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News from 2023

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85 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Michigan during week ending July 1

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 7, 2023

There were 85 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending July 1, making up 4.7% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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AG Nessel Issues Statement Applauding Governor Whitmer’s EGLE Appointments

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

On June 30, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two important leadership appointments at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Protect Michigan Students at Schools, Colleges, and Universities from Abuse, Keep Communities Safe

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

On June 29, 2023 , Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to protect Michigan students at schools, colleges, and universities from abuse

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Saginaw Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzling from a Vulnerable Adult

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

Valda Cork, 60, pled guilty in Saginaw Circuit Court to one count of Embezzlement of $100,000 or more from a Vulnerable Adult, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. Cork agreed to a restitution order to repay $196,394 to her mother’s estate and the Michigan Department of Treasury

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Sentence Begins for Detroit Man who Conducted $11 Million State Benefits Scam

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

Dewan Williams, 47, of Detroit, turned himself in to the custody of Michigan Department of Corrections last week to begin serving out his 2-20 year sentence for operating a sophisticated state and federal benefits scheme that cost the State of Michigan $11 million

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Legislation to Build More Affordable Housing, Community Projects

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 6, 2023

On June 29, 2023 , Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to power economic development in communities across Michigan by expanding the number of communities that can establish land bank fast track authorities. Local governments can use these powerful tools to revitalize vacant, unused, abandoned, or blighted lands and structures, build affordable housing, make downtowns and neighborhoods more livable and attractive, and grow local economies

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Third Defendant Arraigned on Signature Collection Election Fraud Charges

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 6, 2023

On June 29, 2023 , Willie Reed turned himself in and was arraigned on felony charges stemming from allegations that he and two others defrauded the 2022 gubernatorial campaigns of Perry Johnson, James Craig, Donna Brandenburg, Michael Brown, and Michael Markey, as well as judicial candidates Tricia Dare, John Cahalan, and John Michael Malone

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AG Nessel Alerts Residents about a New Debt Collection Scam

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 6, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is alerting Michigan residents about fraudulent letters directed to workers and businesses

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Marshall Woman Sentenced for Threats Against Governor Whitmer

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 6, 2023

Tabitha Davis, 33, of Marshall, was sentenced last week to four months probation and a suspended sentence of 20 days in jail for threatening violence against Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced

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76 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Michigan during week ending July 1

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 6, 2023

There were 76 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Michigan in the week ending July 1, making up 4.2% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Michigan's miscellaneous tax revenues up 12.5% in Q2 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 6, 2023

Michigan collected $99 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 12.5% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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How many Under 25-year-olds died in Michigan during week ending June 17?

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 6, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 26 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending June 17.

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54 people die from diabetes mellitus in Michigan during week ending July 1

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 6, 2023

There were 54 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Michigan in the week ending July 1, making up three% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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15 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Michigan during week ending July 1

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 5, 2023

There were 15 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Michigan in the week ending July 1, making up 0.8% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Analysis: Michigan ranked #08 for gun sales in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

Michigan ranked #08 for guns sales in 2022, with an estimated 570,352 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

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Michigan's individual income tax revenue down 16.8% as of Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 5, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $3.2 billion in individual income tax revenue for Michigan, a 16.8% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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572 people age 85 and older in Michigan are estimated to have died during week ending June 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 5, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 572 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 17.

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42 people die from kidney disease in Michigan during week ending July 1

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 5, 2023

There were 42 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Michigan in the week ending July 1, making up 2.3% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Gov. Whitmer Applauds Passage of ‘Make it in Michigan’ Budget

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

On June 28, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated the passage of a balanced, bipartisan state budget for Fiscal Year 2024 focused on growing the economy, lowering costs, delivering on kitchen-table issues, and helping anyone “Make it in Michigan

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AG Nessel Charges Former LiUNA Labor Leader Jon Byrd with Criminal Sexual Conduct

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

On June 29, 2023 , Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged Jonathan Byrd, 40, of Battle Creek with one count of fourth degree Criminal Sexual Conduct