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News from May 2023

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Michigan's Schmaltz on bill to cut taxes on correction officers' pensions: 'They deserve our unwavering appreciation'

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 31, 2023

Michigan state Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson) has introduced legislation aimed at reducing taxes for retired public employees.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Michigan during week ending May 13?

By Great Lakes Wire | May 31, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 593 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 13.

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Julius Holley Pleads to Animal Abuse in Dog Torture Case

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 31, 2023

On May 24, Julius Holley, 56, of Detroit, pled guilty to one count of Animal Torture in the First Degree with a habitual 4th offender sentence enhancement, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel

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Gov. Whitmer Statement on Strong Monthly Jobs Report

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 31, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after the release of the latest economic numbers showing the unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in April, comparable to the lowest levels Michigan has seen only three times since the 1970s. The labor force participation rate increased to its highest level in nearly three years

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514 people in 75-84 age group in Michigan are estimated to have died during week ending May 13

By Great Lakes Wire | May 30, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 514 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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The State Files Motion Revealing Previously Unknown Information About Boyce Hydro’s Mismanagement of the Edenville Dam

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 30, 2023

On May 25, the Department of Attorney General filed a motion for summary judgment on behalf of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan as part of the State’s ongoing enforcement action against the former owners of the Edenville Dam

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Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist Continue Work to Bring Tech Hub Home to Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 30, 2023

On May 17, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II sent a letter to Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Castillo urging the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to designate a regional technology and innovation hub in Michigan

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Week of May 13: 456 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | May 29, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 456 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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Analysis: Michigan one of 9 states that ban affirmative action

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 29, 2023

With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule this summer on the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, an analysis by the Great Lakes Wire shows that Michigan is one of nine states that currently ban affirmative action.

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AG Nessel and EGLE Announce Legal Action Against Schlicht Ponds

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 29, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated legal action today on behalf of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) against Scott Schlicht and Schlicht Ponds, also known online as pondperfection.com

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Gov. Whitmer Announces State of Michigan Signs MOU to Establish Global Semiconductor Center of Excellence in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 29, 2023

May 16, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new public-private partnership with semiconductor company KLA, Belgium-based technology innovation hub imec, the University of Michigan, Washtenaw Community College and General Motors that will establish a global semiconductor center of excellence in Michigan

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Michigan: 25 Hispanic lives lost in week ending May 6

By Great Lakes Wire | May 28, 2023

There were 25 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending May 6, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Michigan deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending May 13

By Great Lakes Wire | May 28, 2023

Michigan's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Michigan: 335 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending May 13

By Great Lakes Wire | May 28, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 335 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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Peters Announces Over $9.8 Million for the University of Michigan to Deploy Connected Vehicle Technology in Ann Arbor

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 28, 2023

Peters Helped Enact Bipartisan Infrastructure Law That Made This Funding Possible

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Gov. Whitmer Announces Operation Safe Neighborhoods Closes in on 400 Illegal Guns Recovered in Less than a Year

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 28, 2023

On May 16, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined local officials to give an update on the number of illegal guns recovered under Operation Safe Neighborhoods to keep communities safe. Since the operation began, law enforcement officials have conducted nearly 3,400 check-ins with felony offenders, leading to 389 illegal guns taken out of communities

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Peters Commemorates Memorial Day

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 28, 2023

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, On May 26 released a video in honor of Memorial Day

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Gov. Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Service Members on Memorial Day

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 28, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 29 from sunrise until noon to honor Memorial Day and remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty

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How many 25-44-year-olds died in Michigan during week ending May 13?

By Great Lakes Wire | May 27, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 75 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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Gov. Whitmer Joins Secretary Buttigieg, Detroit Mayor Duggan, and Canadian Minister of Transport to Announce First U.S.-Canada Electric Vehicle Corridor

By Great Lakes Wire Report | May 27, 2023

Michigan’s mobility and electrification leadership grows with federal, international collaboration