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U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped advance bipartisan legislation to improve railroad safety in response to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio earlier this year that led to the release of hazardous materials into surrounding communities

432 people in 75-84 age group in Michigan are estimated to have died during week ending April 29

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 432 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 29.

Michigan deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending April 29

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2023

Michigan's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Fortra Data Breach Targets 130 Companies, Many in Healthcare Sector

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced the discovery of a data breach involving cybersecurity company Fortra, which may have affected more than four million people worldwide. This attack specifically targeted medical data

Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags After Mass Shooting in Allen, Texas

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S

Peters & Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Efficiency of the Legislative Process

U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bipartisan bill to provide the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) with timely access to information they need to complete reports on the budgetary impacts of legislation

CDC estimates 380 people in 65-74 age group in Michigan died during week ending April 29

By Great Lakes Wire | May 15, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 380 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 29.

Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day

On May 15, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all 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 15 in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day during Police Week

Michigan implements no new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | May 15, 2023

Michigan implemented no new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2022, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

Kalamazoo SAKI Secures Convictions in 2010 Sexual Assaults

Last week, the Kalamazoo County Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) obtained 2 convictions against Jamaal Vincent, 39, of Kalamazoo, for the sexual assaults of two unrelated victims in 2010, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel

Peters Announces $400,000 in CHIPS Act Funding for Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center to Strengthen Supply Chains

Peters Helped Enact the CHIPS Act and is a Champion for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program

Peters Urges FBI Director to Prioritize Addressing Domestic Terrorism Threat

During the Same Hearing, Peters Also Asked Drug Enforcement Agency Administrator About Efforts to Disrupt the Fentanyl Supply Chain

Gov. Whitmer Proclaims May 8–12 as Teacher Appreciation Week

On May 08,, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed May 8–12 as Teacher Appreciation Week

Congressional Record publishes “APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” in the Senate section on May 11

“APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” was published on page S1609 of the Congressional Record on May 11.

Hispanic deaths in Michigan no difference to 40 in week ending April 22

There were 40 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending April 22, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Michigan deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending April 29

Michigan's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Congressional Record publishes “Senate” in the Senate section on May 11

The Congressional Record published “Senate” in the Senate section on May 11.

Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Calendar)” in the Senate section on May 11