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News from July 2023

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Gov. Whitmer Announces More Growing Michigan Together Council Appointees, Workgroup Chairs

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 17, 2023

Council will bring diverse perspectives together to deliver on goals of workgroups

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102 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Michigan during week ending July 8

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 16, 2023

There were 102 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending July 8, making up 5.6% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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81 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Michigan during week ending July 8

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 16, 2023

There were 81 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending July 8, making up 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Michigan collected 31.8% more in documentarty and stock transfer taxes in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 16, 2023

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, $542.4 million came from documentarty and stock transfer taxes, a 31.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Michigan during week ending July 15

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 16, 2023

Michigan's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Michigan ranks 14th in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages sales tax paid in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 16, 2023

In 2022, Michigan collected $219,449,000 in alcoholic beverages sales tax, ranking it 14th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Michigan collected $66.4 million in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 16, 2023

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, 0.2 percent, or $66.4 million, came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Michigan collected 6.9% more in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 16, 2023

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, $17 billion came from sales and gross receipts taxes, a 6.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Federal Agencies from Purchasing Products that Contain Harmful PFAS Substances

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 16, 2023

Bill Extends Defense Department PFAS Prohibitions to Other Federal Agencies Bill Extends Defense Department PFAS Prohibitions to Other Federal Agencies

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Peters Secures Funding to Support Michigan Small Businesses, Economic Development and Innovation Through the Senate Appropriations Committee

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 15, 2023

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act Includes Priorities Important to Michigan Communities

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Stabenow, Peters, Casey, Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Ensure Health Care for Veterans Exposed to PFAS Chemicals

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 15, 2023

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act (VET PFAS Act) which would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide health care services and benefits to veterans exposed to toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military installations

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan average $226,533 for Q2

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2023

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $226,533, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan ranks 13th in the U.S. for the most selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2023

In 2022, Michigan collected $4,813,123,000 in selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 13th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Michigan collected 0.5% less in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2023

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, $66.4 million came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, a 0.5 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Michigan collected $18.6 million in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2023

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $18.6 million, came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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52 people die from diabetes mellitus in Michigan during week ending July 8

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2023

There were 52 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Michigan in the week ending July 8, making up 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Michigan collected 2.8% more in license taxes in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2023

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, $2.2 billion came from license taxes, a 2.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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60 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Michigan during week ending July 8

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2023

There were 60 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Michigan in the week ending July 8, making up 3.3% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Michigan during Q2 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Veterinary companies from Michigan in the second quarter of 2023.

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AG Nessel Expresses Support for UPS Teamsters in Their Contract Negotiations as Strike Looms

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 15, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is expressing her solidarity with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters who work at the United Parcel Service (UPS) as they collectively bargain for fair wages, safe working conditions, affordable health care, and dignified retirement