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News from 2023

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Peters Joins Congressional Delegation to the Paris Air Show

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 25, 2023

Visit Featured Meetings with U.S. Manufacturers that Have Michigan Footprints and Meeting with French President Macron to Discuss Shared National Security Priorities Including Countering Russia and China

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Gov. Whitmer Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration to Support Communities in the Upper Peninsula Impacted by Spring Flooding

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 24, 2023

On June 16, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to President Biden requesting a Major Disaster Declaration and activation of the public assistance program for Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Marquette, and Ontonagon counties following an assessment of damage to the area

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406 people die from cancer in Michigan during week ending June 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 24, 2023

There were 406 deaths from cancer reported in Michigan in the week ending June 17, making up 21.6% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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How many 25-44-year-olds died in Michigan during week ending June 10?

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 24, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 66 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending June 10.

What They Are Saying: Peters, Johnson, Sinema & Hoeven Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Communities From Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Will Mitigate Security Risks for Large Crowds & Critical Infrastructure

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 24, 2023

Stakeholders and organizations are applauding bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ron Johnson (R-WI),Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) and John Hoeven (R-ND) that would significantly enhance our nation’s ability to counter the security threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones

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AG Nessel Accuses Tuscola County Dairy of Illegal Discharge of Waste into State Waters, Operating without Required Permits

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 24, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a complaint against Zimba Dairy, Inc. (Zimba) of Tuscola County for violations related to unlawful discharges into state waters

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97 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Michigan during week ending June 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 23, 2023

There were 97 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending June 17, making up 5.2% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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94 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Michigan during week ending June 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 23, 2023

There were 94 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending June 17, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan PIGGY BANK Act to Boost Youth Financial Literacy

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 23, 2023

Michigan Received “C” Rating on Financial Literacy Scorecard

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Senators Stabenow, Marshall, Booker, and Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve the Health of Seniors

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 23, 2023

New Bill will Establish Program to Provide Seniors with Nutritious Meals

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Ahead of First Anniversary of the Supreme Court Overturning of Roe v. Wade, Peters Vows to Continue Fighting for Women’s Right to Essential Health Care

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 23, 2023

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement in advance of the first anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, which overturned Roe v. Wade and ended nearly fifty years of federal Constitutional protections for women seeking abortions

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Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Wins Nearly 200 High-Wage, High-Tech Jobs from European Company Expleo

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 23, 2023

Michigan wins new R&D facility over numerous other states and regions, underscoring state’s leadership in advanced automotive R&D and vehicle electrification

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Gov. Whitmer to Embark on Mission to Europe to Bring Jobs Back to Michigan, Visit Servicemembers Overseas

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 23, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced she will be leading a one-week mission to France and Germany next week, focusing on bringing jobs, investment, and high-tech supply chains back to Michigan from overseas and supporting Michigan service members serving in the region

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Nessel Charges 8 Upper Peninsula Prison Staff in 2019 Inmate Death, Including Former Warden, Nurses

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged eight former and current employees of Alger Correctional Facility with felony counts related to the 2019 in-custody death of former inmate Jonathan Lancaste

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Attorney General Nessel Testifies at House Committee in Support of Witness and Victim Confidentiality Bills

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 14, 2023, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel testified alongside state Representatives Kelly Breen and Denise Mentzer before the Judiciary Committee of the Michigan House of Representatives in support of House Bills 4738 and 4739, to enhance witness and victim confidentiality throughout the court system

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St. Johns Woman Sentenced for Tax Fraud, Embezzlement Exceeding $420,000 from Car Dealership

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 14, 2023, in the Ingham County Circuit Court Amanda Root was sentenced to 42 months in prison on one count of embezzlement of $100,000 or more and two counts of filing false tax returns, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel

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

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin multiple road repair projects this week including repaving and guardrail replacements on I-94 in Berrien and Van Buren counties and rebuilding a portion of I-94 in Jackson County

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Governor Whitmer Joined Michigan National Guard Pass in Review Ceremony at Camp Grayling

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan National Guard (MING) at Camp Grayling for the 2023 Memorial Pass in Review Ceremony

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67 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Michigan during week ending June 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 22, 2023

There were 67 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Michigan in the week ending June 17, making up 3.6% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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11 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending June 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 22, 2023

There were 11 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan during the week ending June 17, a 26.7% decrease from the previous week.