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59 people die from diabetes mellitus in Michigan during week ending July 15

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 26, 2023

There were 59 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Michigan in the week ending July 15, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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69 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Michigan during week ending July 15

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 26, 2023

There were 69 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Michigan in the week ending July 15, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Michigan collected 11.7% more in public utilities sales tax in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 26, 2023

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, $42.9 million came from public utilities sales tax, an 11.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Michigan collected $35 million in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 26, 2023

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $35 million, came from taxes on general corporation licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Peters Helps Advance Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill with Michigan Wins

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 26, 2023

Bill Includes Provisions to Bolster Workforce Development Programs, Expand Access to Affordable Housing, Improve Michigan Infrastructure, Advance Auto Safety and Innovation, and Transition to PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam at Airports

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Lower Costs, Protect Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care for 1M+ Michiganders, and Other Legislation

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 26, 2023

The bills will protect the Healthy Michigan Plan, save taxpayer dollars, and increase access to health care

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Michigan collected $6,000 in death and gift taxes in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 25, 2023

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, $6,000 came from death and gift taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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25 people die from kidney disease in Michigan during week ending July 15

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 25, 2023

There were 25 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Michigan in the week ending July 15, making up 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 25, 2023

There were 17 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Michigan in the week ending July 15, making up 0.9% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Michigan ranks 11th in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages license paid in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 25, 2023

In 2022, Michigan collected $18,643,000 in alcoholic beverages license, ranking it 11th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Michigan collected $805 million in tobacco products sales tax in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 25, 2023

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, 2.2 percent, or $805 million, came from tobacco products sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Michigan collected 4.6% more in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 24, 2023

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, $229.6 million came from miscellaneous license taxes, a 4.6 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Michigan ranks 10th in the U.S. for the most license taxes paid in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 24, 2023

In 2022, Michigan collected $2,240,237,000 in license taxes, ranking it 10th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Michigan collected $285.6 million in amusements sales tax in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 24, 2023

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, 0.8 percent, or $285.6 million, came from amusements sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Michigan collected 99.4% more in severance taxes in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 23, 2023

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, $47 million came from severance taxes, a 99.4 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Michigan collected $97,000 in miscellaneous taxes in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 23, 2023

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $97,000, came from miscellaneous taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Improve the Federal Grant Application Process

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 23, 2023

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee introduced bipartisan legislation that would help streamline the administration of grant programs across the federal government.

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Charges 16 ‘False Electors’ with Election Law and Forgery Felonies

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jul 23, 2023

On July 18, 2023, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced felony charges against 16 Michigan residents for their role in the alleged false electors scheme following the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

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Michigan ranks 11th in the U.S. for the most other selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 23, 2023

In 2022, Michigan collected $1,642,635,000 in other selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 11th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Michigan collected 5.9% more in motor fuels sales tax in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 22, 2023

Of the $37.1 billion in taxes collected by Michigan in 2022, $1.4 billion came from motor fuels sales tax, a 5.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).