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News from 2023

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Defendant Apprehended in 2011 Homicide

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

Chadwick Shane Mobley, 42, will be arraigned on charges related to the 2011 Lapeer County homicide of Andrea Eilber, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced

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CDC estimates 487 people in 75-84 age group in Michigan died during week ending June 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 4, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 487 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 17.

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Michigan sees more individual income tax revenue in Q2 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 4, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $3.2 billion in individual income tax revenue for Michigan, a 34.7% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Michigan during week ending June 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 4, 2023

Michigan's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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AG Dana Nessel and Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office Launch Job Court Prosecutor Diversion Program

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 4, 2023

This afternoon, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel was joined by members of the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office and Goodwill Industries to officially launch the Wayne County Job Court Prosecutor Diversion Program

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Lenawee County Sheriffs Deputy Pleads on Willful Neglect in Shooting of Unarmed Suspect

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 4, 2023

Kirk June, 54, a Lenawee County Sheriff’s Deputy, has pled no contest to one count of Willful Neglect of Duty after he accidentally shot an unarmed suspect with his firearm, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced

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Gov. Whitmer Announces 570+ Jobs, Continued Investment in Small Businesses and Training Opportunities

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 4, 2023

On June 27, 2023 , Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a wide range of projects underscoring the state’s dedication to making Michigan a business-friendly state and supporting projects that create places for talent and visitors alike to enjoy and build a future

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AG Nessel Issues Statements in Response to SCOTUS Opinions in 303 Creative LLC v. Ennis, Biden v. Nebraska

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 4, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statements in response to today's United States Supreme Court decisions

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Higher property tax revenue in Michigan during Q2 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 3, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $120 million in property tax revenue for Michigan, a 55.8% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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CDC predicts 437 people in 65-74 age group in Michigan died during week ending June 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 3, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 437 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 17.

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AG Nessel Applauds Budget, Increased Investment in Department of Attorney General

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 28, 2023, the Legislature passed a budget that increases funding for the Department of Attorney General by $24.5 million

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Gov. Whitmer Announces New Small Business Support Hubs to Provide Comprehensive Resources, Grants to State’s Small Businesses

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 27, 2023 , Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce the new Small Business Support Hubs program aimed at investing in the state’s small business ecosystem

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Meat Processor Pleads Guilty to Illegally Employing Minor Who Lost Hand on the Job

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 3, 2023

Darin Wilbur, 55, of Saranac, has pled guilty to one count of employing a minor in a dangerous profession after an on-the-job accident resulted in the minor losing his hand in a meat grinder, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced

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AG Nessel Responds to SCOTUS Ruling in Moore v. Harper

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 27, 2023, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed the ruling of the North Carolina Supreme Court to reject the radical “independent state legislature theory

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Signed into Law: Peters’ Bipartisan Legislation to Support Maritime Academy Students

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 2, 2023

Law Expands Eligibility for State Maritime Academies’ Student Incentive Payment Program; Michigan is Home to One of Six National Maritime Academies

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Peters Announces $57.6 Million to Begin Construction on New State Veterans Home in Marquette

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 2, 2023

Senator Has Strongly Advocated for Funding State Veterans Home Program

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Senator Stabenow Statement on MAGA Republican Supreme Court Rulings

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 2, 2023

Senator Stabenow released the following statement regarding the recent Supreme Court rulings

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Michigan during week June 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 2, 2023

Michigan's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week ending June 17 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 2, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 271 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending June 17.

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13 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Michigan during week ending June 24

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 2, 2023

There were 13 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan in the week ending June 24, making up 0.7% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.