Great Lakes Wire

There were 63 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending June 24, a 10.5% increase over the previous week.

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

There were 11 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan in the week ending June 17, making up 0.6% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

31 people die from kidney disease in Michigan during week ending June 24

There were 31 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Michigan in the week ending June 24, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on June 22

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S2211-S2212 on June 22

ACRU’s West: Michigan policy on affirmative action reflects 'principle of equality of opportunity for all'

Michigan's policy of prohibiting affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment embraces "principle of equality of opportunity for all," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

Week of June 10: 348 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Michigan

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 348 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 10.

Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Promote U.S. Military’s Critical Mineral Independence from Adversaries like Russia and China

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to direct the Department of Defense (DOD) to identify ways to reduce our nation’s reliance on China, Russia, and other adversarial nations for critical minerals

AG Nessel Releases Pride Month Video Assuring LGBTQ Community, ‘You Belong Here’

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a video celebrating Pride Month and celebrating Michigan as a place where LGBTQ individuals and families can feel safe and welcomed

Gov. Whitmer Announces 100 High-Wage Jobs with Eaton in Marshall, Southfield, and Canton Township

Michigan wins company’s investment over other states, countries, underscoring state’s leadership in future mobility and high-tech innovation

Gov. Whitmer Announces 45 New Jobs with DESign USA in New Hudson

On June 21, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced that global auto manufacturer DESign USA is establishing its U.S. headquarters and first U.S. manufacturing operations in New Hudson with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund

Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Communities from Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to significantly enhance our nation’s ability to counter thesecurity threatsposed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones

31 people die in Michigan from kidney disease in week ending June 24

There were 31 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending June 24, a 8.8% decrease from the previous week.

Michigan: 285 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending June 10

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 285 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending June 10.

50 Hispanic people in Michigan passed away in week ending June 3

There were 50 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending June 3, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Michigan deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending June 10

Michigan's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

19 people die in Michigan from influenza and pneumonia in week ending June 24

There were 19 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending June 24, a 17.4% decrease from the previous week.

494 people die from diseases of the heart in Michigan during week ending June 17