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News from June 2023

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Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting Next Week in Three Counties 

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 5, 2023

On May 30, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin multiple road projects next week including road improvements on M-40 in Allegan County, rebuilding sections of I-94 in Jackson County, and resurfacing work and other safety improvements to US-41/M-28 in Marquette County

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Week ending May 20 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 4, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 262 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Michigan during week May 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 4, 2023

Michigan's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC reports 50 deaths among Michigan Hispanics in week ending May 13

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 4, 2023

There were 50 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending May 13, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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AG Nessel and EGLE Announce Legal Action Against Schlicht Ponds

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 4, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated legal action On May 26, on behalf of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) against Scott Schlicht and Schlicht Ponds

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Gov. Whitmer Highlights Opening of Nearly 700 New Child Care Programs, Celebrates Progress on One-Year Anniversary of Caring for MI Future

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 4, 2023

On May 25, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that 687 child care entrepreneurs have opened new child care programs and an additional 1,829 center- and home-based programs have expanded to service more children—lowering costs and expanding access to quality child care for Michigan families

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Oakland County Woman Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 4, 2023

Lori Bradford, 55, of Oakland County, has pled guilty to 10 felonies stemming from her preparation of false tax returns for clients and providing false supporting documents to the Department of Treasury, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced

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Gov. Whitmer Announces Directors at Michigan Department of Transportation and Office of Children's Ombudsman

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 4, 2023

On May 30, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Brad Wieferich will lead the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) as its new director and Ryan Speidel will serve as the director of the Office of Children’s Ombudsman

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Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Counter Attacks from Weapons of Mass Destruction and Improve Health Security at DHS

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 4, 2023

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to significantly enhance the federal government’s ability to protect against threats from weapons of mass destruction, which include chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons

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Week ending May 20 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 3, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 52 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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International Trade Commission to Track Organic Tart Cherry Juice Imports at Urging of Senators Peters and Stabenow

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 3, 2023

U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) on June 2 announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission will begin tracking foreign imports of certified organic and conventionally produced tart cherry juice and tart cherry juice concentrate, and all other varieties of cherry juice, in order to more accurately measure the impact of trade on Michigan’s tart cherry industry

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Peters Votes to Prevent Default, Protect American Economy

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 3, 2023

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement after helping the Senate pass the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act to prevent a default and protect the American economy and key priorities for Michigan

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International Trade Commission to Track Organic Tart Cherry Juice Imports at Urging of Senators Stabenow and Peters

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 3, 2023

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) today announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission will begin tracking foreign imports of certified organic and conventionally produced tart cherry juice and tart cherry juice concentrate, and all other varieties of cherry juice, in order to more accurately measure the impact of trade on Michigan’s tart cherry industry

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Peters Announces Reintroduction of Bipartisan Bill to Alleviate Student Loan Debt & Help Communities Fill Worker Shortages

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 2, 2023

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) reintroduced his bipartisan legislation to help alleviate student loan debt while addressing worker shortages in communities in Michigan and across the country

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Stabenow Statement on Bipartisan Agreement to Protect Economy and Avoid Catastrophic Default

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 2, 2023

Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement on Senate passage of the bipartisan bill to avoid default

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Michigan: 14 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending May 13

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 1, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 14 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending May 13.

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“FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 30

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 1, 2023

“FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” was published on pages S1790-S1803 of the Congressional Record on May 30.

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ACRU’s Roman: Michigan policy requiring concealed-carry permits 'unconstitutional by nature'

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 1, 2023

The head of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has called Michigan's policy of requiring a permit to carry concealed weapons contrary to the Second Amendment.

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Extreme Risk Protection Order Legislation to Keep Michigan Communities Safe

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 1, 2023

On May 22, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed commonsense gun violence prevention bills establishing extreme risk protection orders in Michigan, ensuring police officers, health care professionals, and family members concerned about someone who may harm themselves or others can seek a court order to temporarily confiscate their firearms

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Peters Visits Albania and Kosovo, Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to the Western Balkans

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 1, 2023

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and member of the Armed Services Committee, recently returned from a congressional delegation to Kosovo, Albania, Serbia, and Montenegro to promote democracy, stability, and cooperation in the region