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There were 15 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Michigan in the week ending July 1, making up 0.8% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Analysis: Michigan ranked #08 for gun sales in 2022

Michigan ranked #08 for guns sales in 2022, with an estimated 570,352 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

Michigan's individual income tax revenue down 16.8% as of Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $3.2 billion in individual income tax revenue for Michigan, a 16.8% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

572 people age 85 and older in Michigan are estimated to have died during week ending June 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 572 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 17.

42 people die from kidney disease in Michigan during week ending July 1

There were 42 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Michigan in the week ending July 1, making up 2.3% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Gov. Whitmer Applauds Passage of ‘Make it in Michigan’ Budget

On June 28, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated the passage of a balanced, bipartisan state budget for Fiscal Year 2024 focused on growing the economy, lowering costs, delivering on kitchen-table issues, and helping anyone “Make it in Michigan

AG Nessel Charges Former LiUNA Labor Leader Jon Byrd with Criminal Sexual Conduct

On June 29, 2023 , Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged Jonathan Byrd, 40, of Battle Creek with one count of fourth degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

Attorney General Dana Nessel Charges Delta County Woman With 9 Counts of Medicaid Fraud

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced that Medicaid Fraud charges have been filed against Nicole Stouffer, 42, of Rock, Michigan

Defendant Apprehended in 2011 Homicide

Chadwick Shane Mobley, 42, will be arraigned on charges related to the 2011 Lapeer County homicide of Andrea Eilber, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced

CDC estimates 487 people in 75-84 age group in Michigan died during week ending June 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 4, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 487 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 17.

Michigan sees more individual income tax revenue in Q2 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 4, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $3.2 billion in individual income tax revenue for Michigan, a 34.7% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Michigan during week ending June 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 4, 2023

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

AG Dana Nessel and Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office Launch Job Court Prosecutor Diversion Program

This afternoon, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel was joined by members of the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office and Goodwill Industries to officially launch the Wayne County Job Court Prosecutor Diversion Program

Lenawee County Sheriffs Deputy Pleads on Willful Neglect in Shooting of Unarmed Suspect

Kirk June, 54, a Lenawee County Sheriff’s Deputy, has pled no contest to one count of Willful Neglect of Duty after he accidentally shot an unarmed suspect with his firearm, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced

Gov. Whitmer Announces 570+ Jobs, Continued Investment in Small Businesses and Training Opportunities

On June 27, 2023 , Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a wide range of projects underscoring the state’s dedication to making Michigan a business-friendly state and supporting projects that create places for talent and visitors alike to enjoy and build a future

AG Nessel Issues Statements in Response to SCOTUS Opinions in 303 Creative LLC v. Ennis, Biden v. Nebraska