25, 2023

Michigan ranked 22nd in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2022 with 2,417 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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81 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Michigan during week ending July 29

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 25, 2023

There were 81 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending July 29, making up 4.6% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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73 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Michigan during week ending July 29

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 25, 2023

There were 73 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending July 29, making up 4.2% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Attorney General Nessel Charges Additional Defendants in Interstate Food Stamp Fraud Scheme

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 24, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced three additional defendants have been charged and arraigned in connection to the multi-million-dollar interstate food stamp fraud investigation conducted by her Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Unit operating with Michigan State Police and the Attorney General’s ‘FORCE’ Team.

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Michigan ranks 24th in total VA home loans during Q3 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 24, 2023

Michigan ranked 24th in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2022 with 2,555 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.