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There were 119 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending July 15, making up 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Michigan ranks seventh in the U.S. for the most hunting and fishing license paid in 2022

In 2022, Michigan collected $66,902,000 in hunting and fishing license, ranking it seventh in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Michigan collected $292.1 million in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2022

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, 0.8 percent, or $292.1 million, came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Michigan collected 8.8% more in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2022

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, $292.1 million came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, an 8.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Attorney General Nessel Charges Frankenmuth Man in Paycheck Protection Program Loan Fraud

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 27, 2023

On July 20, 2023, Anthony Golden, 66, of Frankenmuth, was arraigned before the Honorable Terry L. Clark in the 70th District Court in Saginaw on five felony charges for fraudulently obtaining two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from the federal government totaling nearly $41,000.

Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $11 Million for Improvements at Bishop International and MBS International Airports

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 27, 2023

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding Bishop International Airport and MBS International Airport in Saginaw each a grant through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program.

Michigan ranks 27th in the U.S. for the most corporations in general license paid in 2022

In 2022, Michigan collected $34,998,000 in corporations in general license, ranking it 27th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

59 people die from diabetes mellitus in Michigan during week ending July 15

There were 59 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Michigan in the week ending July 15, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

69 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Michigan during week ending July 15

There were 69 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Michigan in the week ending July 15, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Michigan collected 11.7% more in public utilities sales tax in 2022

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, $42.9 million came from public utilities sales tax, an 11.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Michigan collected $35 million in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2022

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $35 million, came from taxes on general corporation licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Peters Helps Advance Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill with Michigan Wins

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 26, 2023

Bill Includes Provisions to Bolster Workforce Development Programs, Expand Access to Affordable Housing, Improve Michigan Infrastructure, Advance Auto Safety and Innovation, and Transition to PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam at Airports

Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Lower Costs, Protect Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care for 1M+ Michiganders, and Other Legislation

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 26, 2023

The bills will protect the Healthy Michigan Plan, save taxpayer dollars, and increase access to health care

Michigan collected $6,000 in death and gift taxes in 2022

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, $6,000 came from death and gift taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

25 people die from kidney disease in Michigan during week ending July 15

There were 25 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Michigan in the week ending July 15, making up 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

17 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Michigan during week ending July 15

There were 17 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Michigan in the week ending July 15, making up 0.9% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Michigan ranks 11th in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages license paid in 2022

In 2022, Michigan collected $18,643,000 in alcoholic beverages license, ranking it 11th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Michigan collected $805 million in tobacco products sales tax in 2022