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News from September 2023

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Congressman Moolenaar, "The tragic loss of Shandra Eisenga must be a call to action for Commissioner Califf and the FDA"

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 8, 2023

Congressman Moolenaar and a group of bipartisan lawmakers are demanding action from FDA Commissioner Califf following the tragic death of Shandra Eisenga, who contracted tuberculosis (TB) from an infected bone graft. The lawmakers have written a letter to Commissioner Califf, calling for the development of guidelines or regulations to ensure patient safety and accountability in human tissue transplant products. They highlight the recent TB outbreaks caused by infected tissue supplied by Azyio Biologics, which resulted in 36 patients being affected across seven states, with...

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Drabik: 'No one should need a decoder ring to understand what our government is up to'

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 7, 2023

A new report reveals a consultant to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used coded messages in emails to conceal sensitive communications about the response to the Benton Harbor water crisis in Michigan.

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U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg: 'They aren't giving the facts out, and they're not treating it as I think they ought to'

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 6, 2023

Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) posted an excerpt from a Sept. 5 Detroit News article reporting that law enforcement officials oppose a bill he introduced in March. He said he disagrees with law enforcement groups claiming that the bill, which proposes to limit the power of police agencies to seize personal assets, would "defund" police.

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CDC reports 37 deaths among Michigan Hispanics in week ending July 22

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 5, 2023

There were 37 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending July 22, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Senator Stabenow Announces Over $3.7 Million for Rural Michigan Renewable Energy and Efficiency Upgrades

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 5, 2023

- U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced $3,781,798 in federal investments for 43 projects to help Michigan farmers and small businesses address the climate crisis by making their operations more energy efficient.

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AG Nessel Seeks to Reduce Consumers Energy’s Electric Rate Increase Request by Approximately $150 million

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 5, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony before the Michigan Public Service Commission in response to Consumer’s Energy Company’s rate increase request, filed May 1st, that seeks a $216 million increase for its electrical service.

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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 5, 2023

On August 31, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the State Teacher Tenure Commission, State Survey and Remonumentation Commission, Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council, and Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services.

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ICYMI: Peters Travels Across Michigan on Annual Motorcycle Tour, Highlights Work on Issues Important to Michiganders

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 4, 2023

.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) recently completed his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan, riding over 1,300 miles and highlighting the work he’s doing in the Senate on issues important to Michiganders including increasing support for workforce development programs, standing with workers and veterans, upgrading our roads and bridges, helping farmers address threats to their crops, and growing our state’s defense footprint.